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Rood Feller
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Ripley, WV and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andrew and his crew are professionals. They topped and trimmed very tall willow trees overhanging my garage and hot tub along with another large maple nearing the power lines along the road. They did a superb job. I highly recommend them to anyone needing tree service in out area."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
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One Man Freelancing
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Ripley, WV and surrounding areas

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I am a young business owner and brand new father! I have worked all over the construction industry from a young age and became a licensed plumber before I finished highschool. The name “One man” Freelancing was inspired by my service in the WV national guard where I still currently serve as the “one man” a term given to the cannon crewmember who loads and fires the artillery cannons. I have a broad range of knowledge and problem solving skills, if I don’t know how to do the job I will surely be able to learn and you will not be disappointed with results!

Ziggy’s Hauling and Handyman Service
New to Angi
Tree Trimming

Serving Ripley, WV and surrounding areas

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I’m a dependable, hardworking professional with several years of hands-on experience helping homeowners, landlords, and property owners with property cleanouts, hauling, yard cleanup, junk removal, and general property maintenance. I take pride in doing quality work, treating every customer and property with respect, and making sure the job is completed safely and professionally. I’m based in Columbus, Ohio and serve Columbus and it surrounding area.\n\nMy experience includes residential and rental-property cleanouts, junk removal, hauling and disposal, yard cleanup, loading and unloading, moving items, and helping prepare properties for their next use. I’m comfortable handling jobs of different sizes, from small cleanup projects to larger clean outs that require extra labor and careful organization. \n\nI believe in showing up when I say I will, communicating clearly, working efficiently, and leaving the job completed properly. I understand that customers are trusting me with their homes\n

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Moss Tree Service LLC
5.0(
21
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Ripley, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work Moss Tree Service went extremely well! Showed up on time, the workers did more than expected, in a very professional manner, and performed the work as safely as possible! I will definitely hire them again."
Spider lift
Tree removal
Finished job
Spider lift in action
4/13/2022

+9

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

Yes, cutting a tree's roots can cause it to fall, particularly if major support roots are severed. In extreme cases, trimming roots can affect the tree's structure and stability. Many crucial roots are located just below the soil's surface. If you make severe cuts to roots more than 2 inches in diameter, you risk impacting the tree's water flow and its ability to withstand severe winds or storms. Even cutting roots less than half an inch in diameter under or outside the tree's canopy can cut off its water supply, causing it to decline, die, and eventually topple.

Once you confirm a tree is dead, you should remove it. Dead trees eventually fall, and larger trees in particular can cause damage to rooftops, fencing, flowers, and other objects. As we mentioned, letting decayed wood stay in your yard also invites risks to the surrounding landscaping and vegetation.

The ideal depth of a tree notch depends on the tree, but it should usually be between 20% and 25% of the tree’s depth. However, if the tree is leaning towards the direction of the notch, it can be cut more shallowly—at as little as 10% of the depth. When the tree is leaning away from the direction it needs to be felled, you can cut deeper, closer to 30%.

It’s not as common for Dutch elm disease to affect other types of trees, especially if the surrounding trees aren’t elms. However, it is possible for DED to spread to other trees, particularly in northern states, like Minnesota. In fact, it’s a good idea to use geography to identify wood and determine which types of trees are in your yard. 

Unfortunately, the complex and shallow root system of elm trees makes surrounding elm trees particularly vulnerable to DED. Early discovery is key!

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