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Bullzeye Tree Service LLC

5501 Zebulon Road
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Bullzeye Tree Service LLC

5501 Zebulon Road
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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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Triangle Stump Removal & More

5925 Big Sandy Drive
4.85(
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Triangle Stump Removal & More

5925 Big Sandy Drive
4.85(
86
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Approved Pro
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

414 McGhees Mill Rd
5.00(
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Allison's Welding

414 McGhees Mill Rd
5.00(
11
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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

8 Cookie Hill Lane
5.00(
9
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Arnzen Landscape

8 Cookie Hill Lane
5.00(
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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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Montana Tree Services Inc

118 Happy Trails Dr
4.88(
13
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Montana Tree Services Inc

118 Happy Trails Dr
4.88(
13
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Customers say: Quick response
31 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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Lopez Tree Services

259 Gattis Dr
4.20(
5
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Lopez Tree Services

259 Gattis Dr
4.20(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
15 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!

"Raul Lopez is dishonest. He is not a man of his word Do not hire"

John h on August 2025

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!

"Raul Lopez is dishonest. He is not a man of his word Do not hire"

John h on August 2025


All American Tree Service

256 Massengill Pond Road
4.39(
23
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All American Tree Service

256 Massengill Pond Road
4.39(
23
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 local quotes requested

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!

"Did a great job in removing our Bradford pear tree that was breaking off bit by bit in the front yard. They cut, removed and took care of the stump. Will definitely be calling them again!"

Mary W on April 2017

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!

"Did a great job in removing our Bradford pear tree that was breaking off bit by bit in the front yard. They cut, removed and took care of the stump. Will definitely be calling them again!"

Mary W on April 2017


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R&L Tree Service

201 Hunters Xing
4.75(
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R&L Tree Service

201 Hunters Xing
4.75(
16
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 local quotes requested

R&L Tree Service, serving Raleigh/Durham, is your go-to for all your tree service needs. With a wide range of services including removals, pruning, and cabling, we are committed to providing exceptional care for your trees. Contact us today for expert assistance with your home projects.

"Excellent company, highly recommend. We have hired them twice, once to get our former house ready to sell and once at our new house. Professional, friendly, good communication, great value."

Mark K on June 2024

R&L Tree Service, serving Raleigh/Durham, is your go-to for all your tree service needs. With a wide range of services including removals, pruning, and cabling, we are committed to providing exceptional care for your trees. Contact us today for expert assistance with your home projects.

"Excellent company, highly recommend. We have hired them twice, once to get our former house ready to sell and once at our new house. Professional, friendly, good communication, great value."

Mark K on June 2024


Doss Tree Service

115 Arnold Ln
5.00(
1
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Doss Tree Service

115 Arnold Ln
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
341 local quotes requested

Doss Tree Service is a locally owned company based out of Fuquay-Varina. We serve the greater Wake, Harnett, Johnston, Chatham and Lee counties. We have the knowledge and experience to properly and safely take care of all of your tree and vegetation needs. We are fully insured and are happy to tackle anything from removing the highest hazard trees, to vegetation control, to small pruning jobs. American owned and operated. Ask us about our discounts for seniors and veterans.

"I'd give Jonathan Doss and Doss Tree Service a 10 if it was an option. He was the first and only contractor of the 9 suggested to give me a call. He called within 30 minutes of my request for a quote. He worked within my budget. He and his crew worked efficiently and in a safe and knowledgeable manner. I was thoroughly impressed with Jonathan. his crew, and the job they did. I would highly recommend Doss Tree Service to everyone."

R L on July 2024

Doss Tree Service is a locally owned company based out of Fuquay-Varina. We serve the greater Wake, Harnett, Johnston, Chatham and Lee counties. We have the knowledge and experience to properly and safely take care of all of your tree and vegetation needs. We are fully insured and are happy to tackle anything from removing the highest hazard trees, to vegetation control, to small pruning jobs. American owned and operated. Ask us about our discounts for seniors and veterans.

"I'd give Jonathan Doss and Doss Tree Service a 10 if it was an option. He was the first and only contractor of the 9 suggested to give me a call. He called within 30 minutes of my request for a quote. He worked within my budget. He and his crew worked efficiently and in a safe and knowledgeable manner. I was thoroughly impressed with Jonathan. his crew, and the job they did. I would highly recommend Doss Tree Service to everyone."

R L on July 2024


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Rigging Tree Service

Carpenter Pond Rd.
5.00(
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Rigging Tree Service

Carpenter Pond Rd.
5.00(
19
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
760 local quotes requested

In Business Since 2022 Thank you for visiting Rigging Tree Service! We are your locally owned and operated tree service specialists based in Raleigh, NC. We service residential and commercial clients throughout Raleigh, Durham, and the surrounding areas. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!

"They were very easy to work with. Provided an estimate quickly and then scheduled and showed up exactly as promised. The crew worked quickly and cleaned up after. They walked us through everything before and after. We are very impressed and we’ll definitely be using them again."

Sharon M on July 2025

In Business Since 2022 Thank you for visiting Rigging Tree Service! We are your locally owned and operated tree service specialists based in Raleigh, NC. We service residential and commercial clients throughout Raleigh, Durham, and the surrounding areas. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!

"They were very easy to work with. Provided an estimate quickly and then scheduled and showed up exactly as promised. The crew worked quickly and cleaned up after. They walked us through everything before and after. We are very impressed and we’ll definitely be using them again."

Sharon M on July 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.