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Stump Professionals, LLC
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Old Hickory, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have hired Devin a few times now, because the entire process super easy. Scheduling and project go seamlessly. I have recommended him to many of my neighbors and they have all used his service as well."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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R & P Outdoor Solutions
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Old Hickory, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Done a very professional job in a timely manner and was very well mannered. Great prices as well would highly recommend to anybody for tree and lawn services thanx again for the great job"
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Large Oaks over a garage leaning. Taken down smoothly and cleaned up.
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Large Oak cut and removed
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Your neighbor is not in a good position to know if your trees are truly dead or pose any kind of danger. That’s why hiring an arborist or tree service expert can be such an important part of the process. If the trees are still alive and don’t pose any threat, you’re in the clear (but you may want to document and photograph everything in case events turn sour down the road).

But if a tree is visibly dead and near the property line, you should remove it to be safe. If a dead tree falls on a neighbor’s property, they may have grounds to sue for negligence. If any branches on trees have died, it’s a good idea to cut them back for similar reasons.

In most cases, leaving tree roots underground is not a problem if the stump has been removed or ground below the soil. However, some larger roots may decompose, leaving dents in your soil. Additionally, some aggressive trees, including willows, oaks, elms, maples, and poplars may grow back from roots. Large aggressive trees with established root systems are more likely to grow back.

Many gardeners charge an hourly rate for their services, and your total cost will depend on the amount of services and the experience of the gardener. Gardeners with basic experience charge between $20 and $30 per hour, while a more experienced gardener can charge as much as $60 to $88 per hour.

The cost of lawn mowing is about $125, which you might need on a weekly or biweekly basis. However, the cost of soil testing averages about $1,450, which should only be done every three to five years. 

Yes, cutting a tree's roots can cause it to fall, particularly if major support roots are severed. In extreme cases, trimming roots can affect the tree's structure and stability. Many crucial roots are located just below the soil's surface. If you make severe cuts to roots more than 2 inches in diameter, you risk impacting the tree's water flow and its ability to withstand severe winds or storms. Even cutting roots less than half an inch in diameter under or outside the tree's canopy can cut off its water supply, causing it to decline, die, and eventually topple.

Salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, and burning can all help dissolve a tree stump. You can also bury the tree stump in soil or mulch to help it rot naturally. Killing a tree stump prevents future regrowth, but you may also remove it by digging it out or grinding it.

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