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Tripoli Tree Care
2525 Winchester Dr
4.89(
9
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Approved Pro
Tripoli Tree Care
2525 Winchester Dr
4.89(
9
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
11 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

With over 8 years experience TRIPOLI TREE CARE 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

"Unlike the other pros recommended by Angi, they promptly responded to my request for service and came out the same day to give me an estimate. They came back two days later and finished the job quickly and efficiently. I would call on them again."

Robert G on September 2024

With over 8 years experience TRIPOLI TREE CARE 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

"Unlike the other pros recommended by Angi, they promptly responded to my request for service and came out the same day to give me an estimate. They came back two days later and finished the job quickly and efficiently. I would call on them again."

Robert G on September 2024


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Lyons Stump Grinding
128 Whitestown Road
4.98(
125
)
Approved Pro
Lyons Stump Grinding
128 Whitestown Road
4.98(
125
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. We work for our customers on their schedule, as to make it as convenient as possible for you! We look forward to working with you!

"Excellent job! Work done already. Will definitely recommend to others."

Diana R on March 2025

We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. We work for our customers on their schedule, as to make it as convenient as possible for you! We look forward to working with you!

"Excellent job! Work done already. Will definitely recommend to others."

Diana R on March 2025


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Stumpin Off Services
542 Chessbriar Dr
4.90(
5
)
Approved Pro
Stumpin Off Services
542 Chessbriar Dr
4.90(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Thank you for choosing Stumpin Off Services. We are a local, family owned and operated business and look forward to taking care of your stump grinding needs. We promise prompt, personal and professional service and excellent results. Call for a consultation.

"Jeff left the job perfect! His personality was great, was very knowledgeable and knew what he was doing."

Betty R on August 2024

Thank you for choosing Stumpin Off Services. We are a local, family owned and operated business and look forward to taking care of your stump grinding needs. We promise prompt, personal and professional service and excellent results. Call for a consultation.

"Jeff left the job perfect! His personality was great, was very knowledgeable and knew what he was doing."

Betty R on August 2024


DC TREE WORKS LLC
218 RALSTON RD
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
DC TREE WORKS LLC
218 RALSTON RD
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the 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 customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Last summer, I had DC Tree Works take down three trees and one trimmed at my home. I couldn’t have been more pleased. Not only was the price reasonable but the service was excellent. The crew cleaned up every little branch on the ground and left my yard looking as if no work was done. What a hard working crew! I’d recommend them to anyone. Mrs. C "

Janet C on March 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the 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 customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Last summer, I had DC Tree Works take down three trees and one trimmed at my home. I couldn’t have been more pleased. Not only was the price reasonable but the service was excellent. The crew cleaned up every little branch on the ground and left my yard looking as if no work was done. What a hard working crew! I’d recommend them to anyone. Mrs. C "

Janet C on March 2025


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Tripoli Tree Care
Operating In
4.87(
15
)
Approved Pro
Tripoli Tree Care
Operating In
4.87(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
239 local quotes requested

At Tripoli Tree Care we offer the following services- Pruning, Trimming, Tree Removal, Plantings, Cabling and Bracing, Disease and Insect Treatment, Tree and Plant Fertilization, Shrub Trimming and Removal, Storm Damage and Clean Up, Stump removal, brush cutting, and small land clearing. We also offer yard services such as grading, roto-tilling, top soiling, grass planting, debris hauling and brush removal. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service!

"We were very pleased with the work and Gabriel and his crew were very professional. The work does when promised and at a very reasonable price. I would definitely recommend this company."

Verna F on April 2025

At Tripoli Tree Care we offer the following services- Pruning, Trimming, Tree Removal, Plantings, Cabling and Bracing, Disease and Insect Treatment, Tree and Plant Fertilization, Shrub Trimming and Removal, Storm Damage and Clean Up, Stump removal, brush cutting, and small land clearing. We also offer yard services such as grading, roto-tilling, top soiling, grass planting, debris hauling and brush removal. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service!

"We were very pleased with the work and Gabriel and his crew were very professional. The work does when promised and at a very reasonable price. I would definitely recommend this company."

Verna F on April 2025


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GoldBridge Residential Services
106 Darlene Drive
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
GoldBridge Residential Services
106 Darlene Drive
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

Small business that focuses on pressure washing, assembly and repair of household items, property maintenance including leaf removal, hedge trimming, etc. and minor deck repairs and staining.

"Went great. Outdoor outlet installed and pressured washed the driveway and walls. Everything looks like new. They worked with me on schedule and very responsive. Will definitely call again."

Brian C on August 2024

Small business that focuses on pressure washing, assembly and repair of household items, property maintenance including leaf removal, hedge trimming, etc. and minor deck repairs and staining.

"Went great. Outdoor outlet installed and pressured washed the driveway and walls. Everything looks like new. They worked with me on schedule and very responsive. Will definitely call again."

