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Mr. Beaver Tree Service
4.9(
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

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Customers say: Super punctual

"Hired them for a major yard transformation. They removed 3 major oak trees, several large cedars, and countless brush, bushes, & ivy. This crew works extremely hard, efficient, and very well skilled. The crane operator and bobcat drivers are very talented with their maneuvers and make quick work of seemingly dicey tasks. All of the crew very nice and left us a clean yard. Great value. Wouldn't go to anyone else for a similar job"
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+10

Response time7 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cardona's Tree Service
4.9(
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend Cardonaâ s Tree Service to anyone looking for removal of trees. They showed up right on time and worked so well together as a team. They did the job quickly and proficiently. They removed and ground out the stumps of 18 trees. 4 of these trees were around our fencing and swimming pool. Everything was done with no mess or damage. Everyone was so friendly!"
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+50

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A+ Tree and Crane Services Inc
4.7(
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

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Emergency services offered

"This is the third time I've hired A+ Tree and Crane services. This time I had a large oak tree removed. It was in a difficult to reach area (equipment-wise), but the crew managed to take it down flawlessly. From start to finish the process was excellent. Kenny the estimator arrived as scheduled and was able to fit me into their schedule two days later. The crew arrived promptly and the entire job was finished in under two hours. I highly recommend A+ and will definitely hire them in the future!"
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+14

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Oscar's Tree Services & Landscaping
4.8(
156
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

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Credit card accepted

"Showed up on time, worked quickly and very professionally and did a fantastic job cleaning up after the project was done. I’d recommend these guys 10 out of 10 times to anyone who needs tree work done"
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
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M & T Friendly Tree Service
4.8(
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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"M&T Friendly Tree Service was so professional, it was amazing to watch them work! They took down 5 large trees with precision and cleaned up afterwards, it was a positive experience, I definitely recommend them!"
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+13

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Rigging Tree Service
4.9(
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"These guys did an excellent job with our trees. Trees were cut down and others were trimmed. This was done in a timely manner and everything was cleaned up after this process. The crew was kind and courteous."
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+15

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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M&T Friendly Tree Service
4.9(
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company delivered on what the job called for. Very professional. I had three large trees that came down in the storm week of August 4th. They cut them up and removed. Trimmed all the damaged trees. Hauled away all excess wood. Was able to mulch limbs back into our woods. They were able to spread the wood chips back into our natural areas. Went above and beyond what they said they would do. Arrived on time and finished in the time they had indicated. Pricing was far better than other quotes that I received. All my tree needs will be handled by M & T.."
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+12

Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

Leaving the tree stump and letting it rot is never a good idea, as this leads to insect infestations and other frustrations. Additionally, decomposing trunks are at risk for diseases that spread out to the remaining plants and trees in the yard, thus ruining your whole outdoor aesthetic. It's usually best to remove the stump at the same time you remove the tree.

It can take anywhere from one month to a couple of years for tree roots to grow back in sewer lines. Tree roots can cause extreme havoc on your sewer lines, potentially cracking them and causing untreated wastewater to make its way into the groundwater. Have a landscaping pro remove trees and roots before installing your system, or call a pro to do it retroactively as soon as you can.

A few signs a tree may be dead is if the leaves are dead and there are no signs of new blooms. You can also perform a scratch test on some of the branches to check the condition of the cambium layer beneath the bark.

If it is green, it is still alive, but if several are dry, brittle, and brown, the tree may be dying or dead. Always consult an arborist before assuming your tree is dead because you may be able to save it.

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion.

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