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Chet's Tree
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Olympia, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They cut down my 80' Maple Tree professionally. They had all the right equipment on site including a heavy duty large capacity chipper. Also had a splitter. All limbs were cut and roped down to prevent any damage to residence. I would highly recommend this company, good service and reasonably priced."
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Response time2 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Sunrise Landscaping & Tree Removal
4.5(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Olympia, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew from Sunrise Landscaping & Tree Removal were total professionals who did an outstanding job. I was worried about the tree being close to my house, but they relieved my fears by their "top-notch" attention to detail. I would absolutely hire them again and recommend them to anyone who asks."
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+4

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Northwestern Tree Surgeons, Inc.
4.4(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Olympia, WA and surrounding areas

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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%
98 neighbors recently requested a quote
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American Tree Care
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Olympia, WA and surrounding areas

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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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Highlander Logging, Inc.
4.7(
53
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Tree Removal

Serving Olympia, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike, the owner, is a great guy. His workers were hard-working, nose to the grindstone type of men. They did a great job trimming/de-sailing my very large, tall pine trees in Yelm, WA. They cleaned up great too. I will hire Mike and his guys when I decide to remove a few trees. Use them, you won't be disappointed!!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
69 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C.P.C. Landscape, LLC
3.9(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Olympia, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Cliff came out very quickly and gave bid for assembly of pergola kit and one additional small porch cover. His carpenters came out as scheduled, did a great job, cleaned up afterwards. Couldn’t be happier!"
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You should avoid cutting off the top of mature cherry trees. This process is called tree topping, and it’s not recommended for cherry trees—or any trees, for that matter. Tree topping removes between one-third to half of the length of the tree trunk, resulting in structurally unsound, fruitless suckers. The only exception is for saplings. Young pie, sour, and tart cherry trees that are over 30 inches tall in the fall or winter before the tree blooms can benefit from heading cuts.

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.

Ideally, you should wait to prune until trees have gone dormant in late fall to early winter. The worst times to prune trees are early fall and late summer, as pruning them so close to dormancy makes it difficult for the tree recover before it goes dormant for the season.

It depends on the problem, the affected part of the tree, the risk of the pathogen spreading, and the overall health of your tree. Many diseases, fungal infections, and insect infestations can be successfully treated, especially if the issue is only in a few branches. However, if a disease is too widespread, too severe, too easily spread, or in the roots, the tree will likely need to be removed.

Tree borers are difficult to control and remove once they make a home in your tree. However, with patience and determination, some methods can slow the damage or even eliminate the pests. But, once the damage is too much for the tree to handle, the only solution becomes removing it. Talk to a tree specialist early for the best chance at saving your tree.

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