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Avatar for Mike's Tree Service & Stump Removal LLC
Mike's Tree Service & Stump Removal LLC
4.8(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Ladson, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew was efficient and knowledgeable. The large Oak tree and the tall Crape Myrtle were successfully limbed from over the roof, and cut back. They had the machinery to reduce all to sawdust, on site. The cleanup done by the crew was also excellent. We are pleased with the project."
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Charleston Stump Stompers and Tree Service
4.7(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree TrimmingTree Removal+3 more

Serving Ladson, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I never write reviews because most people just give average service and I see no point in writing a review just to describe an average experience. These guys went above and beyond and did not ask me to write this, I'm writing this only because the great work they did made me happy. They removed 2 large trees and some small bushes. I had 4 companies give estimates for the job. Stump Stompers sent a professional estimator out the day after I called them. The other three services took a week to even give an estimate, if they even bothered. I called them several times before I finally agreed to the contract. Every time I either reached somebody or they called me back promptly, even if I didn't leave a message. Most contractors around here you have to call repeatedly and leave multiple messages. When I signed the contract, they told me 2 weeks and they were out here in two weeks. The other contractors were booking 6 weeks out and who knows when they will show up. And the cherry on top was they were the lowest bid. When they came out to do the work, I asked them to remove 3 large bushes that I hadn't included in the original contract. The owner, who actually does tree work himself along with his crew, gave me a great price for the additional work. I asked them to chop up some of the wood into firewood sized logs and they did it for free. They probably spent an hour cleaning up after the job and my driveway is cleaner then before they came. Do not hesitate to hire these guys!"
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Response time4 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Wack'em and Stack'em, LLC
4.4(
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Tree TrimmingTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal+2 more

Serving Ladson, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Their foreman Steven showed up on time and gave me a very decent quote for what I needed (tree trimming, fallen limb removal, and dead tree removal). I went ahead and hired them. Steven and his team showed up on time for the service date, but a storm rolled in while they were working. They left due to lightning, but the front desk , Ellen, called me to let me know they would return to finish later that week. They returned on time too, and finished the job. They even left me 2 bags of potting soil to cover tracks in the shared yard I have with my neighbor after my neighbor requested it. Steven and Ellen were always very professional and courteous, and Ellen was prompt with communication. I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again."
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Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Carolina Tree Service, LLC
4.1(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Ladson, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"What a wonderful company. the owner, Roxanne kept us informed every step of the way. a crane was needed and she worked hard to get us the best price. Crew was very professional and friendly. Did a great job cleaning up after tree was down. Even helped rescue newborn baby racoons that were in a hollow of the tree. Momma raccoon was happy to get her babies back. Anthony is a very knowledgeable arborist and we were amazed at his climbing abilities and he knew exactly what limbs to cut. We were concerned since it was a large tree over our house. We worried that a limb would fall and severely damage roof. Anthony's skill ensured not one branch or limb, even a dead one didnt fall on roof. We are very pleased we chose Carolina Tree Service and will highly recommend."
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Tree Pruning and Removal
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Rivers Tree Cutting
4.8(
9
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Ladson, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Douglas Rivers was the first co . to respond. Came out and gave a quote. Knowledgeable about what I wanted to do. Crew came in set right to work, didn't waste time. Fast and very efficient . They did a great job, cleaned up like they had never been there. Would recommend them in a heart beat. Very professional."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by44%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

If you want to take your tree-planting hobby beyond your outdoor space, here are a few great ways to do it:

  • Encourage your neighbors to participate in the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program, which has a four-step framework that helps communities grow and maintain their own tree cover.

  • Support businesses that plant trees. 

  • Lobby your local government to plant more trees around your community.

  • Donate to a tree-planting charity.

A pro can guide you on the alternatives to tree topping depending on the specific issues within your trees. For example, if you’re dealing with breakage and cracks in your tree, they may suggest canopy reduction, which removes less than 25% of the tree’s limbs. If you’re dealing with lesser damage, some intentional pruning may be all you need. If you’re looking to get a clearer view through your tree, the pro may also try windowing or skirting your tree.

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.

Lightning can cause massive damage, fires, and openings for other threats like bugs or fungal diseases. Barring any large fires or explosions, it’s difficult to tell how much damage a lightning strike has done until after a thorough inspection. Contact local authorities immediately if lightning strikes a tree in your yard and it causes a fire or explosion.

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