Can I cut down a tree myself?

• <div><p>If the tree is very small—under 4 or 5 inches in diameter—and you’re experienced handling a chainsaw, you may be able to cut down the tree on your own, provided there’s plenty of room for it to fall. </p><p>However, felling even small trees can be dangerous, and it’s always advisable to have a spotter on hand. This will help make sure the tree doesn’t fall the wrong way or that branches aren’t about to fall on you while you’re working. </p></div>

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Q: Can I cut down a tree myself?

• <div><p>If the tree is very small&mdash;under 4 or 5 inches in diameter&mdash;and you&rsquo;re experienced handling a chainsaw, you may be able to cut down the tree on your own, provided there&rsquo;s plenty of room for it to fall. </p><p>However, felling even small trees can be dangerous, and it&rsquo;s always advisable to have a spotter on hand. This will help make sure the tree doesn&rsquo;t fall the wrong way or that branches aren&rsquo;t about to fall on you while you&rsquo;re working. </p></div>

Q: How do you cut down a tree without a chainsaw?

• <div><p>You can use a felling ax to chop down a tree by following the same prep and steps as a chainsaw, but be prepared to use some muscle. For trees bigger than 7 inches in diameter, it can take some time and serious strength to cut down a tree using just an ax. </p></div>

Q: What are some methods for getting rid of bamboo?

• <div><p>The basic method of getting rid of bamboo is continuously watering and cutting it using an axe, pruners, or mower until the roots have been exhausted of their energy stores. However, most professionals find that digging up bamboo to remove underground shoots called rhizomes is the most effective method.</p></div>

Q: Can I use a chainsaw to kill a tree stump?

• <div><p>You can use a chainsaw, but it won&rsquo;t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion. </p></div>

Q: How do you tell which way a tree will fall?

• <div><p>The felling notch you make before you make the final cut will determine which way the tree will fall. The cut will be in a wedge or triangle, and the tree will fall from the highest point of the triangle. You can use this, as well as the process described above, to estimate where a tree will fall. </p></div>

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Quality work! Frank came out for three jobs.. Two electrical jobs and one outdoor project. 1) installed new lights in my basement and moved the switches to a more logical location. 2) removed an old lamp post outside and shut off the electrical lines that ran to it. When my wife and I decide...
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Reviewed in December 2024
After dealing with numerous tree removal services who failed to keep appointments, i finally contacted Spence’s who promptly responded, removed the tree in a professional manner. The prices were competitive and the employees were professional and competent. The tree was removed expeditiously and...
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Reviewed in November 2024
Nick came the next day after I called. We discussed what would be the best way to cut down specific trees and all the options for branch removal. He returned the following days, got the whole job done for a reasonable price and cleaned up afterwards. Nick is easy to talk to. He also kept me...
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Reviewed in April 2024
You couldnt find a better tree service. They went above and beyond in removing my trees and were very meticulous in cleaning up everything. I also recommend them to two of my friends and they did an excellent job there too. They did all of this at very reasonable prices .
Backwoods Tree Service
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Reviewed in July 2023
I hired them to remove a couple of trees and cut up and chip a number of branches that had been broken by a winter storm. One of the main trees that I wanted removed was left until last and then I was told that they were not really equipped to deal with it, because of it is location. After I...
Everything Green Lawn & Landscape
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Reviewed in April 2023
Frank did an excellent job. Cleaned up everything and removed all of the debris. He did it on time and as scheduled. I would definitely use him again.
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Reviewed in April 2019
Peaceful Valley Painting is fantastic! We had a huge interior painting job that included severely damaged walls, water damage, and removing improperly applied wallpaper. Peaceful Valley not only did a phenomenal job (you would never guess what bad shape the walls were once in now that the job is...
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Reviewed in August 2018
Rahman from S & R Construction corp and his colleagues performed excellent work at a very fair price. The work was seen through professionally from start to finish. Rahman and workers arrived on-time and were responsive in communications. They attended to details not on the original contract...
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Reviewed in June 2018
They were prompt and did a very good job removing some bushes, trimming others, plus spreading soil and planting grass seed where the removed bushes had been. I was very pleased with the results.
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Reviewed in August 2015
Ron was very professional. He maintained communication at all times. He originally provided an estimate for items I required removed. His price was extremely reasonable in comparison to others, when he saw quantity of additional items. We will use him again without hesitation when the...
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