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Q: Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

• <div><p>Generally, homeowners do not need permission to cut down a tree on their own private property, but there are several exceptions where a permit may be required. You might need a permit if the tree is particularly large, old, or a protected species, such as a heritage tree. Trees located near public property or power lines can also be subject to special rules. Additionally, many local governments and homeowners associations (HOAs) have regulations controlling which trees can be removed to manage an area's appearance or prevent the spread of invasive species. To avoid hefty fines, it is crucial to check with your local government and HOA to determine if a permit is needed before you begin.</p></div>

Q: What is the fastest way to remove a tree stump?

• <div><p>The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Should I top my tree?

• <div><p>No. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/topping-techniques-can-be-bad-trees-homeowners.htm">Topping a tree</a> refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn&rsquo;t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.</p></div>

Q: How can you tell the difference between hard maple and soft maple?

• <div><p>You may be looking to identify maple trees to use for home improvement projects. In that case, you can tell hard maples by looking at their leaves. Leaves will have a U-shaped dip, or sinus, between the points, or lobes, of the leaves. Leaves of soft maples tend to have V-shaped sinuses.</p><p>If you already have the cut wood in front of you, look for a light, uniform color to identify hard maple wood and check for variations of red, gray, or brown streaks and an overall darker color in soft maple wood.</p></div>

Q: Does Dutch elm disease affect other trees?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s not as common for Dutch elm disease to affect other types of trees, especially if the surrounding trees aren&rsquo;t elms. However, it is possible for DED to spread to other trees, particularly in northern states, like Minnesota. In fact, it&rsquo;s a good idea to use geography to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tree-and-wood-identification-your-backyard.htm">identify wood</a> and determine which types of trees are in your yard. </p><p>Unfortunately, the complex and shallow root system of elm trees makes surrounding elm trees particularly vulnerable to DED. Early discovery is key!</p></div>

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Last update on December 09, 2021

Reviewed in December 2021
I've had the great pleasure of working with Joe and Avalon Sunset Tree Service on two different occasions. Each time Joe came out to the property, provided a very detailed & professional quote, asked many questions others did not, and looked for ways to provide us with additional...
Avalon Sunset Tree Services
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Reviewed in March 2020
Did an excellent fast job. Highly recommended.
M and J Home Improvement
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Reviewed in March 2019
Mark and his crew did a great job on my roof. Mark was always available to answer my questions and made sure I was completely satisfied at the end of the project.
Mr.B’s Roofing
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Reviewed in March 2019
Great guy. Did research on faucet nobody had seen before. Found the manufacturer ordered the parts and installed. Great job
Eric's Plumbing, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2018
He arrived on time, was very professional. I would highly recommend this service.
Stonemark Carpet Cleaners
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Reviewed in July 2016
Fast service, skilled workers, cleaned work site daily. Highly recommend them.
All Weather Exteriors, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2014
<p>The thing that we are all saying along with everyone who has seen our new house is that we hired the right guy. This was the first time we have built a house and Bob Heywood helped us through the whole process from drawings, permits and applications to the final lawn grading and planting...
Heywood Construction
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Reviewed in July 2014
He was very professional,and did a great job removing a tree very close to my house. He actually trimmed another tree for no extra charge. I will defiantly recommend his services and plan to use him again.
Trees Are Us
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Reviewed in July 2010
He was professonal and good but not timely. Especially when something goes wrong he did not return in a quick enough time to fix something that was not working correctly that he installed. I know there was long drive involved but he still should have been more prompt to fix our problem. It still...
House of Spas
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Howe D Tree

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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business

Serving Pittsburg, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional, expirance,pleasant team, recommend for trees project"

Response time1 day

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Recommended by83%of homeowners

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Serving Pittsburg, NH and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I was very pleased with the work he did, he has a nice way of explaining things , I sure I will hire him again for other projects when needed he is a very pleasant person to deal with. Tank you Scott for being such a nice guy ."

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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Pittsburg, NH and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He shows up on time, gives a fair price and the job site looks beautiful when it done."

