Tag: stump removal

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    How to choose the right tree service

    Do you need service to trim or remove a tree in the yard? But, you don’t have any personal knowledge how to choose the right service? Here are some points to consider.

    Legit

    Work like tree cutting, pruning and removal are not easy as what others think; it ‘s hard and risky. It is one of the reasons that you should hire a tree service that certified by International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), a member of a Tree Care Industry Association(TCIA) and Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP). If the company is certified, you could ensure that the service with a CTSP on staff would rather render job on safe and professional arboriculture work on your property. You could also say that a company with CTSP staff is committed to safely providing service and kept abreast on the new technological way in performing the service to clients.

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    Follow a standard

    In arboriculture services like pruning, trimming, tree-removal, and cutting, the standard procedures are highly emphasized and strictly followed. But in some cases, staff do not follow some rules; an example is the wearing of safety gear like a helmet with face shields, protective glasses, steel toe boots, saddle, and ropes. Legit companies have specially designed equipment that would make work safe for both homeowner and workers.

    Written cost and agreement

    To protect yourself and the company, the cost estimate, as well as some agreements and service conditions, should be all in writing. And as a legit company, no money down required before doing the job. Pay the agreed amount until the job is satisfactorily complete.

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    Company background

    You could read reviews and check ratings of the company you are hiring. There are also businesses that belong to Better Business Bureau that takes a higher regard to their clients. These companies with many complaints are taken out on the list. You could also get referrals from your friends and people having experience.

    Traits

    As a homeowner, be patient and considerate to the pricing of the service. Different companies offer the same services with different pricing too. Equipment, quality, and work efficiency affect the pricing of the service. The job is dangerous. So expect a different pricing of the service. On the part of the staff, it is also good if the workers are courteous and responsible to their work the way they deal with the clients.

    The points mentioned are just a few of the tips that could help you choose the right tree service near you, but if you live in Missouri, there are a lot of tree service in the different cities that offer the same work. Independence tree service is one of the companies in the town of Independence that highly recommended by many clients because of their quality, equipped and efficient services.…

  • Stump Removal: Ways Of Removing It In Your Yard

    Felling a tree is a rather simple process compared to removing the stump left behind. As much as most DIY homeowners can hack a tree until it falls, most of them are technically challenged when it comes removing the stump. If you reside in an area like Clarksville, the best thing you can do is to go tree service. With that in mind, here are some common stump removal methods.

    Manual stump removal

    Stump Manual stump removal or removal by hand is a process that is applied on a small or rotting stump. Ideally, manual stump removal is carried out using tools like digging bars and axes. Manual stump removal methods are all about hacking the roots to free the stump. This process can be time-consuming and laborious. Alternatively, you might consider hooking the stump to a truck and pulling it. Though these two methods are applied are applied on small stumps, using a truck to pull it is less time-consuming that hacking and manual pulling.

    Grinding methods

    Grinding methods are highly recommended when removing stumps. It is a cheap and effective. As such, when considering this option, the best thing to do is to walk with a professional. If you believe that you can do the grinding by yourself, you need to hire a grinder and handle it by yourself. However, grinding the tree by your own can be time-consuming and risky especially if you do not have the experience to handles jobs of this nature.

    Using chemicals

    Stumps can also be removed by chemical means. This is also considered a cost-effective method of removing stumps in your yard. You need to ensure you use the right chemical and apply it in the right areas. After employing the compound, wait for some time before the stump breaks down. Once the stump turns spongy, you can proceed at remove it manually or pull it using a truck.

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    Burning is a viable alternative when it comes to clearing stumps in your backyard. It is also used in an area where grinders cannot be employed. However, for all parts of the stump to burn, you need to ensure that it is dry and there are drilled home to ensure all parts of the stump burn.

    Tree stumps ruin the aesthetics of any lawn. They also pose a significant danger to children playing around. They can also harbor pests leading to serious infestation. With this in mind, you have every reason to cut down any stump in your yard.…