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Avatar for Hugo's Tree Service
Hugo's Tree Service
4.8(
179
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Elkhart, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hugo & his team are very skilled! We had a very large tree within 3â of a roof. They took down the tree perfectly. I will use them for all my future tree services & highly recommend them!"
Tree Removal
Finishing The tree
Half dead tree
Half dead Tree
Half Dead Tree

+7

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BW Insect Control and Tree Care
4.4(
72
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Elkhart, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Customers say: True professional

"DR Bob treated my tree for Dutch elm disease, as well as my shrubs for spider mites, and black spot. Definitely cheaper than replacing all my shrubs, which I was preparing to do. Prompt and professional. Fingers crossed, this works!"
Response time4 hrs
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Gilliam Endeavor's LLC
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Elkhart, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Gilliam Endeavor's LLC is a Service-Connected Disabled Veteran-Owned business built on military-grade discipline and integrity. We specialize in high-quality property solutions, from professional flooring, window, and door installations to expert tree removal and stump grinding. Fully insured and committed to precision, we take pride in clear communication and leaving every job site in peak condition. Whether it's a small residential repair or a large commercial project, we deliver results you can trust.

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Hendrix Tree Service
5.0(
9
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+3 more

Serving Elkhart, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional did great job tree was next to house very careful not 1 limb fell on house when done cleaned roof and ground even the mess that was there before they started respectful of property and neighbors going in and out hauling tree off it was very large pine tree that had died they explained the process as they worked completely in the know what was happening would hire them again"
TREE TRIMMIMG
TREE TRIMMIMG
Response time11 hrs
Response rate93%
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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 possible, although a lot depends on the cause of damage and what steps you take. If the remaining parts of the maple tree are alive and not under attack by disease or pests, they can often be saved even if large portions of the maple tree have died. Frequent watering, careful pruning, mulch, and any recommended fungicides or insecticides can all help with survival.

If you’re planning on keeping the tree, unless the roots are invasive, there’s no need to remove them, as doing so can cause damage to the tree. If the tree has been cut down and the stump and roots are left, grinding and removing the stump can cause root decay for some species. For other species, the stump and roots will need to be removed to prevent pests, disease, and possible tree regrowth.

The best tool to cut trees is a chain saw. You can adjust your chain saw to the correct size based on the size of the branches, offering you the fastest and cleanest cut for medium- to large-sized trees. Depending on the type of chainsaw you use, you can cut through larger trees than you would with a more manual tool like an ax.

There are several signs that may indicate a tree needs to be cut down. These include visible damage to the trunk or branches, a hollow trunk, extensive storm damage, or a significant lean to one side. Other warning signs are pest infestations or the tree growing too close to a house, power lines, or other structures. It is best to hire a professional arborist to inspect the tree, as they can determine if it can be saved or if removal is necessary.

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