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Avatar for American Tree and Forestry Care, LLC
American Tree and Forestry Care, LLC
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt is an Arborist and knows a lot about the care of trees."
Cottonwood Removal
Large Tree Cut Down
Viewshed Management
Viewshed Management
Tree Fallen, Ground Protected

+11

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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413 Services
5.0(
14
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

It is our mission, at 413 Services, to perform Tree Work and or Excavation Services with enthusiasm and courteousness in a SAFE and efficient manner, so that the property is cleaner when we leave with a happy property owner, all the while, providing a high-quality service at a reasonable and fair and honest price.

Motion Unlimited
Motion Unlimited
Running out of daylight
Equipment
BC 1800

+20

Response time2 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Tree Wise Men
4.6(
40
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys did a lot of work in our yard. I really liked the quality of work done and the timeliness. They have a trained arborist on staff and they definitely know what they are doing in this field. I highly recommend them to anyone."
Limb walking
34" Hackberry
The office
No job is too tough
38" Willow removal

+48

Response time2 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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American Tree Company
5.0(
7
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time2 days
Response rate93%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tibbetts Landscaping
4.8(
10
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I’m a young hard working man. I work fast and efficiently and i’m affordable. I don’t stop until my customers are satisfied!!

Tree removal
Tammy
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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 Rapid City, 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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Oak Tree Service
4.8(
840
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great experience with experienced arborist professionals. We agreed on a reasonable price, but I didn't have to pay until all of my expectations were met. Highly recommend for tree removal and stump grinding."
Palm Removal
Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Deep Roots Tree Co.
5.0(
41
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Deep Roots Tree Co. is a locally owned and operated tree service that proudly serves the Black Hills and Rapid City area. We offer the most complete and affordable tree service around including both basic trimming and maintenance as well as large removals. No job is too much! Call Jared today to schedule a consult on your trees!

Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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B & D Lawn and Tree Service
4.7(
120
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Tree Removal - For BusinessTree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

B & D Lawn and Tree Service has been in business since 2015. We take great pride in our quality of work and excellent customer service. Call today for all your lawn care needs.

Trimming trees
Trimming Second cherry
Circular ring A round tree
Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Trainer Timber Works
5.0(
12
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Trainer Timber Works is a locally owned and operated tree service company serving the black hills area. We specialize in tree removal and trimming, as well as forest health maintenance. We value customer satisfaction and safety, and will work hard to make sure that what you want done, is done. For more information, visit https://trainertimberworks.com/

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

If you want to take your tree-planting hobby beyond your outdoor space, here are a few great ways to do it:

  • Encourage your neighbors to participate in the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program, which has a four-step framework that helps communities grow and maintain their own tree cover.

  • Support businesses that plant trees. 

  • Lobby your local government to plant more trees around your community.

  • Donate to a tree-planting charity.

A tree can grow back from its stump, but full regrowth is unlikely (especially for more stubborn conifer trees). Instead, trees are more likely to send up a number of shoots from the dead stump, which will try to develop into primary stems over time. In other words, it will start to look increasingly bushy. The goal of killing and drying out a tree stump is to prevent that from happening, as well as make the stump easier to completely remove.

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.

It depends on the type of tree. Typically, late spring on the cusp of winter is ideal for trees about to emerge from dormancy and produce new buds. That said, late fall is ideal for certain deciduous trees prone to bleeding sap. Avoid trimming trees in early spring, when they’re prone to disease.

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.

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