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First Choice Tree Service LLC
4.6(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Metal, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"First choice crew came this morning as promised. Had 3 large maple trees to be trimmed down which were all located close to and overhanging my neighbors house. The crew expertly dropped every limb in a small area safely away from the building. Would recommend this company to anyone who wants a professional job from beginning to clean up at a very reasonable price"
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+46

Response time11 hrs
Response rate97%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tall Tines Tree Care
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Metal, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Overall great experience with tall tines! They did an amazing job, were very professional, and made sure to clean up everything when they were done. The whole process was very smooth start to finish! I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, quality tree trimming services. I will definitely be using them again!"
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Tree Trimming
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Go-Getters Washing
4.6(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Metal, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Austin was friendly and professional. He and his coworker worked well together and finished the job quickly. Our half stone and half siding house in the woods looks great! The surface areas look fantastic, too! We would hire this company again, for sure."
1st coat before shine!
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Swope Tree Care & Construction
4.1(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Metal, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service, Came out to my house gave me a quote to remove a large tree and then came out a few days later as promised and performed the job. I would definitely recommend him. very professional and performed everything in a timely manor. Thank you"
Response time1 day
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.

You should avoid cutting off the top of mature cherry trees. This process is called tree topping, and it’s not recommended for cherry trees—or any trees, for that matter. Tree topping removes between one-third to half of the length of the tree trunk, resulting in structurally unsound, fruitless suckers. The only exception is for saplings. Young pie, sour, and tart cherry trees that are over 30 inches tall in the fall or winter before the tree blooms can benefit from heading cuts.

The best time to transplant a tree is when it is dormant. For many trees, this means either in the fall after the leaves have dropped (around October or November) or in early spring before new growth begins (around March). The ideal timing can depend on the type of tree. Deciduous trees do well when moved in early spring or fall, while evergreens are best transplanted in early spring or late summer. For example, pine trees are best moved in early fall, but maples prefer late fall. Avoid transplanting in winter, as the frozen or hard, cold soil poses a significant risk to the roots and prevents the tree from acclimating properly.

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.

If you’re wondering whether you can plant a tree where the stump was removed, know that the soil conditions won’t be ideal, so you should avoid it. The soil beneath the previous tree will likely be depleted of nutrients, plus there may be roots left behind that will seriously hinder the growth of a new tree. Also, if you use salt or other chemical solutions to kill the stump, these can linger in the soil for months or even years and prevent healthy growth. It’s best to choose a different spot that’s at least three feet away for a new tree, or wait at least a year and thoroughly amend the soil before you plant.

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