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Avatar for Pacific Arboriculture
Pacific Arboriculture
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Fife, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pacific Arboriculture did a great job on my neighbors trees along with one of my trees today. Safe and fair priced work. Awesome job on clean up. Professional, courteous and quick responses with all employees from scheduling to quoting to days work. 100% recommend."
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Storm work

+218

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Altaview Tree Service, LLC
4.9(
92
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Fife, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys are fantastic. We met with several arborists, and Brenda & Jose impressed us from the moment we met them. One tree was a problematic situation because it was our neighbor's tree that we needed to have the branches removed from our property, and our neighbor was not cooperating. Originally we planned to have the tree cut with a hedge trimer right up the property line. Jose cared enough and hand-cut each branch individually. This tree is at least 75' tall. The other two trees we in our back yard and again, the team at Altaview performed to perfection."
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+18

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Pacific Coast Stump Grinding General Contractors, LLC
Pacific Coast Stump Grinding General Contractors, LLC
4.8(
141
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Fife, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Neil was very easy to work with from the day I contacted him! He came on time and finished the job in the estimated completion time, also cleaned up after the job was done! Very quality work, will recommend Pacific Coast Stump grinding to my friends and families!"
Response time40 mins
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Northwestern Tree Surgeons, Inc.
Northwestern Tree Surgeons, Inc.
4.4(
236
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Fife, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The trees I wanted trimmed were done in a timely manner and the area was totally cleaned. There was a communications problem. The arborist was the only person on site that spoke English well. He explained what needed to be done to the foreman and left. From then on it was touch and go. Luckily, one of the young guys doing the work spoke some English. I had to watch what was being done, running from the front to the back of my yard. I was having two trees done at once. Sometimes I would catch a mistake being made, as to what I asked for, and sometimes I wouldn't. I finally was able to get a hold of the arborist and have him come back. In the end, the trees were trimmed, it wasn't a disaster, and I was somewhat satisfied with the work."
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding

+19

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
82 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Martin Landscaping
4.6(
36
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Fife, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Everything we asked Elder and his worker Lucas to do was done completely. They worked nonstop for seven hours. We could not have asked for better workers. We have hired Elder at Martin Landscaping on a regular monthly basis. Thank you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! It’s nice to know that there are still people out there with their work ethic! We give them an A+ rating!!!"
Landscaping
Landscaping
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Landscaping

+6

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Garcia Landscaping
Garcia Landscaping
5.0(
20
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Fife, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Besides landscaping they also did lawn care! My yard did a 360! They are professional, polite n efficient! So glad my husband hired them! 100% satisfied with their job n look forward to having them do more!😀😀😀"
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by26%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

While there is a lot of debate about whether boiling water is strong enough to kill tree roots, it is not best to remove the roots from large, old trees. You may be able to weaken young roots enough to remove them manually, but boiling water will likely not do the trick for large root systems.

While the trees in your backyard are good for the environment and look beautiful, they could present a danger to your home under the wrong circumstances. This task is typically beyond the capabilities of the average homeowner due to its dangerous nature, so it’s best to leave this task to a professional. In some cities, it’s even illegal to remove a tree yourself.

In most cases, your neighbor is responsible for roots from their tree that cause damage to your property. If your pavement, the foundation of your home, or a fence is damaged by roots from a neighbor’s tree, you likely will have legal recourse for financial relief. While it’s better to notify your neighbor of any problems you notice as soon as they arise to avoid costly damage, there are some instances where filing a civil suit is your only recourse. Your homeowner’s insurance company might wish to do so on your behalf if you file a claim.

In most cases, leaving tree roots underground is not a problem if the stump has been removed or ground below the soil. However, some larger roots may decompose, leaving dents in your soil. Additionally, some aggressive trees, including willows, oaks, elms, maples, and poplars may grow back from roots. Large aggressive trees with established root systems are more likely to grow back.

Tree roots can take weeks to years to die, depending on the method you use. Chemical herbicides take the least amount of time—typically between three and four weeks—while homemade methods, like covering an old stump with leaves, could take between seven and eight years. If you’re unsure which method to use or how quickly you need to act, consulting with a pro is always a good idea.

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