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Branch Boss Tree Co
4.9(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving River Oaks, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James and his crew from Branch Boss removed several large, dead live oaks and cleared a path to the water at the back of our house on Lake Granbury. Some of the cedar trees removed on the steep slope were in excess of 20-30 tall. The work was completed in a safe, professional manner. The trees were all removed from the job site, and James crew left the site in good condition. Branch Boss has the experience and equipment to remove trees in this difficult terrain."
Property rehabilitation
Property rehabilitation
Property rehabilitation
Property rehabilitation
Property rehabilitation

+2

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
77 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sal's Treescape Service
4.9(
247
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving River Oaks, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Sal is a friendly guy and wants to please the customer and will give his expert opinion. You can tell Sal knows what he is talking about, and I recommend him to anyone looking for tree service. The clean up was awesome."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Campos Tree Service
4.7(
99
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving River Oaks, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Had several other services scheduled for quotes. Juan called within a couple hours and came out next day. Gave us quote and told us how he’d do the job. Accepted his quote on spot as I thought it was fair and less than I had expected. His crew started and completed the entire job the following day. Everything was as discussed/agreed from trimming to removal, to clean up. Will use him again next time we need tree service and based on our experience with this job will gladly recommend Campos to others needing tree service."
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+17

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cristian Tree Service
4.7(
159
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving River Oaks, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are honest, dependable, family owned and operated and have an excellent work ethic. Several neighbors have already employed them after seeing the great job they did on our massive trees. They cleaned up every detail after finishing the work. Highly recommend!"
When We star the job!!
Tree removal
Tree removal
My work.
This is my job!! Clean!! Like This!!

+295

Response time2 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Ram Tree Service
4.9(
205
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving River Oaks, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great service, well managed by Romel and the crew was excellent. They cut many branches from my live oak tree in a timely manner. I was very impressed by the safety measures they took when climbing up within the tree. They also cleaned and raked the yard to remove any remaining debris. Their pricing was VERY reasonable. I would definitely hire them again!!!!!"
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate98%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

Palm trees aren’t much different than your typical tree removal. Removing a palm tree is a standard procedure as long as pros have the proper tools and supplies. For DIYers, however, there are some risks associated with palm tree removal. Palm trees have spiky fronds, bark, and patches of hefty wood. So, it’s best to let an experienced tree service pro remove a palm tree.

A standard tree removal doesn’t include stump grinding. If you want your contractor to remove your tree and grind the stump, you must pay an extra charge. That said, you’ll likely save on the cost of stand-alone service—especially if it’s a small tree and they can finish both jobs in a single trip.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Only trim palm trees as needed, which is usually about once per year. However, don't stick to that schedule if the palm tree doesn't need it. Avoid trimming palm trees when possible. It’s best to trim palm trees only when you notice a buildup of dead fronds. That said, leave the brown fronds during the dormant season because this organic matter helps protect the tree from the cooler weather.

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