Brian C on August 2024


FALLING TIMBER TREE SVC
530 BLUFF ST
4.58(
81
)
Approved Pro
FALLING TIMBER TREE SVC
530 BLUFF ST
4.58(
81
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
140 local quotes requested
44 years of experience

Falling Timber Tree SVC is a family owned and operated company in business for over 30 years. We offer tree management services such as tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, and excavating. Call us today for a free quote.

"Very reasonable price for cutting down a large tree, cleaned up nicely too. They were careful about our property and power lines. Overall very good service, highly recommend."

Yiran Z on December 2024

Falling Timber Tree SVC is a family owned and operated company in business for over 30 years. We offer tree management services such as tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, and excavating. Call us today for a free quote.

"Very reasonable price for cutting down a large tree, cleaned up nicely too. They were careful about our property and power lines. Overall very good service, highly recommend."

Yiran Z on December 2024


Randy's Tree Service
5.00(
26
)
Approved Pro
Randy's Tree Service
5.00(
26
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
202 local quotes requested

Tree Removal Tree Pruning Storm Damage Expert Cat Retrieval Specialist Owner Operator Fully Insured 15 Years Climbing Experience In Business Over 10 Years

"Randy and his crew did a great job. They were quick and did the job safely being the professionals that they are. Would highly recommend his business to anyone for their quality of work and their reasonable prices"

John S on April 2025

Tree Removal Tree Pruning Storm Damage Expert Cat Retrieval Specialist Owner Operator Fully Insured 15 Years Climbing Experience In Business Over 10 Years

"Randy and his crew did a great job. They were quick and did the job safely being the professionals that they are. Would highly recommend his business to anyone for their quality of work and their reasonable prices"

John S on April 2025


Mason's Tree Service
4500 Marina Drive
5.00(
12
)
Approved Pro
Mason's Tree Service
4500 Marina Drive
5.00(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
416 local quotes requested

We specialize in tree services- pruning, tree removal, stump grinding and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call - or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"They did 2 tree's in front of my house, They came within a couple of weeks after they did get the bid. They were polite, efficient and professional. They cleaned after they did the job. I also recommend them to friends and family and the price was reasonable."

Mary D on April 2023

We specialize in tree services- pruning, tree removal, stump grinding and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call - or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"They did 2 tree's in front of my house, They came within a couple of weeks after they did get the bid. They were polite, efficient and professional. They cleaned after they did the job. I also recommend them to friends and family and the price was reasonable."

Mary D on April 2023


Hellmann's Tree Service
1925 McKees Rocks Road
4.86(
117
)
Approved Pro
Hellmann's Tree Service
1925 McKees Rocks Road
4.86(
117
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
281 local quotes requested

Hellmann's Tree Service in Pittsburgh is your go-to tree service provider. With our team of experts, we deliver on our promises and get the job done right. Contact us today for all your tree service needs!

"Ray came out the same day we called and provided an estimate very quickly. He and his team came out within days of our reply to the estimate and did a great job! They were very careful, thorough and you couldn't even tell we had a tree removed when they were done. I highly recommend this company!"

Erin G on July 2021

Hellmann's Tree Service in Pittsburgh is your go-to tree service provider. With our team of experts, we deliver on our promises and get the job done right. Contact us today for all your tree service needs!

"Ray came out the same day we called and provided an estimate very quickly. He and his team came out within days of our reply to the estimate and did a great job! They were very careful, thorough and you couldn't even tell we had a tree removed when they were done. I highly recommend this company!"

Erin G on July 2021

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Tree stump removals FAQs

Yes, grinding a stump is worthwhile if you plan to use the area for planting, recreation, or building. Removing the stump clears space for new landscaping or construction projects. Additionally, as the stump decomposes, it can rob the soil of nitrogen, affecting the growth of other plants. Stumps are also a tripping hazard, making removal a wise choice.

The time it takes to grind a stump depends on its size, density, and the grinder's performance. A small, soft stump can be ground in 15 minutes, while a large, dense stump may require up to eight hours for complete removal. Factors like the stump's structure and your grinding technique affect how quickly you can remove it.

Grinding a stump is often the best solution for clearing an area for construction or planting. It removes the visible portion of the stump, but the roots remain underground. If you need to remove the roots for long-term stability or design plans, you'll need to hire a professional for full stump and root removal. This ensures your site is completely cleared for future projects.

Leaving a tree stump in your yard can cause several problems. It can become a breeding ground for pests and diseases that might harm nearby trees and structures. Plus, the decaying stump can interfere with your landscaping plans, making mowing difficult and promoting unwanted new growth that can disrupt soil stability. Removing the stump eliminates these risks and improves your yard's safety and appearance.

To effectively kill a stump, you need to interrupt its nutrient supply and speed up decay. Drill holes into the stump and fill them with a concentrated herbicide like glyphosate, rock salt, or Epsom salt. This method ensures the substance penetrates deeply. Alternatively, cover the stump with a dark, heavy-duty tarp to deprive it of sunlight, which accelerates the process. Remember to follow safety guidelines when using these methods.

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