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Lorenzo's Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving Kodak, TN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lorenzo's Tree Service was prompt, professional, friendly and knowledgeable. The tree was down and debris taken away in no time with a clean job sight left behind. I will 100% call them for future projects."
Tree service
tree removal
tree removal
tree removal
tree removal

+38

Response time3 hrs
Response rate91%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
A Better Tree Service
4.8(
120
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Serving Kodak, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Steve and Jim were on time, their work was extremely professional, knowledgeable; and took great care to not disturb or damage my home and property. They dropped the tree, removed the wood and debris and cleaned the area with great care. I've had other tree people before, but Better Tree Service did outstanding work. I WILL contract with them again when needed."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Southwinds Group
4.6(
200
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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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Summers Professional Tree Service LLC
5.0(
21
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Serving Kodak, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Summer Professional Tree Service is exceptional in all aspects. They are beyond competent and knowledgeable. I would high recommend them for any tree project."
Our Trucks
Climbers
Storm Damage
Recent Work
Recent Work

+48

Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Unless it’s dead or dangerous, think twice about cutting down a tree in your yard. They’re good for health, well-being, wildlife, and the environment. Plus, local authorities often have regulations prohibiting the removal of trees, especially protected species or individual trees with historical value.

Unless there’s some sort of rule in your community’s homeowners’ association that requires you to remove a stump, there’s no law that says you have to take it out. If you’re not wedded to the idea of removing it, there are plenty of ways to get creative with this tree remnant. Using the stump as the medium for a wood carving or turning it into a planter are just two examples of ways to repurpose a tree stump.

Using Epsom salt to kill a tree stump typically takes between six and 12 months. While this may seem like a long time, it is significantly faster than the natural decomposition process, which can take up to seven years. This method is a viable DIY option for stumps that do not pose an immediate hazard. If you need a faster solution, you can hire a professional for stump removal or grinding, though this may cause more damage to the surrounding ground.

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