Response time30 mins

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Gilbert Mowing Services

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Serving Pittsburg, NH and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"Kevin and his crew at Gilbert Granite have been fantastic. Kevin was right there from the start providing us with samples to consider while he was measuring our kitchen for new counter tops. My wife and I decided on Caledonia. With 72 square feet of counter top, Kevin's original plans called for 3 seams. When Kevin called to let us know our counter tops were ready to be installed he was happy to inform us that there would be only 2 seams. He was able to do an "L shaped" area central to our kitchen with 1 piece of granite at no extra cost. After the crew installed the counter tops and back splash they prepared to install a Pegasus under mount sink which I had purchased from Home Depot. As it turns out the sink was defective but Kevin kindly exchanged the sink and returned the following day and installed not only the sink but our new kitchen faucet as well at no extra cost to us. We are very happy with our new kitchen counter tops and will definitely call Kevin when we get ready to do our master bath."

Response time30 mins

Recommended by50%of homeowners

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Elevated Tree Company LLC

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Serving Pittsburg, NH and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"We had an outstanding experience with Elevated Tree Co. LLC and would highly recommend them to anyone needing tree removal or tree work. After one of eight very tall trees on the property blew over during a storm—and, through the grace of God, somehow missed the house, garage, and our neighbor’s property—we knew the remaining trees needed to be evaluated and removed. Once the work began, it became clear just how necessary that decision was, as some of the trees were rotted in the center and likely would have eventually come down as well. From start to finish, the team at Elevated Tree Co. was professional, knowledgeable, kind, and respectful. They took the time to listen to our concerns, clearly explained what they were going to do and how they were going to do it, and made sure we understood the process before they began. The work itself was handled safely and professionally, and we were also extremely pleased with the price. 5 Stars all the way!!"

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Northern New England Tree Removal

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Serving Pittsburg, NH and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

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"Very positive. After viewing the tree needing removal, he started the project in just two days. Very positive interactions with Thomas, and pleased with the improved appearance of my front yard. He and his crew also cleaned up the debris, which was a BIG plus for me as a senior."

Response time1 day

Response rate92%

Recommended by80%of homeowners

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Black Majic Sealcoating

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Serving Pittsburg, NH and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

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"I had a Groupon for 1000 sq. ft. of driveway sealing. I have about 2000 sq. ft. I bought the Groupon and called, and I was told it would be another $170, so I wanted to set the appointment. It actually took a year to get done, as he had too many Groupon customers and was giving scheduling preference to his existing client base. Once we had the appointment, they arrived on time, could not have been more pleasant, did a great job, and left the area spotless.
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Isaac Jordan Logging

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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Pittsburg, NH and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Our company provides exceptional service to the surrounding areas. Always taking pride our services, striving to execute with excellence, and putting our customers in the forefront, is our philosophy. Whatever your home improvement needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Call today , you'll be pleased you did. Visit us at isaacjordanlogging.com\n\n\n

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Phil's Stump Grinding

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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Pittsburg, NH and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Landscaping With Styles

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Serving Pittsburg, NH and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

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"It was great and they did the work right and they seemed to be professional and on time."

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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

Generally, homeowners do not need permission to cut down a tree on their own private property, but there are several exceptions where a permit may be required. You might need a permit if the tree is particularly large, old, or a protected species, such as a heritage tree. Trees located near public property or power lines can also be subject to special rules. Additionally, many local governments and homeowners associations (HOAs) have regulations controlling which trees can be removed to manage an area's appearance or prevent the spread of invasive species. To avoid hefty fines, it is crucial to check with your local government and HOA to determine if a permit is needed before you begin.

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.

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

You may be looking to identify maple trees to use for home improvement projects. In that case, you can tell hard maples by looking at their leaves. Leaves will have a U-shaped dip, or sinus, between the points, or lobes, of the leaves. Leaves of soft maples tend to have V-shaped sinuses.

If you already have the cut wood in front of you, look for a light, uniform color to identify hard maple wood and check for variations of red, gray, or brown streaks and an overall darker color in soft maple wood.

It’s not as common for Dutch elm disease to affect other types of trees, especially if the surrounding trees aren’t elms. However, it is possible for DED to spread to other trees, particularly in northern states, like Minnesota. In fact, it’s a good idea to use geography to identify wood and determine which types of trees are in your yard.

Unfortunately, the complex and shallow root system of elm trees makes surrounding elm trees particularly vulnerable to DED. Early discovery is key!

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