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Newman's Lawn & Tree Service
4.7(
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Serving Sumter, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"What can I say about Newman's tree service? Give your head a rest calling around for the best price for your tree service needs. I am absolutely satisfied and happy of the work they did taking down my 2 trees. Other than the shaving and dirt you would never know a tree used to be there. I was so pleased to see that with the stump grinder they went around the outside of where the tree was and got all the roots above the ground and in the ground so nothing can grow back. The two guys cleaned everything up, no sticks or roots remained on the grond. I got a kick out of watching one of them picking up the smallest of twigs after all of their work. That's my work ethic too and thats why seeing him doing it brought a smile to my face. Both men were very respectful, polite, professional and knowledgeable in answering apll of our questions. They had to be hungry because they never stopped working so I gave them a tip so they could grab something to eat after all their hard work. I would 100%"
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+13

Response time2 days
Response rate87%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tree Works
4.6(
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Serving Sumter, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an outstanding job. Work done very quickly and proficiently. Good job with clean-up. Very professional and really know their jobs. Would hire them again and recommend them to anyone that needed tree removal done. On-time and cleaned up nicely."
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Tree Works

+10

Response time11 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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AAA Union Tree Service & Stump Removal
4.6(
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Serving Sumter, SC and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Trees fell on my wooden fence. While talking to the owner Brenda, I asked if they could fix the fence also, which they did. As we talked, I realized they could do pretty much everything. We are getting ready to list our home and needed many things done (big and small). They saved me so much money because I would have had to hire different individuals to clean the chimney, fix fence, paint, etc. Everything they did was to perfection. Brenda cleaned my 28 year old deck and if you had a fork...you could have eaten off of it. It looked bran new. They patched a hole in my garage, built small steps out back door, power washed the house, cleaned out and fix gutters, filled in some cracks in porch and even tightened my shutters, and put new hinges on fence door. Not to mention the 3 huge trees they cut down and made woodchips of for us. Very reasonable and honest. She is there with the guys and they worked non stop. I cannot say enough about this company. This company was by far the best fix it company I have EVER hired."
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+18

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lown Performance, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Sumter, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Lown did a great job trenching my yard for sprinkler install. He went above and beyond to help me and not damage anything. I will be using Lown Performance again in the near future."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
L & A Vegetation Services, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Sumter, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

My name is Gabriela, and I bring over 10 years of experience in the tree service industry. I take pride in providing reliable, honest, and professional work across North Carolina and beyond.\nI understand that inviting someone onto your property requires trust — that’s why I treat every job as if it were my own home. From small trimming jobs to large removals and emergency storm clean-up, I’m committed to doing the job safely and the right way the first time.\nFully licensed and insured. Available 24/7 when you need it most.

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RML's Tree & Kennel
5.0(
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Serving Sumter, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

RML's Tree & Kennel provides our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. RML's Tree & Kennel is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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New to Angi

Serving Sumter, SC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

My names Cayden Shadoan, I’m 23 years old. I have a beautiful wife and daughter. I have a full time job as a pipe welder in Sumter South Carolina. I’m on here just looking to pick up a couple extra jobs here and there in hopes of starting my own business one day to be able to stay home with my family more. I can do pretty much anything that needs done in or around your house. Specializing in building fences or repairing fences, any kind of piping jobs, or any welding. Thank you for considering me to help you get what you need done. Hope to see you soon.

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

Pruning is an effective way to prevent a diseased branch from infecting the rest of the tree. If the infection isn’t caught early enough and the pathogen has spread to the trunk or the majority of the branches though, it is too late to prune off the affected areas and you’ll likely need to remove the tree.

A tree branch should start to form roots in about three months. It can take about a year for a tree branch to develop roots strong enough to go in the ground. For best results, start several branches because, no matter how closely you follow instructions, they won’t all form roots. Compost any that aren’t thriving.

You can shape a cherry tree by trimming vertical branches, dense branches, and intersecting branches. Your personal aesthetic comes into play, as well. If you want to simply thin and shape the tree, you can get away with trimming the aforementioned parts of your cherry tree. If you want to shorten branches, however, consider thinning cuts, which alter the length of the branches while encouraging light penetration, new buds and shoots, and a structurally-sound shape.

Ivy eventually kills trees by restricting its growth, blocking sunlight, absorbing nutrients and water from the soil, and weakening the tree. Trees with ivy are more likely to experience diseases, pests, rot, and fungi growth. When ivy weighs down tree branches, the tree is more likely to break during a storm and cause damage.

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