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Strickland Tree
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Tar Heel, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"★★★★★ I’m so glad I chose Strickland Tree Cutters! Brandon arrived promptly, knew exactly how to handle the job, and completed the work efficiently. His kindness and professionalism made the entire experience even better. If you need dependable tree service from someone who knows his craft, I highly recommend Brandon. He’ll be my first call for future tree work!"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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4A Dirtwork
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Tar Heel, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I’m Hunter Stephens owner of 4A Dirtworks the name came from my 4 daughters all their names begin with A. I do every job like it is my own because every job is a reflection of me. Me and my guys are professional and respectful and always aim to please our customers.

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Rough Cut Land Management
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Tar Heel, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We are a dependable, hardworking company providing quality landscaping, excavation, land clearing, drainage, and grading services throughout Lumberton and the surrounding areas.\n\nWhether you need a yard leveled, standing water corrected, a driveway repaired, land cleared, or a property prepared for construction, we are ready to help. We take pride in honest communication, quality workmanship, and making sure every customer is satisfied with the finished result.\n\nWe handle everything from small residential projects to larger excavation and site-preparation jobs. No job is too small to get our attention, and we work hard to provide reliable service and fair pricing.\n\nContact us today for an estimate. We look forward to helping you improve your property!

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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

State and local laws vary, but in most cases, you are allowed to trim any branches from your neighbor's tree that cross your property line. However, it's important to ensure you do not damage the overall health of the tree in the process. Removing branches incorrectly can jeopardize the health of the tree and could lead to you being on the hook to replace it.

The ideal time to prune a tree depends on the type of tree. Typically, late winter or early spring is a good time to prune but isn't always the case for "towering trees." It's best to trim when trees are dormant and before blooms appear but can vary depending on the tree type. It's always best to research the type of tree or ask a professional tree trimmer to determine when is the perfect time to prune your tree.

It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

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