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Hardwoods Tree Services
4.9(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Ruidoso, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This guy is an artist. If you want the best job in town, for a reasonable price, this is the company to go with. I have seen others get their trees trimmed and ours looked the best by far. NO REGRETS HERE"
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
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EZ-DUZ-IT
4.4(
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Ruidoso, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Did a great job on my fence. Put it up fast and did it right. Said he would be back on Sunday to give an estimate on yard work and to pick up old fence. That's the last I heard from him. Got someone else to take old fence and am looking for someone to do yard. Highly recommend their work, just not pleased with follow-up."
Trimmed Trees
Lawn Maintenance
Lawn Maintenance
Lawn Maintenance
Lawn Maintenance

+23

Response time8 hrs
Response rate97%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ETC Tree Services LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Ruidoso, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom 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.\n

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MAD Wildfires
4.5(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Ruidoso, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Michael arrived on time and we discussed what needed to be done. One tree was basic trimming while the other tree was more difficult since it was quite tall with a lot of dead branches. Michael is very knowledgeable and provided guidance in a very respectful manner. He and his crew worked very quickly and efficiently. Their work was exactly what I was looking for. I really appreciated that they cleaned up all of the debris from both trees and chopped the branches into usable size for my fireplace. The charge for the work was very fair. I will definitely call Michael again when I need tree trimming."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Once you confirm a tree is dead, you should remove it. Dead trees eventually fall, and larger trees in particular can cause damage to rooftops, fencing, flowers, and other objects. As we mentioned, letting decayed wood stay in your yard also invites risks to the surrounding landscaping and vegetation.

State and local laws vary, but in most cases, you are allowed to trim any branches from your neighbor's tree that cross your property line. However, it's important to ensure you do not damage the overall health of the tree in the process. Removing branches incorrectly can jeopardize the health of the tree and could lead to you being on the hook to replace it.

DIY pruning is possible for small trees and shrubs with basic tools. However, for larger trees, more hazardous removals, or to ensure proper pruning techniques are used, it is recommended to hire a professional for safety.

Opt for a barefoot tree. Pros harvest barefoot trees when they’re dormant (leafless). They shake the dirt from the root ball and pack it in moist material. 

These trees can cost half as much as the trees at your local nursery, and you can buy them online—so there’s a much wider selection. Just make sure you keep your barefoot tree cool until you’re ready to plant it.

Your neighbor is not in a good position to know if your trees are truly dead or pose any kind of danger. That’s why hiring an arborist or tree service expert can be such an important part of the process. If the trees are still alive and don’t pose any threat, you’re in the clear (but you may want to document and photograph everything in case events turn sour down the road).

But if a tree is visibly dead and near the property line, you should remove it to be safe. If a dead tree falls on a neighbor’s property, they may have grounds to sue for negligence. If any branches on trees have died, it’s a good idea to cut them back for similar reasons.

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