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Hellmann's Tree Service
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Mount Oliver, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were phenomenal! Ray got back to me right after I requested a quote. Was so friendly and confident, we almost didn’t bother with other quotes. Good communication. Showed up spot on time, friendly (even to my fascinated 4yo) and fast. Even impressed my OCD mom with how clean they were. They even re-homed a couple of Praying Mantids they found. Honestly just a great experience. 10/10, easily. Thank you Ray, George, Clay & Shawn!"
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Affordable Tree Removers
4.9(
54
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Mount Oliver, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"John performed the work as a tree surgeon. His every move was perfect, both in the trees and on the ground. You couldn’t ask for a better tree service. Plus his prices can not be beat."
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Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Hepp Landscaping
4.9(
76
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Mount Oliver, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Brandon Hepp for landscaping. He did an amazing job for us. He did everything as promised and more. His price was lower than the other landscapers I talked to, included more plants, and provided a one-year guarantee on the plants which the others refused to do. We selected â  deer proofâ  plants. His crew was hardworking and polite. I have another job that I am planning in the future and will definitely use Brandonâ  s company. ð  Â"
Response time1 day
118 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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PVT Ryans Landscaping, LLC
4.8(
22
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Tree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Mount Oliver, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excellent work at a fair price. Punctual and professional. Respectful of property and requests. Most people will stop reading at this point, but I suggest you continue for a brief example of how qenuine Ryan is. While he was here doing the job, I was helping an elderly neighbor remove a fallen tree from their yard when the tire on my pull behind lawn cart blew. Not only did Ryan offer to help me fix the cart but he helped me unload and stack the wood free of charge and still finished the job on schedule. A true stand up young man."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DXG Enterprises, LLC
4.7(
28
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Mount Oliver, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

"I just want to say that this company is the best! I would highly recommend them to family and friends! Young Sam is definitely a big asset to the company with his knowledge of the company! He was such a kind and friendly and so willing to help with whatever needed accomplished. Very professional for such a young man! They did a wonderful job cutting down my 2 trees and did a excellent job of cleanup. And they went above and beyond cleaning up my back yard of broken dead tree limbs, cleaned my roof off and my gutters! And again an excellent job of cleanup! The four men who accomplished all of this was exemplary in all that they did for me. Very hard working gentlemen! And all I can say, hire this company, they are the best in my opinion! A big thank you to this company!!!!!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

In most cases, leaving tree roots underground is not a problem if the stump has been removed or ground below the soil. However, some larger roots may decompose, leaving dents in your soil. Additionally, some aggressive trees, including willows, oaks, elms, maples, and poplars may grow back from roots. Large aggressive trees with established root systems are more likely to grow back.

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.

A tree branch should start to form roots in about three months. It can take about a year for a tree branch to develop roots strong enough to go in the ground. For best results, start several branches because, no matter how closely you follow instructions, they won’t all form roots. Compost any that aren’t thriving.

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’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.

You may be looking to identify maple trees to use for home improvement projects. In that case, you can tell hard maples by looking at their leaves. Leaves will have a U-shaped dip, or sinus, between the points, or lobes, of the leaves. Leaves of soft maples tend to have V-shaped sinuses.

If you already have the cut wood in front of you, look for a light, uniform color to identify hard maple wood and check for variations of red, gray, or brown streaks and an overall darker color in soft maple wood.

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