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What are the 3 least desirable trees to have in Houston, Texas?

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www.aldinetreeservices.com What are the 3 least desirable trees to have in Houston, Texas?  The 3 least desirable trees to have in Houston, Texas may vary based upon location, personal opinion, and unique situation.   In an effort to help the community, Delfino Sanchez Vargas is sharing the 3 least desired trees for the Houston, Texas area:  The Houston area Urban Forestry Council indicates three local trees are undesirable.  The reasons range from being classified as an Invasive species, susceptibility to bores and other plagues, or simply difficult to maintain.   The three arbors are the following: Arizona Ash Chinese Tallow Silver Maple Delfino Sanchez Vargas has the industrial timber cutting equipment to cut down and remove these undesired arbors. Eliminating a tree from your home footprint often catches customers off guard.  Suddenly, their home gets hotter faster, because they didn't consider the shade impact.  Others are please at the relative ease they can

Why is it so expensive to cut down and remove a tree? (An honest answer)

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www.aldinetreeservices.com Why is it so expensive to remove a tree?  Many folks in passing ask us why it is so expensive to remove a tree. To understand why it is so expense to remove a tree, there are many factors to consider.  First, this is a great and fair question when coming from anyone outside of the Tree service industry.  In an attempt to better expand, I'll try to add a few important points, and will likely contribute further to the Aldine Tree Services Houston Stump Grinding blog soon.  We thank you in advance for reading with an open mind. Our Insurance Costs: The Tree Service industry is an above average risk profession.  Consequently, our premiums are extremely high .  This is a cost which is hard for us to "wear on our shirts".  Most potential customers have already considered the easily seen costs such as labor, vehicles and professional tools, however insurance is a not so tangible hidden cost which we pay heavily to maintain.  High Skil

How much does it cost to grind a tree stump? (Delfino explains)

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How much does it cost to grind a tree stump?   www.aldinetreeservices.com The cost to grind a tree stump has many variables.   Location, Size, Condition, and Accessibility are 4 of the big details to determine the final cost. If the elements are ideal, pricing for a small 6 inch diameter stump can start as low as $125. Wider stumps take longer to grind, and are priced higher to grind down. For the most accurate price, please contact us directly. We provide complimentary evaluations, quotes and pricing . We're asked to calculate the price for tree trunk grinding often.  Although often overlooked, the stump location has almost as much to do with the pricing as the size of the trunk itself. There are many factors to consider.  Here are some important details to evaluate: Is the stump easily accessible?  If the stump is easily accessible, this should impact the price favorably.    Is the trunk in the front yard?  If the trunk is in the f

Can Tree roots growing above the surface create safety challenges?

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Tree Stumps and roots above the surface can create fall hazards in a yard. https://aldinetreeservices.com/contact-us Can Tree roots growing above the surface create safety challenges?  Yes, tree roots growing above the surface can create safety challenges without a doubt.  The hazards are genuinely numerous, and easy to overlook, because it's typically not right at eye level.   Arbors often present trip hazards when their roots rise above the surface. Serving the greater Harris County area since 2001, I've had the opportunity to see many different arbor situations. On one occasion several years back, a customer was attempting to illustrate a limb he was concerned might fall, and hurt someone in his family. He took a step back, and tripped on a cluster of roots from a Maple tree which had grown above the surface. Fortunately, although a bit embarrassed, I'm happy to report he was ok. At this point he said something to the extent of, "Delfino, I know I c

How much does it cost to remove a large tree hanging over my home?

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How much does it cost to remove a large tree hanging over my home?  The cost to remove a large tree hanging over a home has many variables.  For example: How large is the tree? Is the tree already touching the roof? Is it a multi story home? Is the tree already dead? Does the homeowner want to try to conserve the integrity of the tree, and only remove the areas suspended over the roof line?  How can I remove Oak branches touching windows without killing the tree?   We can remove Oak branches touching windows without killing the tree.  There are a few things we'll have to examine such as: The percentage of the tree which is already touching the home. The root structure of the tree.  Sometimes a leaning tree is a sign of fundamental root issues which may present a more complicated issue. More often than not, we are able to simply trim the branches or limbs involved with being too close to windows or siding, and the home or business owner can be worry free for years to

Is Cutting Down a Leaning or Dead Oak Tree Dangerous? (Houston provider details)

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Is Cutting an Oak Tree Down in Houston Dangerous? Yes, cutting an oak tree in Houston is extremely dangerous. We are a professional honest team with 20 years of experience.  We realize upon watching us, it may look easy, however it literally took us numerous years to be able to climb and perform as we do today.  We know of many local weekend warrior disaster story emergency room nightmares, and would advise you to send us a note prior to buying, renting or borrowing any equipment. You might be surprised at our prices, and possibly realize you can watch us from the comfort of your home for a lower cost than just one visit to the hospital.  How much does it cost to remove a large tree hanging over my home?  The cost to remove a large tree hanging over a home has many variables.  For example: How large is the tree? Is the tree already touching the roof? Is it a multi story home? Is the tree already dead? Does the homeowner want to try to conserve the integrity of the tree, a