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Avatar for The Stump Destroyer
The Stump Destroyer
4.9(
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Serving Pickens, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was very cost-effective, professionally done, and on time. Thomas is a heck of a nice person to deal with as well. I will definitely recommend his company to others and will consider him next time tree services are needed by me."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Flavell's Land Management, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Pickens, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Awesomeness…..I recommend this company to anyone that needs trees trimmed. Very knowledgeable and experienced with trees. Also, they matched my price with another company I was looking into saving me hundreds of dollars. I certainly will use them again in the near future."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AAA Union Tree Service & Stump Removal
4.6(
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Serving Pickens, SC and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"They did an excellent job. Incredibly impressed with their customer service and communication. They were able to get the job down quick and for a great price. We may have more to trees to drop in the future and will definitely call them again."
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Response time9 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Ortiz Tree Service
4.3(
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Serving Pickens, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We couldnâ  t be happier with Ortiz Tree Service! Their estimating process was fast, easy, and fair priced and they scheduled the needed services quickly. The seven-person crew worked together with great coordination and made their work look fun. Jose, the climber, was highly skilled and a joy to watch as he climbed and cut tall trees like he was a high wire artist! Finally, when they completed their work, they cleaned our yard beautifully and left no obvious signs they had been thereâ ¦.other than their excellent work. I highly recommend Ortiz Tree Service!!"
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+34

Response time7 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Molina's Tree Service and Landscaping
3.9(
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Serving Pickens, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Molina's tree service did a fantastic job for us. Ethan showed up at the appointed time to do the estimate. The crew showed up a little early on the day they were scheduled to do the job. The crew was very friendly and responsive to anything I asked them to do. They removed two large oak trees using a crane to lift them over our house. They also removed several dead branches from other oak trees, some of which were quite large. And lastly they cleaned out about 15 to 20 smaller understory trees. They were careful not to damage my plants and shrubs, even though they had a very big job to do. All of this done with the utmost care and concern for the safety of the crew and our property. They not only cleaned up the debris caused by the work of the day, but they also cleaned up several piles of yard waste that had accumulated in the woods surrounding our property that had accumulated over the past few years. I would highly recommend Molina's tree service."
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+13

Response time1 day
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Arch Stump Grinding, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Pickens, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They returned my phone call almost immediately and we scheduled an appointment. The owner showed up on time and I was impressed with his professional appearance and cleanliness of his truck and equipment. He took time to ask me questions about the stump I wanted removed and my plans for the ground afterwards. He gave me a very reasonable quote and removed the stump that day. He was as careful as possible with his equipment on my lawn and he did not leave a huge mess. I would definitely recommend them!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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New Day Solutions
5.0(
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Serving Pickens, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brandon was very diligent in cleaning up my lawn and trimming as well. He even went into the dog's fenced in area (better known as the bathroom) and got the grass there under control too."
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+38

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sanders Land Services
4.8(
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Serving Pickens, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The work looks great, they came and leveled an area for my pool and found roots that were not removed by a previous landscaper. They removed the roots and leveled the area finishing with sand. I donâ t have the pool set up yet hope it all works perfect ð ð »"
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+17

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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JPA Landscaping LLC
5.0(
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Serving Pickens, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose is the best, also shows up and does what he says heâ s going to do! Reasonably priced, couldnâ t ask for a better lawn service!"
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+80

Response time3 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
The Lawn Stewards
5.0(
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Serving Pickens, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"The Lawn Stewards did a fantastic job on my backyard landscaping. They leveled, installed sod and two retaining walls. They are very dependable. Did what they said they were going to do and showed up when they said they would. I would not hesitate to hire them again! In fact they are going to give me a quote on a second job. I would have given them 10 stars!"
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The ideal depth of a tree notch depends on the tree, but it should usually be between 20% and 25% of the tree’s depth. However, if the tree is leaning towards the direction of the notch, it can be cut more shallowly—at as little as 10% of the depth. When the tree is leaning away from the direction it needs to be felled, you can cut deeper, closer to 30%.

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.

Generally, no, tree topping isn’t a good technique, and you should avoid using it in most cases. Tree topping may be the only good option to save a tree following severe damage after a storm, but in most other cases, it’s not the right choice. Tree topping can leave trees vulnerable to disease and further damage, and most pros will suggest against it.

The best tools for tree removal include a chainsaw for large trees, an ax for notching and cutting down small trees, and a wedge to help control the direction a tree falls in. A hatchet can be useful for very small trees, but won’t be effective for medium to large trees. 

If you’re looking to rot a tree stump fast, potassium nitrate will work far quicker than copper nails. First, drill several holes into the stump using a power drill, then pour potassium nitrate pellets into the holes. Next, add water to help the chemical absorb into the wood, thoroughly soaking the stump to ensure the pellets dissolve and spread evenly. Afterward, cover the stump with a tarp to retain moisture and block sunlight, then place mulch on top to secure it in place.

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