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MFC Lawncare
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+7 more

Serving Cross Plains, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Yet again, Jason and the team at MFC have taken great care of our landscaping needs! We just moved to the area and have already used their services 3 times. Great communication, timely responses, and the work they do is always completed to perfection. Thanks, MFC!"
Removal of cactus
Land clearing
Lawn & Yard Work Project
Lawn & Yard Work Project
Lawn & trim/removal

+96

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Affordable Demolitions and Tree Service
4.9(
32
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Cross Plains, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very thorough and polite. Excellent cleanup after the job was finished. His estimate was very low for the hours spent on the project, but no attempt was made for an up-charge. I highly recommend this company!"
Tree Work
Tree
tree
tree
tree

+5

Response time3 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Torres Lawn & Trimming Service
4.3(
12
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+7 more

Serving Cross Plains, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have never hired a more professional and well mannered crew of individuals to do a job. They went above and beyond my expectations. Highly impressed by the quality of work performed as well as their diligence in doing it. I would highly recommend this company to anyone! Outstanding customer service."
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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.

In the short term, you’ll have a lot of fallen trees to deal with. Tree removal services costs typically start at $200 per tree and increase based on species and size. Then, you’ll have to deal with the loss of trees: That means a loss of shade and a greater risk of rain runoff and erosion. Also, you’ll miss out on the health and aesthetic benefits of having trees on your property, which could even affect the resale value of your home.

That being said, cutting down a tree it’s not always a bad idea. Trees growing too close to rooftops can present fire hazards or debris problems. You may need to remove diseased or dying trees to prevent future issues.

It may be possible, but transplanting a large, mature tree can be a tricky project, and some trees handle it better than others. If you have a tree you need to save and are considering transplanting it elsewhere, we highly suggest calling a tree removal service and arranging a consultation to see what they say (and how much a full transplant would cost).

Consumers typically do not need to worry about the cost of tree insurance, as professional tree service companies pay for their own coverage. For a tree service business, an average U.S. policy covering about $1 million in general liability costs roughly $40 a month or $500 a year. More extensive policies, providing between $500,000 to $2 million in coverage, can cost between $3,000 and $6,000 annually, depending on the company's size and scope of work. Tree service professionals should speak with an insurance company to determine the right plan for their business.

You should avoid cutting off the top of mature cherry trees. This process is called tree topping, and it’s not recommended for cherry trees—or any trees, for that matter. Tree topping removes between one-third to half of the length of the tree trunk, resulting in structurally unsound, fruitless suckers. The only exception is for saplings. Young pie, sour, and tart cherry trees that are over 30 inches tall in the fall or winter before the tree blooms can benefit from heading cuts.

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