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All American Tree Service

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All American Tree Service

4.42(
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Customers say: Quality work
21 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

We have over 10 years of experience in the business. Here at American tree service we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Would have given them 15 stars if I could"

Celie H on November 2025

We have over 10 years of experience in the business. Here at American tree service we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Would have given them 15 stars if I could"

Celie H on November 2025


Bullzeye Tree Service LLC

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Bullzeye Tree Service LLC

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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call Today!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call Today!


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Broadleaf Tree And Shrub

4.97(
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Broadleaf Tree And Shrub

4.97(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 local quotes requested

ISA Certified Arborist and TCIA certified tree care specialists on staff, with over 20 years of experience. We provide expertise, quality, and customer service to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every costumer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"The crew came out to remove a few limbs over my house, they made a plan, executed, cleaned up and we're gone within a few hours. The property looks great and the crew will be returning in the fall."

Jacob R on December 2024

ISA Certified Arborist and TCIA certified tree care specialists on staff, with over 20 years of experience. We provide expertise, quality, and customer service to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every costumer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"The crew came out to remove a few limbs over my house, they made a plan, executed, cleaned up and we're gone within a few hours. The property looks great and the crew will be returning in the fall."

Jacob R on December 2024


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Bruder Tree & Landscape Services

4.92(
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Bruder Tree & Landscape Services

4.92(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 local quotes requested

Bruder Tree & Landscape Services is your locally owned and operated tree and landscape business. Whether you have tree or many, or even clearing of a lot,we have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next tree and scrub related project. We are a veteran owned and operated company. We fully licensed and insured for your protection. Call us today and we look forward to your future business!

"He was professional, timely and did a great job."

Robbi-Shan F on April 2025

Bruder Tree & Landscape Services is your locally owned and operated tree and landscape business. Whether you have tree or many, or even clearing of a lot,we have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next tree and scrub related project. We are a veteran owned and operated company. We fully licensed and insured for your protection. Call us today and we look forward to your future business!

"He was professional, timely and did a great job."

Robbi-Shan F on April 2025


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Triangle Stump Removal & More

4.85(
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Triangle Stump Removal & More

4.85(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 years of experience

Triangle Stump Removal & More proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. We have a five person team with four trucks to do you job. We specialize with medium to large projects. Due to size of my team and equipment, we have a minimum starting price of $350 per job. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Great job"

Mark W on May 2024

Triangle Stump Removal & More proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. We have a five person team with four trucks to do you job. We specialize with medium to large projects. Due to size of my team and equipment, we have a minimum starting price of $350 per job. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Great job"

Mark W on May 2024


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Allison's Welding

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Allison's Welding

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Allison's Welding is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"He can make repairs on something you already have or make something from steel that youâ  ve been wanting."

Eddie T on May 2022

Allison's Welding is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"He can make repairs on something you already have or make something from steel that youâ  ve been wanting."

Eddie T on May 2022


Arnzen Landscape

5.00(
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Arnzen Landscape

5.00(
9
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Here at Arnzen Landscape we offer a limitless bounty of information and services. We strive to not only better your existing landscape; but to educate you along the journey. Landscape literacy is the #1 priority here, we offer you every option possible and assess the pros and cons of each. Helping you narrow down the best option for your home!

"I had a great experience with them. I highly recommend them."

Marshelle . on April 2021

Here at Arnzen Landscape we offer a limitless bounty of information and services. We strive to not only better your existing landscape; but to educate you along the journey. Landscape literacy is the #1 priority here, we offer you every option possible and assess the pros and cons of each. Helping you narrow down the best option for your home!

"I had a great experience with them. I highly recommend them."

Marshelle . on April 2021


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Aguilon Tree Service

5.00(
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Aguilon Tree Service

5.00(
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Approved Pro
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Aguilon Tree Service is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very satisfied excellent job great clean up very affordable. "

Karlis k on October 2025

Aguilon Tree Service is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very satisfied excellent job great clean up very affordable. "

Karlis k on October 2025


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Montana Tree Services Inc

4.88(
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Montana Tree Services Inc

4.88(
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Customers say: Quick response
35 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Montana Tree Services has been dedicated to this craft for over 7 years. We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We look forward to earning your business!

"He did a great job"

Betty J on April 2025

Montana Tree Services has been dedicated to this craft for over 7 years. We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We look forward to earning your business!

"He did a great job"

Betty J on April 2025


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Mr. Beaver Tree Service

4.94(
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Mr. Beaver Tree Service

4.94(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
78 local quotes requested

**Mr. Beaver Tree Service provides experienced, professional 24/7 emergency tree services.** Our team is here to take care of all of your tree service needs; we specialize in tree removals, storm clean up, tree stump removals, tree pruning and tree trimming services. We ensure your full satisfaction with our team and our services! We do residential tree services as well as commercial tree services. Call Mr. Beaver, your local tree company to book an appointment today for a FREE estimate!

"I had an excellent experience with Beaver Tree Service (aka Oscar's Tree and Landscaping) in removal of a large dead oak tree close to our house. From the estimate process, thorough response to questions such as how the tree would be removed and debris hauled away, fast scheduling to accommodate my needs, voluntarily providing proof of insurance, and completion of work by a hard-working and efficient team, the entire process couldn't have gone any better. I am very pleased and highly recommend this company for your tree service needs!"

Rhonda R on October 2025

**Mr. Beaver Tree Service provides experienced, professional 24/7 emergency tree services.** Our team is here to take care of all of your tree service needs; we specialize in tree removals, storm clean up, tree stump removals, tree pruning and tree trimming services. We ensure your full satisfaction with our team and our services! We do residential tree services as well as commercial tree services. Call Mr. Beaver, your local tree company to book an appointment today for a FREE estimate!

"I had an excellent experience with Beaver Tree Service (aka Oscar's Tree and Landscaping) in removal of a large dead oak tree close to our house. From the estimate process, thorough response to questions such as how the tree would be removed and debris hauled away, fast scheduling to accommodate my needs, voluntarily providing proof of insurance, and completion of work by a hard-working and efficient team, the entire process couldn't have gone any better. I am very pleased and highly recommend this company for your tree service needs!"

Rhonda R on October 2025

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FAQs for tree stump removal projects in Apex, NC

The time it takes to grind a stump depends on its size and the type of wood. Small, softwood stumps take only 15 minutes to remove, while large, hardwood stumps can take several hours. Before the project begins, ask your stump grinding pro for an estimate so you can plan accordingly.

There are several alternative methods to stump removal, including winching it with mechanical equipment, cutting it with a chainsaw, grubbing out the stump and roots, initiating a burn with the required permits, activating natural rotting processes, and applying chemical treatments to expedite decay. Each method offers its own advantages and safety requirements, so it is important to select the option that best suits your project and complies with local regulations.

The cost of tree removal typically doesn't include stump grinding. Removing a stump requires different equipment and skills than cutting down a tree. If you want both services, your contractor will often charge extra for grinding the stump. However, bundling tree removal and stump grinding can sometimes save you money, so it's worth asking about package deals.

Pest issues in a tree stump do not slow down the grinding process. The decay accelerated by pests can make grinding more efficient. However, if an infestation is present, it is important to arrange for pest control afterward to safeguard the health of your garden. Ensuring thorough pest management after stone removal supports long-term yard stability and prevents further damage.

The Apex, NC homeowners’ guide to tree stump removals

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

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