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605 Firewood and Tree Services LLC
5.0(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Alexandria, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time9 hrs
Response rate89%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TNT Tree Service
5.0(
12
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Alexandria, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! No tree to big no project to small if you need a tree service give me a call!

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Residential Tree Work
Residential Tree Work
Residential Tree Work
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R&N Land Clearing
4.0(
1
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Alexandria, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your property with respect and care. We offer tree trimming and removal services that are customizable to the needs of the home or business owner. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! \n \n

Response time6 hrs
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Gorilla Lawnservices Inc
4.6(
22
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Alexandria, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Offers commercial services

Gorilla Enterprises Inc is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

Response time1 day
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Focus Land Management
4.9(
9
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Alexandria, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer 3+ years of experience and a variety of services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! \nwww.focuslmg.com \nServices include but not limited to: \n \n- Stump Removal\n- Stump Grinding\n- Wildlife Food Plots \n- Recreational Property Management \n- Large Garden Tilling \n- Tractor Mowing \n- Brush Mowing \n- Bush Removal \n- Debris Removal \n- Small Structure Removal \n- Junk Removal \n- Acreage Cleanup \n- Tree Row Cleanup \n- Rock Removal \n- Vacant Lot Mowing/Maintenance \n- Gravel Driveway Maintenance \n- Light Excavator & Backhoe Digging \n- Odd Jobs \n- Dump Trailer Haul Away

Stump digging
Tree removal
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Renovate pro llc
5.0(
7
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Alexandria, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ray's Painting
5.0(
6
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Alexandria, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Since 2009, we have been specializing in exterior painting! We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! We also accept Cash App, in addition to cash, check, and credit/debit cards. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today! \n

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Integrity Services
3.7(
14
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Alexandria, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

At Integrity Services, we pride ourselves on providing quality service that customers can believe in. Whether it's tree removal, or brick or stone patio installation, we can take care of all of your landscaping needs. We look forward to working with you!

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
SoDak Tree Service
5.0(
3
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Alexandria, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 5 years of experience in the tree industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from removal to trimming to hauling. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give SoDak Tree Service a call today, we look forward to working with you!

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Leaving the tree stump and letting it rot is never a good idea, as this leads to insect infestations and other frustrations. Additionally, decomposing trunks are at risk for diseases that spread out to the remaining plants and trees in the yard, thus ruining your whole outdoor aesthetic. It's usually best to remove the stump at the same time you remove the tree.

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

Any tree that needs to be pruned should be pruned to remove dead branches at least once a year. You may need to prune far more often if you’re trying to maintain a certain shape or to save a tree that suddenly becomes infected.

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.

Transporting a fully-grown tree requires heavy equipment, typically specialized for the task. A tree spade is a truck-mounted tool that removes the tree from the ground in one location, transports it, and places it in a new hole in a new location. A combination of mechanized shovels and lifts is necessary to move very large trees, and the exact tools often depend on location and the surrounding area.

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