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Avatar for Gabe's Top It Or Drop It Tree Service, LLC
Gabe's Top It Or Drop It Tree Service, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Princeton, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were out of town and they came to our front yard did the job and when we returned the stump was gone, hole filled and grass planted. Gabes is good business to hire!"
Full Tree Before Coming Down
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+115

Response time1 day
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Central Wisconsin Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Princeton, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Central Wisconsin Excavating (CWE) did a fantastic job on our project. They built a solid, well-prepared foundation for our 80,000-bushel grain bin and graded our driveways perfectly to ensure water drains away from our buildings. Their attention to detail, quality of work, and professionalism really stood out. The site was left clean and properly finished, and everything was done right the first time. We’re extremely happy with the results and would highly recommend CWE to anyone needing excavation or site work done right."
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Pond project
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Resolve Stump Removal
5.0(
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Serving Princeton, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rex is very professional and very responsive. He did an amazing job for us and also gave us excellent advice for the care of our trees. Without hesitation, we will hire him again and refer him to everyone we know."
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40 inch maple stump with extending roots

+9

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kirmse Tree Removal LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Princeton, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had an about 40 foot tree come down early on a Sunday morning. Zack answered my call right away, was here that morning and worked at one point through a torrential downpour to get the tree cut and cleared. Then was respectful enough to wait a few hours to remove the biggest tree stump parts so he wouldn't tear up my yard after the rainfall. Can't say enough good things about the job he did. Price was reasonable for an emergency Sunday job. I would definitely recommend him."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

If you don’t cut down a dead, dying, or diseased tree, it can become a nesting place for pests like mosquitos, bees, beetles, wasps, fly larvae, and more. Some pests will live in the tree, while others will feed off the decaying wood. Unhealthy trees are also more likely to fall over, potentially injuring people and causing damage to your property.

A dead tree should always be cut down, because it could fall and cause injuries or damage, and it can also attract insects like carpenter ants. A tree that’s diseased beyond repair should also be cut down, but it’s not always easy for a homeowner to tell. Signs of disease include dying branches, a hollow trunk, leaning, and discolored or missing leaves, but your best bet is to hire a local arborist who can evaluate the tree and tell you if it can be saved or should be cut down.

A pro can guide you on the alternatives to tree topping depending on the specific issues within your trees. For example, if you’re dealing with breakage and cracks in your tree, they may suggest canopy reduction, which removes less than 25% of the tree’s limbs. If you’re dealing with lesser damage, some intentional pruning may be all you need. If you’re looking to get a clearer view through your tree, the pro may also try windowing or skirting your tree.

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.

If you don’t stake a tree that needs support, it could be at greater risk of being damaged or failing completely, whether it uproots or falls over. That could cause damage to your property or other surrounding trees. If you want to grow healthy trees, you may need to stake them for best results.

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