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Avatar for American Tree Care
American Tree Care
4.9(
58
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Oak Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ammon is the best out there. He is not like so many other service industry owners. He is always on time, always professional, and he goes above and beyond. We have hired him twice and his prices are competitive and he has even done a little extra each time at no charge. He cleans up everything and him and his team are efficient. We will hire him again for sure."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stanford Stump Grinding, LLC
5.0(
14
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Oak Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gus (owner) is excellent at communicating. He got back to us quickly, and came by to give us an estimate. We set the dates, it was a two day job as we had about 20 or so stumps. Some ranging from 36+" down to about 12" in diameter. He showed up on time and got right to work. After the grinding was complete, he blew the mulch around to tidy things up a bit. I can highly recommend Stanford Stump Grinding without hesitation or reservation. Hard working, honest, fair pricing ...... you simply can't ask anything more. from anyone."
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding

+13

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gaspar Services
4.5(
71
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Oak Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired Johnny to clear my shop roof and glad I did. Fast,Friendly and professional. Can't say enough about how good of a job he did at a fair price. I hear he provides many different services and I will be adding his number to my speed dial..5 Stars !!"
After!
Composite deck
New kitchen
New living room
Doors

+58

Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Cornerstone Tree Services
Cornerstone Tree Services
5.0(
7
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Oak Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"I had a pine tree that had large branches were growing over my shed and reaching over the edge of the roof of my house. There were times in the past, when the ice covering the branches, that the branches rested upon the power lines. There were two vertical trunks that were twisted upon each other. All of these branches and trunks were removed without harm to my facility and did not hit the power lines. The tree was completely removed and hauled away. Before they left, the clean up the area. Very professional"
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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new image excavation and tree service LLC
5.0(
2
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Oak Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt and his company did through and quality work. We couldn't have been happier with the end result. He went above and beyond to ensure we were happy with the work that was done. We had several bids and he was 1/3 of the cost the others were. But more importantly he stood behind the work he did and was a man of his word which is so hard to find. If you're struggling to find someone who is reliable and does quality work look no further. You won't be dissappointed"
Response time2 days
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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J Plus Construction Services, LLC
5.0(
3
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Oak Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can highly recommend J Plus Construction after the excellent work they did in transforming my wildly overgrown grass into a beautifully trimmed lawn surrounding my house. Two men worked tirelessly for approximately two hours and did everything I needed to be done with care and attention to my requests. I highly recommend this company."
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TnT Arbology
New to Angi
Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Oak Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

At TnT Arbology, we are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We enjoy our work and are not satisfied until you are happy. As a small local company owned and operated by a veteran and a woman, we have a unique understanding of life on Whidbey. We are constantly expanding our knowledge and honing our skills. We only hire people from our community that are as meticulous as we are and that are willing to put in an honest days work. All of our staff are fully vetted and screened. We have 25+ years of combined experience in Design, Quality Control, Landscaping, and Project Management in and around Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands. At TnT Arbology, no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Response time3 hrs
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

Any cutting of tree roots can hurt or kill a tree, which is why it's recommended you don’t do it unless the roots are damaging or invasive on a nearby structure like your home. You should never cut more than 15 percent of above-ground tree roots at one time. If you have any questions about cutting tree roots, contact your local arborist.

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

If it’s your property, then you can plant a tree near power lines, but it’s not the best idea. Any vegetation that grows within 10 feet or so of power lines will fall under the responsibility of the utility company, and they may trim or remove it as necessary. If you do move forward with your plan, try to choose a smaller ornamental tree, plant it as far away from the power lines as you can, and keep it trimmed to avoid future problems.

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