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Avatar for JD Tree Service
JD Tree Service
4.9(
71
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Tree Removal

Serving Tega Cay, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Amazing!!! If you need any type of tree service call them. Very professional, showed up early, quality of work was perfect. I would highly recommend them."
JD TREE SERVICE
JD TREE SERVICE
JD TREE SERVICE
CLIMBING
JD TREE SERVICE

+11

Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Grind and Gone Stump Grinding
Grind and Gone Stump Grinding
5.0(
261
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Tega Cay, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The owner, Mr. McKown, has an awesome personality, offers fair in estimates and pricing, and does tree removal and stump grinding with great speed. I highly recommend. Trust my rating as I am very critical of services and rarely award 5 stars to anyone."
10 foot mound with 4 foot stump
10 foot mound with 4 foot stump
Driveway stump
Driveway stump complete
Stump Grind

+10

Response time2 hrs
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Kale Lawn Care
Kale Lawn Care
4.7(
373
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Tega Cay, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were very please with Kale Lawn Care and would highly recommend them for your landscaping needs. They did a great job and were very reasonable to deal with. They were more than willing to come back out to make sure everything was completed to our expectations. Jeff was a pleasure to work with."
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Response time5 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for The Stumpman
The Stumpman
5.0(
134
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Tega Cay, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"My husband and I are totally pleased with the removal of 4 bushes, with long and tough roots, that Kevin removed for us. He was very thorough and very experienced. We would recommend him to anyone who needs similar work done."
Grind stump and roots.
Grind stump and roots.
Grind stump and roots.
Grind stump and roots.
Response time1 hour
Response rate96%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Green Cross Tree Service
4.9(
41
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Tega Cay, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is my second experience working with AJ Gallagher and his crew. Great people, great job done, and kind enough to come from Fort Mill to Gastonia to handle me Saturday emergency of tree removal which has fallen from neighbors property onto our cars, etc."
Tree removal project
Large Oak Removal
Large Oak Removal
Large Oak Removal
Large Oak Removal

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Spaulding Tree Service
4.1(
224
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Tega Cay, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Top notch. Impressively fast and amazingly delicate around my existing landscaping. This was a big job... 6 trees... tall ones... and some no easy to get to. Struck the deal on Monday and its Friday evening....job done. Priced very competitively against the other bids I got (but yes, cheaper). This is not my first rodeo... I live in a wooded area and I have had trees taken out before by a variety of services. Spaulding is right up there. I'd use them again without reservation"
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project
Additional Photos

+120

Response time3 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for Transformers Landscaping, LLc
Transformers Landscaping, LLc
4.8(
86
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+3 more

Serving Tega Cay, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very professional and they did a good job in cutting down the tree. They did a good job in taking down the limbs and the stumps. They cleaned up the yard after they finished. I would recommend them."
Lawn maintenance before
Lawn maintenance after
TRMMING
TRIMMING
TRIMMING

+2

Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AAA Union Tree Service & Stump Removal
4.6(
36
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Tega Cay, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+18

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Grinding down a tree helps reduce the risk of foundation damage and pests and even helps your home’s curb appeal. Stumps can also be a safety hazard. If grass grows above the stump and someone else mows your yard, they may be in for a rude awakening when they accidentally hit it.

You should avoid cutting off the top of mature cherry trees. This process is called tree topping, and it’s not recommended for cherry trees—or any trees, for that matter. Tree topping removes between one-third to half of the length of the tree trunk, resulting in structurally unsound, fruitless suckers. The only exception is for saplings. Young pie, sour, and tart cherry trees that are over 30 inches tall in the fall or winter before the tree blooms can benefit from heading cuts.

It will take you anywhere from 15 minutes to two hours per tree stump to grind and remove the stump from the ground. The larger the size, the longer it will take to remove the stump. Also, keep in mind that rocky soil may require local excavation services to loosen up large boulders before you can begin to remove the tree stump.

Trees should be pruned every two to five years, depending on its age and type. Young trees should be inspected and pruned every two to three years. Mature trees should be inspected and trimmed every three to five years, and fruit trees should be pruned annually with a careful eye on seasonal growth. Evergreens typically don’t need pruning, unless branches or limbs are damaged, diseased, or harboring pests.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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