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&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt; An excellent tree can outlive a mortgage. A bad cut can shorten that life in minutes. If you own a home in Columbus, you sit in a city with thick canopy streets, maples that fling helicopter seeds into seamless gutters, and oaks that take on winter season ice without asking your authorization. Trees add shade, value, and privacy, however they also include danger. Picking the right tree service is not about finding the most affordable bid. It has to do with employing people who comprehend tree biology, Ohio weather condition, and the building codes that keep limbs far from power lines and people.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; I have actually invested years walking homes from Clintonville to Canal Winchester, climbing into crown interiors that many folks only see from the walkway. I have actually seen property owners conserve thousands by making smart calls, and I&#039;ve seen the opposite happen when a rushed task or the incorrect cut set a tree on a down slide. The point of this guide is to help you recognize skills when you hear it, and to know how to separate mindful specialists from teams that just own a chainsaw.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; The Columbus context: wind, clay soil, and what your trees are up against&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Trees here deal with quick weather condition changes and long, damp springs. The heavy clay soil typical throughout Franklin County holds wetness, then compacts hard, which can worry root systems. Add summer storms that push wind throughout flat neighborhoods, and you have a recipe for branch failure. Some types handle it well. Bur oaks and sycamores tend to take a punch, while fully grown silver maples and old Bradford pears are infamous for splitting under load.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; When a storm passes, the calls begin. Companies flood communities using quick tree removal, in some cases with out-of-state plates. This is where individuals get burned. The right tree service in Columbus understands how this environment impacts structure, understands regional species by practice and weakness, and brings the insurance coverage to keep you safe when things go wrong.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; Credentials that really matter, and how to verify them&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Any business can claim experience. Your task is to make them show it. Three things will inform you a lot in minutes: insurance, qualifications, and allowing knowledge.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Start with insurance. Ask for proof of general liability and employees&#039; settlement. A printed certificate is excellent, but a current, proven copy or a direct confirmation from the insurance provider is much better. If a climber is harmed on your home and the business does not have appropriate protection, you may be pulled into the claim. I have actually seen homeowners save cash in advance just to face a lawsuit later.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Certifications help you evaluate understanding. Try To Find ISA Licensed Arborists on personnel. The International Society of Arboriculture tests on tree biology, pruning standards, and safety, and needs continuing education. It&#039;s not a magic shield, however it decreases your threat. For utility-adjacent work, Utility Specialist accreditation is a strong indication. If a business points out TCIA accreditation, that indicates they have actually gone through a broader audit of security, training, and organization practices.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;img  src=&amp;quot;https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipPatem55yIpkEgxAjc836AxoFK3OiWttA-Npidj=s1360-w1360-h1020-rw&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;max-width:500px;height:auto;&amp;quot; &amp;gt;&amp;lt;/img&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Permitting and power line awareness are also important. Columbus typically needs licenses for work near public right-of-ways, and any job around main power lines might include coordination with AEP Ohio. A skilled estimator will mention this unprompted. If you ask how they manage line clearance and &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://atavi.com/share/xvsf4dzirs1e&amp;quot;&amp;gt;24/7 tree service&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; they wave it off, move on.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; The walk-through: what a good assessment sounds like&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; You discover one of the most in that first site see. A pro will ask questions before touching a branch. They&#039;ll need to know what you have actually observed, where you park, what sits under the canopy, and which spaces count on that shade in summer season. Then they&#039;ll look up, &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://seanyaddbe.raindrop.page/bookmarks-71764353&amp;quot;&amp;gt;professional tree removal&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; not just at the limbs that frighten you. Expect them to circle the trunk, tap or probe suspect spots, and check root flare depth. If the tree is mulched into a volcano, they&#039;ll mention it and discuss why it matters. You&#039;re trying to find two things: a clear explanation of what they see, and a strategy tied to tree biology, not simply cleanup.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; For example, if you have a maple with nonessential and drooping limbs over a garage, a thoughtful pro might suggest targeted tree trimming to remove dead branches, lower weight near completions, and keep branch unions that hold the structure together. They&#039;ll discuss making proper reduction cuts instead of topping, since topping creates weak regrowth and long-lasting problems. If a tree is jeopardized enough to suggest tree removal, they&#039;ll discuss the structural deficits and the risk in plain terms, and they&#039;ll provide options if they exist, such as cabling a split leader when removal is not immediately necessary.