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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
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Affordable Demolitions and Tree Service
4.9(
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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%
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A Lot For Less
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Cross Plains, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was a bit nervous at first because the limb over the house could have caused serious damage but this tree service has excellent work skills and good team players. Very happy with their work!"
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+18

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Torres Lawn & Trimming Service
4.3(
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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.

It's easy to misidentify trees that appear to be maple trees due to similarities in leaf shapes. Sweetgum, sycamore, and yellow poplar all have leaf shapes and appearances similar to maples. The fact that around a dozen maple tree varieties exist, only about half of which are considered common, makes misidentification an often typical occurrence.  

The costs vary from $250 to $5,000 per tree, depending on the size, complexity of the trimming, and labor.

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion.

Generally, no, tree topping isn’t a good technique, and you should avoid using it in most cases. Tree topping may be the only good option to save a tree following severe damage after a storm, but in most other cases, it’s not the right choice. Tree topping can leave trees vulnerable to disease and further damage, and most pros will suggest against it.

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