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Mendoza Tree Expert - Tree Care Services
4.8(
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Serving Whittier, NC and surrounding areas

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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

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Response time12 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Holly Forest Tree Service
5.0(
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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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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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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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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

Sometimes, knowing when you need tree-trimming services is straightforward, and other times, you have to do some investigating. Some tell-tale signs that you should have your tree trimmed include:

  • A poorly-formed tree with unruly branches, which makes the tree appear odd-shaped. 

  • A tree with tall or large branches that interfere with power lines or your home’s exterior.

  • A tree that provides too much shade in the yard due to branch overgrowth.

It takes anywhere from three to seven years for a stump to decompose on its own. This timeframe can depend on the kind of tree and your climate. The lower to the ground the stump is, the faster it rots. If you kill a tree stump with salt, boiling water, herbicide, light deprivation, or burning, the tree stump decomposes faster. 

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.

For Bradford pears, damage from storms is common, and if the trunk splits, it can pose a danger to people and surrounding structures. The best thing to do in that instance is to have the tree removed. If there’s only minor damage to the branches, pruning away the damaged parts is the first order of business. You may also want to consult a professional arborist to make sure the tree is healthy.

After a big storm, you may not be sure if a tree was struck or not. Look for the telltale long scars, like strips or gouges in the bark of the tree, running in sometimes jagged lines down the length of the trunk. These scars will often show vulnerable living wood inside the tree. It’s also common to see scorched or wilted leaves on the side or top of the tree where lightning struck.

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