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;img  src=&amp;quot;https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipOfa57VB5SySK-9_oSIp_KIO5Z9QJxHm_gpJmrZ=s1360-w1360-h1020-rw&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;max-width:500px;height:auto;&amp;quot; &amp;gt;&amp;lt;/img&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Proposals ought to specify. &amp;quot;Cut tree&amp;quot; is ineffective. &amp;quot;Eliminate nonessential 1 inch size and bigger, lower western canopy by 10 to 15 percent to reduce end weight over garage, clear roof by 6 feet, maintain interior structure&amp;quot; is how a pro composes. That information protects both sides and helps you compare quotes fairly.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; Price vs. value: what you&#039;re actually paying for&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Columbus house owners frequently get 3 quotes and choose the middle. It&#039;s a good rule until you see what the lines consist of. The most affordable bids tend to follow a pattern: unclear scope, little attention to clean-up, and high reliance on spikes for climbing up healthy trees. Spiking is great for tree removal. On a healthy tree, it develops wounds that welcome disease and decay, something you want to avoid unless the trunk is coming down.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Higher bids usually show the crew size, equipment safety, and time to do careful cuts. A well-run team that takes an additional hour to rope down heavy wood instead of chunk it onto turf saves your yard and watering. If the price quote includes stump grinding, ask how deep they go. In Columbus clay, 6 to 8 inches listed below grade is normal, however if you plan to replant, you might want 12 inches and extensive chip removal. Grinding deeper and chasing after lateral roots costs more but saves headache later on when you find a root piece where you want to sink a shovel.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; I once compared two quotes on a Westgate property. The low bid would fell a decreasing ash in one day, leave the stump high, and tuck chips into the hole. The greater bid spread out the job across two days: controlled rigging near a fence line, complete stump grinding, chip haul-off, and a soil mix replacement for turf. The second was 28 percent more costly. The fence never moved, the yard needed minimal repair work, and the owner didn&#039;t invest spring digging out chips by hand. Value comes from planning, not just sawdust.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; Safety practices you ought to expect to see&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Good tree work looks tiring from the street, which is exactly what you want. A safe crew sets a drop zone, cones off walkways, and appoints a ground lead who watches for pedestrians. The climber ought to use a helmet with chin strap, eye and ear defense, and a correct burden life assistance lines. Ground saws ought to have working chain brakes. In the container, operators secure a lanyard, keep 2 points of contact on the saw, and avoid one-handed cutting other than in regulated, experienced scenarios.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;iframe  src=&amp;quot;https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d371479.49792235746!2d-83.011352!3d39.9761725!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8838907f260b25c5%3A0xf95c78fc94612a91!2sTree%20Fell-ows%20%26%20Stumps!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1769470759535!5m2!1sen!2sus&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;560&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;315&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;border: none;&amp;quot; allowfullscreen=&amp;quot;&amp;quot; &amp;gt;&amp;lt;/iframe&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Ask how they handle rigging near structures. You wish to find out about friction gadgets or rope control utilizing a port-a-wrap or bollard, not just &amp;quot;we&#039;ll muscle it down.&amp;quot; When a homeowner hears technical terms utilized plainly and properly, you&#039;re listening to individuals who train. If a crew shows up without any ropes for anything beyond easy felling, that&#039;s a red flag for work over roofings, fences, and air conditioners.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; Tree trimming the proper way: a short guide to judge competence&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Tree trimming is part science, part restraint. The most typical mistake &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.protopage.com/maldorekuj#Bookmarks&amp;quot;&amp;gt;tree removal cost&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; is over-thinning the interior, which can make a tree sail-like and boost storm damage. Professionals target dead, unhealthy, and crossing limbs first, then perform selective reductions to move weight and improve clearance. Cuts ought to be at the branch collar, not flush to the trunk, and not at random lengths that leave stubs. A crew that speaks about structural pruning on more youthful trees signals long-lasting thinking. In areas with frequent storm lines, minimizing end-weight and fixing poor crotch angles settles in fewer emergency calls.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; For fruiting crabapples and ornamentals common in Columbus yards, timing matters. Late winter through early spring is an excellent window for a lot of pruning jobs, preventing heavy cuts in late summertime that can stimulate tender growth heading into frost. Oaks needs to not be pruned throughout peak oak wilt transmission periods. If your estimator understands these windows and proposes scheduling accordingly, that is more proof you have actually found a pro.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; When removal is the best call&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; No one likes getting rid of a mature shade tree, however security and tree health drive the decision. Indications that tree removal is required include extreme basal decay, big cavities near crucial unions, heaving soil around the root plate after a storm, and substantial lean with current soil cracking. A common scenario in Columbus involves large silver maples that were topped decades earlier. The regrowth frequently forms weak attachments that fail under ice. If you hear a professional say, &amp;quot;We can prune it safe&amp;quot; without discussing those unions or the tree&#039;s history, ask more questions.