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

Serving Brookings, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Large amount of work was needed, and job is about 80% complete. Hard workers that want to do a great job. Very courteous and professional when discussing details. They were willing to rent special equipment to get the work finished."
Response time5 hrs
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Small Town Mowing Services
4.0(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For BusinessTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain+1 more

Serving Brookings, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The project was done when he said it would be and i like that"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gorilla Lawnservices Inc
4.6(
22
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Brookings, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Offers commercial services

"Trimmed trees, cleared branches, raked the lawn! Weâ re very professional, Had great tools and always friendly when asked to do more! Kept appointment time and finished in two hours! Would recommend their services!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Affordable Tree Fellers
4.8(
5
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Brookings, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The company contacted me the same afternoon that I listed the request on Home Advisor. The business owner came out and I covered with him the work I wanted done. He was very knowledgeable about trees and how to trim them without damage. He gave me his quoted price for the work which was within the price range I expected I expected to pay. Upon my acceptance of his bid, he returned the next day with his crew to perform the work. They completed the job in one day, which included removing one tree and trimming 9 others. They removed all debris and were careful not to damage the turf in the yard. I was very satisfied with the quality of work, the price and their professionalism. I would hired them again and recommend them to my friends and family."
Response time2 days
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 Brookings, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"excellent work, priced a little in my opinion but the finished product is great"
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Carter Wright
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Brookings, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Removed eight stumps and hauled them away. Took extra time to clean up and backfill holes. Carter was great to work with on scheduling the project. He showed up when he said he would and make quick work of a large project at a reasonable price. Would highly recommend!"
Response time20 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RH General Construction
5.0(
2
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Brookings, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a fantastic job. The team was professional and everything was best quality. The primary task was to replace the house siding. There were several door frames that required additional work."
New porch
A-Frame
A-Frame
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The average lifespan of an oak tree is 100 to 300 years, so long as it isn’t impacted by diseases like sudden oak death. Some species will last shorter or longer, depending on where you live.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Ideally, you should wait to prune until trees have gone dormant in late fall to early winter. The worst times to prune trees are early fall and late summer, as pruning them so close to dormancy makes it difficult for the tree recover before it goes dormant for the season.

On average, tree removal costs around $750, with a typical range between $200 and $2,000. The final price depends on several factors, including the tree's height, trunk diameter, species, and overall health. Accessibility is also a key factor; costs will be higher if the tree is in a hard-to-reach area or located near structures like power lines or your home. Additional costs may apply for services such as stump removal (which can add $100 to $150), log-splitting, debris cleanup, and obtaining necessary permits. It is also customary to tip the professional, usually between $20 and $100.

The best time to trim trees is in late fall through winter when the tree has slowed its growing for the year. Cold weather stops insects and fungal growth from attacking a new tree wound. Summer and fall are considered the worst times to trim trees, but it’s permissible in certain scenarios, such as tree disease, damaged branches, or small, aesthetic cuts.

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