Are the roots included in stump removal?

• <div><p>Manual removal is the only method that includes removing the tree’s roots. Otherwise, root removal is considered a separate job—and depending on the complexity of your root system, you can expect to pay between $100 and $200 per hour for a tree professional to remove roots safely.</p></div>

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Q: Does boiling water kill tree roots?

• <div><p>While there is a lot of debate about whether boiling water is strong enough to kill tree roots, it is not best to remove the roots from large, old trees. You may be able to weaken young roots enough to remove them manually, but boiling water will likely not do the trick for large root systems.</p></div>

Q: How long do tree roots live after a tree is cut down?

• <div><p>Tree roots are hearty and complex systems, so they don&rsquo;t die immediately after the rest of the tree is removed. If you leave the root system in place, it takes anywhere from two to seven years for it to run out of nutrients. It is worth noting, however, that the roots stop growing and expanding after cutting down the rest of the tree. </p></div>

Q: How long does it take tree stumps to decompose?

• <div><p>It takes anywhere from three to seven years for a stump to decompose on its own. This timeframe can depend on the kind of tree and your climate. The lower to the ground the stump is, the faster it rots. If you kill a tree stump with salt, boiling water, herbicide, light deprivation, or burning, the tree stump decomposes faster. </p></div>

Q: Can I use a chainsaw to kill a tree stump?

• <div><p>You can use a chainsaw, but it won&rsquo;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. </p></div>

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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 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 July 2013
After I was dissatisfied, the owner Lee brought my vehicle in, removed the wind visors, and refunded my money, no questions asked.
TRUCK N STUFF
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Reviewed in November 2012
It started off great, the old unit was removed, they took some measurements, made a great bracket to mount the new fan, and started fabrication on the unit. My only complaint was the time it took to complete. Their earlier appointment ran late, pushing back my appointment and I had other plans...
HYATT'S APPLIANCE REPAIR
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Reviewed in August 2010
I have dogs and there were a few spots that needed removed and they did not do a good job at getting them clean.
ALLEGHENY CHEM DRY
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