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Avatar for Lion Tree Service, Inc.
Lion Tree Service, Inc.
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Ridgewood, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"I have hired Lyon Tree service for several years now for both my home and commercial properties. Hugo and his team are very professional and perform excellent work. The companies pricing is very competitive. I highly recommend their tree service."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Power Tree Removal
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Ridgewood, NY and surrounding areas

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"Alex with a great crew came on time and removed a big tree in my backyard. They did very professional work.They cleaned everything up and even cleaned our neighbor's backyard. The price was reasonable. I would highly recommend their service to anyone. Thank you Alex for the great job"
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Recommended by60%of homeowners
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GIBSON TREE SERVICE LLC
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Ridgewood, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"I had a dying tree that was 40 feet tall in my backyard and Eric and his team removed it in one day. He was methodical and precise and they did a great job with clean up as well. I 10/10 recommend."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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FH Lanscapeng services
3.8(
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Ridgewood, NY and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

"Francisco was very fast in his response to my initial query. He came right on time and did exactly what I asked - removed a dead tree from the pot and replanted with another plant, as well as a few other things around the yard. Very pleased."
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Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Amazing Tree Services LLC
4.5(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Ridgewood, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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"amazing tree is very friendly and professional. quote was great and they took photos of trees to be removed. thats esp important as this was my moms property and i was not on site. price was very competitive. would definitely use again."
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+9

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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J C Tree Care NY Corporation
4.3(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Ridgewood, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Spoke to J.C. around 5:00 PM yesterdat. They were at my house at 8:00 AM this morning. Job was completed by 9:00 AM. It took little less than an hourto cut the tree and remove the debris. Price very competitive."
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Response time5 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Stump grinding consists of removing the visible part of the stump, but the roots remain intact. Depending on the tree and root system, the roots may still grow after stump grinding. If you are concerned about root growth and damage, you may want to consider having a stump removed completely.

Horticulturist is a broad term for any type of plant and soil expert. An arborist, meanwhile, specializes in all aspects of tree care. You should hire an arborist when you need assistance with tree-related tasks, such as pruning large trees, removing trees, diagnosing a sick tree, or emergency tree services. Horticulturists aren’t qualified to handle those types of tasks.

If you don’t cut down a dead, dying, or diseased tree, it can become a nesting place for pests like mosquitos, bees, beetles, wasps, fly larvae, and more. Some pests will live in the tree, while others will feed off the decaying wood. Unhealthy trees are also more likely to fall over, potentially injuring people and causing damage to your property.

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.

Service costs depend on several factors, including the system's age, type, and size, as well as the complexity of the repair. Labor costs and whether replacement parts are necessary also play a significant role.

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