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Titan Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Colfax, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They worked around my schedule to deliver the product even though it was just a small quantity of sand 4 tons. I will use them for all my future hauling needs."
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Response time9 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
M.P.R Tree Enterprises
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Serving Colfax, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike and Kon have worked together for a few years but this is the first season for MPR Tree Enterprises. As a result, they were able to provide us with a competitive price and to get started on the work within a few days. They have a smaller crew and equipment than some, but they are very easy to work with and did a good job removing the trees and stumps and cleaning up the debris. Because they were able to do the work at a competitive price, we decided to expand the project beyond what we had initially intended and are very pleased with the results. I am already thinking of some trimming jobs that I hope to have them do in the future."
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+14

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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preferred tree service
5.0(
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Serving Colfax, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired to remove a dead pine tree from around pond area. Highly recommend and will use for future tree removal needs. Always nice to support small, local family owned companies. They take pride in their work!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Central Iowa Outdoors LLC
4.3(
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Serving Colfax, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great tree removal team.These guys were fantastic and super efficient. They came out to our house to look at a large tree we wanted to cut down. They were informative about the process and time. The next day they came on time and cut our tree. The whole process was smooth and I would definitely hire them again."
Stump grinding complete service
Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Des Moines Area Roofing
4.8(
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Serving Colfax, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From the beginning to the end we had excellent customer service. Jan, office manager, kept us informed every day on the progress of the job. The owner, Tim, was very courteous, informative, and easy to work with. The last day finishing up the skylight the derecho hit and they worked quickly and safely to remove the equipment off the property. I'm sure they remember that day! The crew on the roof were excellent and they were meticulous in the final clean-up stage. We are pleased with our new skylights!"
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Jason's Tree Service
4.1(
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Serving Colfax, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Credit card accepted

"When we had requested a quote, the husband and wife had arrived. The husband stayed in the truck, while we showed the wife the two large trees that we needed to have removed. She gave us a very competitive quote. We agreed on a time for them to come back to remove the trees and the husband's brother-in-law spent the majority of the time complaining to us that he thought the wife had underestimated the work and he felt that they were being underpaid for the job. We told them that we expected to honor the estimated quote--which they did. When we followed up a few months later to receive another quote on some other trees that we needed to have removed, the husband answered the phone and immediately put the wife on to speak to us to arrange a time to come out for an estimate. The brother-in-law arrived to look at the trees and seemed very disinterested in the job. He still remembered the previous work that he and his brother-in-law (Jason) had completed for us and yet again complained that he thought that they were underpaid for the work. The brother-in-law said that he would send a quote for the new proposed work, however, never followed through. The work that they completed was done well. However, I would never hire them again due to the lack of reliability and professionalism."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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FAQs for tree stump removal projects in Colfax, IA

Always transport chainsaws with the engine off and chain brake engaged. Use the protective bar cover provided by the rental company to prevent accidental contact with the cutting chain. Position the chainsaw securely in your vehicle to prevent movement during transit, ideally in a truck bed or trunk rather than the passenger compartment. 

For gas models, ensure the fuel cap is tight and position the saw to minimize potential leakage. Keep the chainsaw away from passengers and other items that could be damaged.

Proper safety equipment is essential when operating any chainsaw. At minimum, you should have eye protection (safety glasses or a face shield), hearing protection (earplugs or earmuffs), cut-resistant gloves, chainsaw chaps or pants, and sturdy boots with good traction. 

Many rental facilities offer basic safety kits alongside chainsaw rentals. If you'll be using chainsaws regularly, investing in quality personal safety gear is advisable. Never operate a chainsaw without appropriate protective equipment, regardless of the job size.

While rental companies will rent chainsaws to beginners, inexperience significantly increases safety risks. If you've never used a chainsaw before, request a demonstration from the rental staff and thoroughly review the operator's manual before starting. Begin with smaller, more manageable cutting tasks to build comfort with the tool's operation. 

For significant cutting jobs, consider either taking a chainsaw safety course first or hiring professionals instead. The learning curve for safe chainsaw operation is steep, and caution is paramount.

If mechanical problems develop during your rental, immediately cease operation and contact the rental company. Most reputable rental businesses will either provide a replacement chainsaw or repair the equipment if the breakdown resulted from normal use rather than misuse. Document the issue with photographs when possible and maintain records of when you reported the problem. 

Having your rental agreement readily available when you call will expedite the resolution process. The rental company should adjust your rental period to account for any downtime.

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