Shrub Removal

Shrub removal involves the cutting down and full extraction of unwanted, overgrown, or dead shrubs from your property. Whether you're clearing space for a new landscaping plan, eliminating diseased growth, or removing shrubs that have outgrown their space, professional removal ensures the job is done cleanly and safely. Angi connects you with local pros who can handle shrub removal of any scale and haul away the debris.

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Common Shrub Removal Service Questions

Mature lilac bushes that are large and overgrown are more challenging to remove than small lilac bushes. Large lilac bushes have deeper roots that are more widespread, making it harder to dig them up and remove them. If you don’t dig under and around the primary roots, then you run the risk of the lilac bush growing back. So, it is a time-consuming process if done correctly. 

If you want to remove a bush that’s located on top of utility lines, you’ll need to call your local utility company to determine the best course of action. If you can’t dig out your stump its roots, cutting a bush off at ground level might be the best you can do. Adding a planter over top of the cut branch or planting something else around the stump can cover the area while the stump decomposes.

Anytime the ground isn’t frozen is an appropriate time to pull out a bush. If you plan to replant over in that same spot, you should aim to remove the bush in late fall or early spring to allow whatever seeds or starts time to grow and cover the new soil. 

The easiest way to remove bushes is first to cut the bush down. You may need to use a handsaw, pruning shears, or a chainsaw for thicker branches. Once you’ve removed most of the branches, you can then cut the base of the shrub as low to the ground as you can get. Then, with a shovel, dig around until you expose the roots. Dig out the roots, being careful not to leave any roots in the soil.

The cost to remove all bushes around a house can vary widely based on the size and number of bushes, their location, and the complexity of the removal process. Smaller properties with fewer or smaller bushes may cost less, while larger properties with numerous or larger bushes will cost more. Additionally, if any bushes are located in hard-to-reach areas, you’ll likely pay additional labor costs. To get an accurate cost estimate, it’s always a good idea to obtain quotes from local landscaping or tree removal services based on the specific needs of your property.