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;iframe  src=&amp;quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/WVHhbDzKNrc&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;560&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;315&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;border: none;&amp;quot; allowfullscreen=&amp;quot;&amp;quot; &amp;gt;&amp;lt;/iframe&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;img  src=&amp;quot;https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipPK_Jm_2ZAtNkZEc6KvgscLbaL7uk7J-HQvNqNC=s1360-w1360-h1020-rw&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;max-width:500px;height:auto;&amp;quot; &amp;gt;&amp;lt;/img&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; A mindful removal plan will discuss gain access to paths, potential lawn mats to minimize rutting, and whether they will use a crane. Crane-assisted removals cost more but can decrease damage on tight lots by raising areas over homes instead of lowering them through yard challenges. Expect conversation about traffic control if the work trespasses onto a public street, and whether they&#039;ll coordinate with the city for short-lived no-parking indications where necessary.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; Stump grinding without surprises&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Stumps are the last impression a company leaves. Done well, you can barely tell a tree ever stood there. Done inadequately, you acquire a mound that sinks, sprouts, and welcomes mushrooms. Clarify how wide and how deep the operator will grind. An excellent guideline is to grind the stump to a minimum of the diameter of the canopy drip line for older trees if you plan to replant close by, though on little city lots that&#039;s typically more than individuals require or wish to pay. For many yards, grinding to a width of the stump flare plus 6 to 12 inches is practical.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Ask what occurs to the chips. Chips from stump grinding are mixed with soil and tend to rob nitrogen as they decay. If you prepare to re-sod or plant, have the crew remove most of the grindings and change with a topsoil mix. If you&#039;re spending plan conscious, keep the chips and use them in flower beds, however leave a clean soil layer where turf will go. Teams who plan ahead about this step leave less call-backs. &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; How to compare tree service proposals fairly&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Written proposals can be apples and oranges unless you zero in on scope. Insist that the description matches your objectives in plain language and that the company lists exemptions plainly. Cleanup matters: &amp;quot;carry all brush and wood, rake and blow work areas, leave site broom tidy&amp;quot; is a bare minimum. If they prepare to leave wood cut to fireplace lengths for you, verify size limits and where they&#039;ll stack it. If the task consists of any planting or soil work after stump grinding, get those information in writing.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Look for reference of standards. References to ANSI A300 pruning requirements and ANSI Z133 security standards recommend the estimator comprehends market criteria. If a business provides to top a healthy tree since you wish to &amp;quot;keep it short,&amp;quot; expect a professional to press back and propose a crown decrease strategy that appreciates growth patterns. Companies going to say no to bad ideas are the ones you want to hire.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; Timing the work around Columbus seasons&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Seasonal timing lowers risk and can save you money. Winter is a sweet area for structural pruning on numerous species due to the fact that the canopy is open and teams can see branch architecture. Frozen ground protects lawns from rutting under equipment. That stated, winter storms can jam schedules. Spring fills rapidly with pre-storm upkeep requests. If you&#039;re preparing major work, call weeks ahead, especially if you need your job done before graduation parties or yard wedding event tents go up.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Emerald ash borer changed the city&#039;s tree profile. If you still have ash on your property, talk with a business experienced in both treatment and removal. Dealing with healthy ash with systemic injections can extend a tree&#039;s life, once decrease sets in, eliminations end up being dangerous because dead ash wood ends up being breakable and unforeseeable. The timing of removal matters for crew security, not simply your calendar.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; Red flags: when to keep looking&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; You can get a lot of clearness by asking two or three pointed concerns and listening to how the team answers. Here are succinct tests that separate severe tree company from dangerous bets: &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;li&amp;gt; They knock on the door with a flyer after a storm, push for same-day tree removal, and can not show insurance coverage certificates on the spot or within the hour by email.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;li&amp;gt; Their price quote counts on topping, heavy inner thinning, or spike climbing on living trees when not performing removals.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;li&amp;gt; They refuse to go over utility clearance or say &amp;quot;we&#039;ll just work around the lines&amp;quot; without mentioning AEP Ohio protocols or insulated tools.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; A business that bristles at concerns is not a partner. Specialists inform as they go, and positive teams welcome notified clients.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; A couple of local anecdotes to adjust your expectations&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; A family in Old North had a sweetgum that dropped spiky fruit throughout the sidewalk, that made winter season shoveling a headache. The very first bid recommended eliminating the whole tree. The 2nd quote proposed a reduction and thinning to reduce fruit production over the pathway, coupled with a plan to plant a columnar hornbeam a few feet off the course for eventual replacement. The family chose the second course. 