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Avatar for Elegant Tree Care LLC
Elegant Tree Care LLC
5.0(
37
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+4 more

Serving Tafton, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent in all ways. Beautiful job. Professional, conscientious, a great crew. Mathew responded quickly, was able to schedule time to assess the work and provide a price. Two large mature trees in close proximity to our house were taken down safely and with precision as well as large branches above the home from a third tree and pruning apple trees. Neat, clean work. I highly recommend this company."
Response time3 days
Response rate95%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sara's Landscaping
4.5(
55
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Tafton, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: True professional

"Very professional paid attention to all details required to chip chop wood from fallen dead trees & shrubs lying down in back yard stacked a wood wall ready for use in outdoor fire pit grinded old dead trees trucks into the ground cleaned everything up nicely. Would highly recommend and am hiring again for other landscaping projects on my property."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Proteus Services
4.8(
12
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Tafton, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Prompt communication, accurate estimate and schedule, job well done! This was a smooth process with great communication and attention to detail the whole way through. Kevin came out quickly with his drywall pro to give an estimate, provided a detailed estimate, and was able to adjust the schedule to add in some electrical work that we wanted. They started the job on time and completed it in the window we scheduled. There was a very minor detail that needed looking into after the job was complete and they handled it perfectly the next day. The quality of the work was great -- they tore down and replaced a ceiling. We've worked with other contractors and handyman services for small and big jobs and this company is one we'd definitely work with again (which we can't say about others)."
Spring clean up, weeding, mulching
Living room - removed carpet,  painted,  installed new flooring and trim
Spring clean up, weeding, mulching
Kitchen- removed wall paper and vinyl flooring.  Painted,  installed new trim and flooring
Spring clean up, weeding, mulching

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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.

Many species, especially when well-established, are not fans of transplantation. You’ll need to decide if you want to risk splashing the cash, understanding that transplantation isn’t always successful. Again, this is where hiring a pro is helpful, as they can give you all the essential info you need to ensure your tree stands a fighting chance.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

Rock salt or Epsom salt can damage and kill tree roots over several weeks and can even assist in removing the tree's stump. However, you need to drill holes or cut into the stump and surface tree roots to inject them properly with the salt. Repeat the process every two weeks until the roots visibly rot away.

The costs vary from $250 to $5,000 per tree, depending on the size, complexity of the trimming, and labor.

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