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Lorenzo's Tree Service
5.0(
51
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business

Serving Kodak, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lorenzo arrived on time and proceeded to cut and remove stored tree limbs that I had trimmed from my property and did a fabulous job including cleanup and with a fair price. I highly recommend Lorenzo to all that need professional tree services."
Tree service
tree removal
tree removal
tree removal
tree removal

+38

Response time3 hrs
Response rate91%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
J and T Tree Service
4.7(
142
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Kodak, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"This is the go to tree service company in our area in my estimation, the ower & his two man crew did an outstanding job removing a dead 60 yr old Maple , the professionalism combined with their friendly personalities made me a retired senior very comfortable, the pricing is very fair & their attention to detail is excellent, they also went out of their way for full clean-up also stacking wood for me to use later , I have had experience with other tree services in the past but none impressed me like J&T tree service.....also want to give a shout-out to the tree climber who showed excellent knowledge of the job & the skill to do it right."
Response time1 day
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Southwinds Group
4.6(
200
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Kodak, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job! Professional, reasonable and on time! I needed to have 4 trees removed. 2 huge, 2 medium and all were very tall. Arrived when said they would. Worked hard, together and safe! I would recommend this team to any one."
PAVING STONE APRON
ASPHALT DRIVEWAY
PAVING STONE STAIRS
NATURAL
NATURAL STONE WALL

+2

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

There are four common ways to prune a tree correctly: crown thinning, crown reduction, crown raising, and crown cleaning. The method you choose depends on the purpose of pruning. However, making the correct cuts is a vital part of the process, regardless of your method. Pruning incorrectly can damage or even kill the tree. So, you may want to hire a professional tree-trimming company to tackle the task. 

Tree roots can take weeks to years to die, depending on the method you use. Chemical herbicides take the least amount of time—typically between three and four weeks—while homemade methods, like covering an old stump with leaves, could take between seven and eight years. If you’re unsure which method to use or how quickly you need to act, consulting with a pro is always a good idea.

Before you cut down a dead palm tree, try to revive it using the methods listed above. However, there are instances when it makes sense to remove a dead palm tree, including:

  • The heavily infected tree will infect nearby trees, bushes, and plants.

  • The palm’s roots are overtaking your yard, foundation, and sidewalk and causing structural damage.

  • The tree is unstable and a hazard to your property, your neighbor’s property, and pedestrians.

The felling notch you make before you make the final cut will determine which way the tree will fall. The cut will be in a wedge or triangle, and the tree will fall from the highest point of the triangle. You can use this, as well as the process described above, to estimate where a tree will fall. 

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