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Wreck’em Tech Lights and Lawns
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Gardendale, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When we called Hayden for the first time, he came out the next day and scalped our yard and trimmed down our grasses in our garden, which was no easy task! He did an excellent job! We would highly recommend!"
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Lawn and Tree Services
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove

Serving Gardendale, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Fantastic job by Lawn and Tree. Trimmed the fruitless mulberry dead branches that were needing removed before the winds blew them down. Jake is so friendly and knowledgeable. He cleaned the entire ears of debris before leaving. Lawn and Tree gets an A from us!"
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Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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.

It is possible to burn out a tree stump if it is dried out and in an area of your property with a large buffer. Drill holes in the stump and dig around the base so it burns more easily. Then, build a small campfire on top using kindling and firewood. You’ll need enough to keep the fire going for many hours to completely burn out the stump, especially if it’s large. 

Monitor the fire closely to ensure it doesn’t spread, and have a hose on hand if it starts to get out of control. When the fire is out, break apart the burned stump and dig out what’s left of it.  

If this sounds like a good option, learn more about how to burn a tree stump before attempting it, as it does come with risks.

There are a few things you should look for in a stump removal company to make sure you’ll be satisfied with the results:

  • Proper business licensing and insurance

  • History of positive reviews

  • Good rating with the Better Business Bureau

We also recommend asking any company you’re considering the following questions to help find the best value:

  • Will you remove the roots as well as the stump?

  • Will you haul away wood chips or large portions of the stump?

  • What method will you use to remove the stump?

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