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A Best Tree Service
4.8(
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Serving Live Oak, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

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Emergency services offered

"A Best Tree service does an A+ job EVERY TIME. I have been using them for at least 15 years to keep our shrubs trimmed and trees, including 3 Huge Red Oaks and a huge Pecan pruned and in good health. Jesus always returns my calls right away and usually will come by the next day to look at the job and give me a great price. I rarely make comments in this manner, but Jesus and his men deserve the praise!"
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Versatility Mills and Land Improvement
5.0(
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Serving Live Oak, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"Extremely professional and knowledgeable about our trees. Very efficient and thorough. They trimmed several trees to enhance our property and we could not be happier with the result. Met with us prior to the job and listened to our needs and made excellent suggestions to complete the job. Cleaned the area and took away all debris. I would recommend 100%"
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate90%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Aguilera Tree Service and more
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Serving Live Oak, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

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Emergency services offered

"Professional crew showed up when they said they would and cleaned area when they were done. Trees look great the envy of the street. Would absolutely hire again if I need any tree service done again."
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+6

Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jesus Luna Tree Service
4.9(
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Serving Live Oak, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

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Emergency services offered

"Jesus Luna’s tree service was excellent! I was provided a reasonable free quote within an hour of my request for service. The team trimmed my tree, removed all trimmings and raked the area clean. I highly recommend their service to future clients in need of tree removal services."
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+90

Response time9 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Steel Roots Tree Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Live Oak, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"Excellent service and reasonable prices. Provided great advice on managing the trees in my yard so they donâ t interfere with each other. Cleaned up everything before they left. I have made an appointment with them to come back in a year to monitor progress. I highly recommend to anyone needing trees trimmed, removed, or stumps removed."
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+3

Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Cristian Luna Tree Service
4.4(
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Serving Live Oak, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

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Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend Cristian Luna Tree Service! Very fast, very professional and very accommodating. I had a tree in my front yard that was a fall risk and needed to be cut down quickly. They worked within my budget and went above and beyond to get the job done within hours of agreeing on terms. They showed up and finished the job before I even knew they had arrived. They've earned my future business!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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B Martinez Tree Service
4.7(
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Serving Live Oak, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr Martinez did an amazing job. After the trees were trimmed he trimmed the hedges across the front of the house . He then took my riding lawnmower and cut and edged the whole property, which is situated on an acre of land! All at no additional cost! All the tree branches were hauled off. It is such a rarity to receive such excellent customer service. I would give him 10 stars!"
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate94%
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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.

Leaving a dead tree can expose your other trees to potential diseases, pests, and fungi, and it can also be a hazard. If your tree is dead, then you should hire a tree maintenance service to remove it. Cutting down trees is extremely dangerous, and a professional can ensure no one gets hurt and there is no damage to your property. Tree removal costs between $200 and $2,000 and will prevent future issues and keep you and your property safe.

It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.

The typical lifespan of a Bradford pear is relatively short, only 15 to 25 years. However, these trees have issues long before their life is over. Due to their soft wood and fast-growing branches, Bradford pear trees often split around 15 years, making them a risk for falling branches and more prone to disease. 

It takes anywhere from three to seven years for a stump to decompose on its own. This timeframe can depend on the kind of tree and your climate. The lower to the ground the stump is, the faster it rots. If you kill a tree stump with salt, boiling water, herbicide, light deprivation, or burning, the tree stump decomposes faster. 

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