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413 Services
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Custer, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great work, great customer service. Excellent value. Jeb gave me a fair price, woked with my schedule and did amazing work. . If you need trees cut, want a professional job and friendly no hassle service? Call 413 Devices. Will recommend to anyone with trees or shrubs that need removed or trimmed. I called Four different tree companies over a year and a half time span. I dropped off all their schedules and they never returned my calls when I tried to get back on the schedules."
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Motion Unlimited
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Response time2 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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American Tree Company
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Custer, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The guys who did the work were very courteous. They made strong efforts to prevent limb damage to any structures and fences, cleaned up thoroughly after work completed and were very personable. They asked for an evaluation of worked performed (trimming limbs from a large tree that had not been trimmed for many years) and showed us which limbs might need future trimming if water damage occurred. They even made a strong effort to not disturb a squirrel nest in the tree which, in my opinion was great!!! I recommend these guys for anyone needing tree services! Money well spent"
Response time2 days
Response rate93%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Deep Roots Tree Co.
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Custer, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Such a nice gentleman with good workers. They completed tree removal at my residence and went above and beyond with clean cuts and no trace of debris. Very professional. I trust them to compete any job and will use them again."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Trainer Timber Works
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Custer, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brandon contacted us promptly with an estimate and set up the removal and was there when promised and finished the job cleaning up quickly and very professionally. He and his employees were friendly and very skilled in the removal. Very impressed with the whole tree removal from start to finish. Would highly recommend Trainer Timber Works."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CreekSide Tree Care L.L.C
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+3 more

Serving Custer, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Alex at Creekside Tree Care will make sure your project is taken care of in an efficient and professional manner no questions asked. He's got integrity and is as hard working as they come. No job too big or too small he will get it done and leave you happy with the results!"
Response time1 day
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

If your palm tree has spots on the leaves, rotting buds, or is beginning to turn yellow, then you have a sick tree on your hands. You should contact a palm tree specialist to identify the problem and help treat the tree if possible. Preventing diseases and pests is key to a healthy palm tree, and it's essential to take action as soon as possible if your tree is showing signs of being sick.

A standard tree removal doesn’t include stump grinding. If you want your contractor to remove your tree and grind the stump, you must pay an extra charge. That said, you’ll likely save on the cost of stand-alone service—especially if it’s a small tree and they can finish both jobs in a single trip.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

You should not trim an oak tree in the summer. Oak trees are especially susceptible to disease, and open tree wounds are an invitation for beetles that carry tree-killing fungus. If there’s no risk that the oak tree will do damage to your property or hurt someone, it’s best to save the trimming for fall or winter. If you can, seal the wound with latex to prevent fungus from getting inside.

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.

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