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Avatar for Mendoza Tree Expert - Tree Care Services
Mendoza Tree Expert - Tree Care Services
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Whittier, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired this tree service and they came out exactly when we came up with a time and date...They were VERY professional all the way and his workers also were extremely nice and professional. This was the very first tree service I ever had and they got a very dangerous tree down with no problems...I got LOTS of tree's that still need coming down and I WILL be calling them back again for those services....They were reasonable and I would recommend them...They are the best in my eye!!. thank you!! for your help and service!!"
Removing Logs
Our Newest Addition to the Fleet
Tree Climbing
Raising Canopy on Oak
Removing Dangerous Pine Boundary

+2

Response time12 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Holly Forest Tree Service
Holly Forest Tree Service
5.0(
10
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Whittier, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Great experience having this company cut down our tree. They not only cut the tree but left the area like one hadn’t even been there. From the first time we communicated with Oscar until the job was complete, he was very prompt to respond. Would highly recommend this company for services."
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+11

Response time9 hrs
Response rate91%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Highland Stump Shredder, LLC
5.0(
13
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Whittier, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did an excellent job. Arrived exactly at 9:00 a.m. and worked the entire day... I had about 12 stumps that needed to be ground down, and each one was done precisely as we discussed before starting. I would recommend this professional for any necessary stump grinding, including those in hard to reach areas."
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Before flush cut
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Oaks&Roots
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Thomas Tree Care, LLC
5.0(
5
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Whittier, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Thomas Tree Care was able to cut down a large oak tree for me within 2 weeks of calling them. They were professional, and careful to avoid other trees and plants around the work area that I wanted to save. I highly recommend them if you need tree trimming and trees that need to be cut down."
Response time3 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Trees provide many benefits, including shade, habitat for local wildlife, and cleaner air, so it’s always a good idea to try an alternative strategy like crown reduction before you chop one down. But sometimes, cutting down a tree is the only option (like if it’s severely diseased). A licensed arborist can assess the tree and recommend the best course of action.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Getting a tree pro with the right experience can be the difference between your transplanted tree surviving or not. When hiring a local tree transplanting and removal service, follow up on references, check their portfolio, ask for a breakdown of the costs, and get proof of liability and workers’ compensation insurance. 

Also, look for companies certified by the International Society of Arboriculture or registered with the Tree Care Industry Association and make sure they have an appropriate state or city license.

Deciduous shade trees (the type of trees whose leaves fall off in autumn) need to be pruned in late winter—between February and March. That’s because it’s easier to find and remove sick or dead branches when no leaves are present. And wounds close and heal faster in colder temperatures so pruning them at this time also makes them less prone to infection.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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