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TURBO TREE & LAWN SERVICE LLC
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Harvard, NE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"These guys came out immediately and gave me a reasonable quote. Job was completed fast and they did an excellent job. No complaints and will be recommending to other people in my area."
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Harvard, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"Very quick, very prompt and very friendly! They did a great job and guaranteed their work!"
Response time40 mins
Response rate95%
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R&B Home Services
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Harvard, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Super knowledgeable and friendly and helpful crew. Took down 100+ ft. tree. Cleaned up and hauled away all debris. Even did a small indoor job for me. will rehire them for more jobs. Excellent!!"
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Ideally, you should wait to prune until trees have gone dormant in late fall to early winter. The worst times to prune trees are early fall and late summer, as pruning them so close to dormancy makes it difficult for the tree recover before it goes dormant for the season.

Hiring an arborist costs around $900 on average, with prices ranging from $250 to $2,500 or more. Some arborists charge an hourly rate, typically between $100 and $350 per hour. The final cost depends on several factors, including the type of work, the number of trees, accessibility, and whether you hire an independent arborist or a larger tree service company. When hiring, you should also consider their experience and insurance coverage.

Below are some estimated costs for common arborist jobs:

  • Small tree removal: $300 to $500

  • Large tree removal: $500 to $2,000 or more

  • Tree health assessment: $150

  • Trimming a small tree: $75 to $200

  • Trimming a large tree: $150 to $400

  • Dealing with invasive species: $150 to $1,000 or more

Yes, it’s okay to trim low branches on a tree, also known as limbing up or raising the crown. Essentially, you’ll trim the lower third of the tree (trunk) and leave the upper two-thirds of the tree (crown). Arborists recommend trimming 20% of a tree’s leaves per season for two to three seasons. Trimming low branches allows light to flow through the tree, increasing circulation and making the tree stronger and healthier.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

Yes, cutting a tree's roots can cause it to fall, particularly if major support roots are severed. In extreme cases, trimming roots can affect the tree's structure and stability. Many crucial roots are located just below the soil's surface. If you make severe cuts to roots more than 2 inches in diameter, you risk impacting the tree's water flow and its ability to withstand severe winds or storms. Even cutting roots less than half an inch in diameter under or outside the tree's canopy can cut off its water supply, causing it to decline, die, and eventually topple.

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