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Avatar for FINE TREE CARE, LTD - Timothy D. Stone
FINE TREE CARE, LTD - Timothy D. Stone
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree TrimmingTree Removal+5 more

Serving Thornton, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tim Stone was professional from minute one. There's always a rush from tree companies to just "cut 'er down" but Tim took the time to examine each tree we were concerned about and strategically found a solution to make them sound. A true arborist."
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Alex L&T Services, Inc.
4.4(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Thornton, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alex Tree Service did a fantastic job of removing 4 large trees that were close to my house. One of the best experiences that I have had with a contractor ever. I would highly recommend Alex Tree Service. I was going to have them come back next year; however, I will have them return a few weeks to remove more trees and stump removal"
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+6

Response time1 day
145 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Gingery Bros Landscaping
5.0(
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Tree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Thornton, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The Gingery Brothers have been maintaining our lawn for years, and we are happy to have them back each year. They are honest, hardworking, and dependable, and their client interaction and service is top notch. I highly recommend them."
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
LA's Quality Tree Service
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Thornton, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would recommend LA's Quality Tree Service to anyone who wants a professional tree service After the blow of high winds left our yard with one 80 foot tree uprooted and crashing down on two other smaller trees and numerous other tree damage. Luis came out with in an hour after calling his company. Gave a very fair price. The crew came out the next day and started the clean up. They were on time every morning and worked two full days. Cutting down six trees (25' to 80') Lots of downed branches (some 25' long and about 18" thick) and grinded the tree stump. The whole crew was professional, cleaned up every evening. Thankful we found LA's Quality Tree Service."
Response time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Flynn Landscaping, LLC
4.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Thornton, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am very pleased with Flynn. Except for a scheduling miscommunication (they came earlier than expected), I can offer my utmost recommendation. The team was polite and friendly. They were respectful of property. They were efficient and skillful. They cleaned up after the job and I am very pleased with the result. It exceeded my expectations."
Response time2 days
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Tree Doctorz
5.0(
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Thornton, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Both the company owner and tree professionals were strong in communication, planning, explanation and completion of the work. It was a complicated set of removals near the home and was managed impeccaby. I will be using thee people gain when we again need tree work."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

There are two types of arborists: certified and consulting. A certified arborist is licensed and equipped to provide tree pruning, planting, fertilizing, monitoring, transplanting, treatment, and removal services. A consulting arborist specializes in tree appraisals, diagnosing problems and recommending treatments for illnesses. However, they will not provide these services themselves. Most consulting arborists are certified arborists who can refer you to a tree service that can administer the correct treatments.

In the short term, you’ll have a lot of fallen trees to deal with. Tree removal services costs typically start at $200 per tree and increase based on species and size. Then, you’ll have to deal with the loss of trees: That means a loss of shade and a greater risk of rain runoff and erosion. Also, you’ll miss out on the health and aesthetic benefits of having trees on your property, which could even affect the resale value of your home.

That being said, cutting down a tree it’s not always a bad idea. Trees growing too close to rooftops can present fire hazards or debris problems. You may need to remove diseased or dying trees to prevent future issues.

Any cutting of tree roots can hurt or kill a tree, which is why it's recommended you don’t do it unless the roots are damaging or invasive on a nearby structure like your home. You should never cut more than 15 percent of above-ground tree roots at one time. If you have any questions about cutting tree roots, contact your local arborist.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

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.

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