Should trees close to a house be removed?

• <div><p>A small, healthy tree growing close to your home isn’t usually a problem. However, it’s worth speaking to an arborist if you have a tree within 15 to 20 feet of your home that isn’t in such good health or is encroaching on your home’s perimeter. The last thing you want is branches burrowing their way under tiles, causing a roof leak.</p></div>

Should I cut down a dead palm tree?

• <div><p>Before you cut down a dead palm tree, try to revive it using the methods listed above. However, there are instances when it makes sense to remove a dead palm tree, including:</p><ul><li><p>The heavily infected tree will infect nearby trees, bushes, and plants.</p></li><li><p>The palm’s roots are overtaking your yard, foundation, and sidewalk and causing structural damage.</p></li><li><p>The tree is unstable and a hazard to your property, your neighbor’s property, and pedestrians.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Can you remove a neighbor's tree?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: What do I do with a tree stump once it’s dead?

• <div><p>Some people prefer to leave or even carve a leftover stump, but we recommend removing it if possible. You can often dig out smaller trunks with a shovel once they have died and dried out. You can have stumps professionally removed, or request a service to grind them down to ground level so they can be replaced with other landscaping or objects.</p></div>

Q: Should trees close to a house be removed?

• <div><p>A small, healthy tree growing close to your home isn&rsquo;t usually a problem. However, it&rsquo;s worth speaking to an arborist if you have a tree within 15 to 20 feet of your home that isn&rsquo;t in such good health or is encroaching on your home&rsquo;s perimeter. The last thing you want is branches burrowing their way under tiles, causing a roof leak.</p></div>

Q: Is it OK to leave the tree stump?

• <div><p>Leaving the tree stump and letting it rot is never a good idea, as this leads to insect infestations and other frustrations. Additionally, decomposing trunks are at risk for diseases that spread out to the remaining plants and trees in the yard, thus ruining your whole outdoor aesthetic. It's usually best to remove the stump at the same time you remove the tree.</p></div>

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Last update on October 28, 2025

Reviewed in January 2023
I contracted Frey Tree specialists to remove several trees and stumps as well as prune a number of trees on my property. I’m very happy with the service and found Frey to be very professional. I was impressed with the speed in which the completed the work and they left my property in beautiful...
Frey Tree Specialist and Landscaping
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Reviewed in June 2017
Great! Arrived within 45 minutes of my call. Removed some tough items including a massive work bench that had to be cut apart.
JimmyTheJunkman.com
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Reviewed in May 2017
Junk King was very professional and prompt to return calls. They showed up on time and completed the hot tub removal in just a few hours. After cutting out the hot tub they cleaned up the entire area. I was very happy and will defintely hire them again!
Junk King Pittsburgh
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Reviewed in December 2016
Jen was excellent with helping us on selections and then measured it all out. The price was very good considering that the installers did EVERYTHING from Removal of old, installing padding, installing 2 types of carpeting and then resetting furniture-truly a Painless process. The installers...
Molyneaux Tile Carpet Wood
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Reviewed in November 2015
Very nice and did a great job. They were here when they said they will be here. Very professional and made sure everything were protected. They cleaned all the porches and removed all the debris and did everything really well. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Mt Pleasant Window & Remodeling Co
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Reviewed in June 2015
The extremely cold temperatures this past winter caused the ceramic tiles in our kitchen to shift and "tent". On the advice of the contractor, we submitted a claim to our homeowners insurance. The contractor was present when the claim adjuster came to assess the damage. This was a job that...
Banko & Son Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in April 2014
Owner, Charlie Dillon, is reliable, honest, dependable, and conscientious. We continue to rely upon him for our snow removal and other related needs.
Dillon's Tree Service
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Reviewed in November 2013
They had a dumpster to remove the old roof with and they removed it the day after a heavy rain that left huge ruts in the yard. I should have known what to expect from them then, but I like to take people at their word. Approximately three years later, I was in my attic and noticed a leak coming...
Awesome Construction
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Reviewed in September 2013
great selection of quality merchandise unlike the bigger furniture stores in the area. wonderful local company with wonderful customer service and no nonsense given. deliverd when I asked and removed and set up new like the pros they are.
CHROMA TV & APPLIANCE
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Reviewed in March 2012
I had asked for a detailed estimate, as I wasn't sure if I was just going to have them top the trees or remove them totally. I did not recieve what I requested, but was given a verbal quote of $1200 to take down both trees.
Kodiak Tree Service
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A to Z Yard Care

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A to Z Yard Care

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A to Z Yard Care is located in Central PA. We provide yard care and landscape services for residential and commercial properties, and apartment complexes. Based in Juniata County we provide quality service for a variety of landscape projects. We work with you personally to ensure that your yard and landscape looks just the way you want it.

"It looked fine. Their promptness was important for me. They got the job done without getting their equipment all over the place."

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"It looked fine. Their promptness was important for me. They got the job done without getting their equipment all over the place."

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