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Avatar for Cintron and Sons Landscaping LLC
Cintron and Sons Landscaping LLC
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Cresco, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Overall good experience, looking forward to hiring them again for additional projects... Curt J High Pres/CEO"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mountain Tree Service LLC
5.0(
27
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Cresco, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I shopped around and his price was the best. the crew worked with care for my yard and did an excellent job with the cleanup Had used another tree services 2 years prior and see how much better this company is"
Response time3 days
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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KC Tree Service
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+3 more

Serving Cresco, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andrew and the entire crew were friendly, courteous and on time. They disposed of all the debris and left my property in GREAT shape. I highly recommend them for ALL your tree service needs."
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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EverKlean Landscaping
4.8(
16
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Cresco, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job-removed the stumps, cleared the area, spread top soil & grass seed. Would recommend for any landscaping job."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Pro Joes Roofing and General Contracting, LLC
4.8(
18
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Tree Removal

Serving Cresco, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was impressed by his employees and doing the repair to my roof in a professional and timely manner thank you"
Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Lawn lovers landscaping
New to Angi
Tree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Cresco, PA and surrounding areas

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I'm Darren I have 10 years of construction experience I'm OSHA certified I offer many services including lawn and property maintenance, tree service, junk removal, excavating and more. I service Scranton Pa, wilkesbarre Pa, Tunkhannock PA, and surrounding areas and also Binghamton NY vestal NY, and owego NY, \n

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Gouger's Tree Care
5.0(
22
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Cresco, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"From the time I called to get a quote all the way until the job was completed Ryan and his crew fantastic to deal with. On the day of the job Ryan and his crew showed up and got to work immediately, when they finished cutting down all the tress they cleaned up my back yard like they and the trees were never there. I found the price to be more than fair, especially after seeing the quality of work. From now I on the only phone call I need to make when looking to get tree work done is to Gougerâ s!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Cutting Edge Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
24
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Tree Removal

Serving Cresco, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arrived promptly took down and hauled away 9 tree s in one day. Very happy with their work and have recommended them to others without reservation."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

If you don’t stake a tree that needs support, it could be at greater risk of being damaged or failing completely, whether it uproots or falls over. That could cause damage to your property or other surrounding trees. If you want to grow healthy trees, you may need to stake them for best results.

You will know that an oak tree needs to be removed when you see vertical cracks or dead branch stubs, which indicate internal decay. Other signs include trunk rot near the base of the tree and sprouts or small branches coming from the trunk.

Usually, trees cannot grow back after their stump has been ground, but some very hearty types of trees can. For example, if you have a black locust or Redford pear, the grinding will need to go deep to prevent them from growing back. Ask your tree service or stump removal expert whether your tree can resprout after its stump is ground down.

Tree roots can take weeks to years to die, depending on the method you use. Chemical herbicides take the least amount of time—typically between three and four weeks—while homemade methods, like covering an old stump with leaves, could take between seven and eight years. If you’re unsure which method to use or how quickly you need to act, consulting with a pro is always a good idea.

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