2 years later on, the hornbeam was establishing well, and the sweetgum was still standing, less unpleasant, buying them time till the new tree could take over. That kind of staged method is typical of thoughtful companies.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Another case: a house owner in Hilliard had a storm-damaged silver maple with a split leader hanging over a shed. The most affordable quote wished to fell the tree throughout the backyard in sections, which would have destroyed the yard and risked the watering lines. The company hired rather generated a small crane for a half day. The cost looked high, however they raised the heavy wood cleanly over the garage, and the lawn needed just minor touch-up. The last cost had to do with 20 percent higher than the low bid, however the property owner prevented a torn lawn and a broken lawn sprinkler that could have added hundreds of dollars and numerous weekends of repair.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; Communication, service warranties, and what takes place after the truck leaves&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; The finest crews leave a site cleaner than they found it. They also leave you with clear next steps. A one-page care sheet after pruning or tree removal helps, especially if you prepare to reseed a location after stump grinding. Inquire about service warranties. Tree work does not featured long warranties the method a roofing does, but lots of companies back up specific jobs. Cable and brace systems, for example, often included inspection strategies. If a company injects a treatment for insects or illness, they need to set up follow-ups and discuss what success appears like and what may require revisiting.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; I pay very close attention to how office personnel communicates. &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.video-bookmark.com/user/ripinnlhtm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;commercial tree removal&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; When a storm strikes, phone lines obstruct and schedules move. The business that text you with updates or set realistic arrival windows tend to have systems that overflow into safety and quality. A company in Columbus that can coordinate with HOAs, browse tight alleys, and interact with next-door neighbors about parking is a business that will rig a heavy limb slowly and safely instead of rushing.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; Matching services to your needs: trimming, removal, and stump grinding&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Not every yard needs a complete team and a crane. In some cases a single tree trimming see every 2 to 3 years keeps a young tree on track, remedies minor issues early, and avoids the requirement for future significant cuts. Older trees typically gain from regular decreases on heavy leaders to manage wind load. If you have actually been overlooking nonessential for several years, that very first pruning will be more substantial, however ask the estimator to stage it if possible, attending to safety-critical cuts now and returning for fine-tuning later on if spending plan is tight.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Tree removal is a last resort for numerous homeowners, but it is likewise a tool that frees up sunshine for turf, decreases rain gutter upkeep, and eliminates a danger. Getting rid of a large tree, then neglecting the stump, resembles pulling a tooth and leaving the root. Stump grinding finishes the task, reduces tripping dangers, and opens area for a brand-new planting that fits your goals better. If you prepare to replant in the exact same general area, discuss types selection. Replacing a fast-growing, weak-wooded tree with a more powerful option like overload white oak, ginkgo, or Kentucky coffeetree changes your maintenance arc for decades.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; Practical checklist for hiring in Columbus&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Use this list to keep your head clear when you&#039;re looking at bids.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;li&amp;gt; Verify insurance coverage and workers&#039; compensation directly, not simply with a photocopy.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;li&amp;gt; Ask for an ISA Certified Arborist to examine and sign the proposal.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;li&amp;gt; Require a composed scope that references ANSI pruning standards, with specifics on cuts, clearance, and cleanup.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;li&amp;gt; Confirm prepare for stump grinding depth, chip disposal, and soil backfill if applicable.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;li&amp;gt; Clarify scheduling, energy coordination near lines, and how they will safeguard yards, driveways, and neighbors&#039; property.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; If a company satisfies these points and interacts well, you&#039;re on solid footing.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; The viewpoint: caring for the canopy you live under&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Tree work is about danger management and stewardship. If you treat it just as a cleanup task, you&#039;ll invest more with time. The ideal tree service is one that discusses structure, not just shape, and thinks in terms of years, not hours. In Columbus, that indicates crews who appreciate how our clay soils and storms shape failure patterns, who prune with function, and who understand when tree removal or stump grinding is the smarter play.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; When you meet an estimator who steps under your canopy and begins describing how forces move through your tree, who notifications the heave near the driveway and the bark inclusion where two leaders meet, and who can articulate why a modest decrease now might prevent a 3 a.m. call after the next squall line, take note. That&#039;s the voice of experience. Hire that, and the rest will typically follow.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Tree Fell-ows &amp;amp; Stumps is a professional tree service company in Columbus Ohio&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;What services does Tree Fell-ows &amp;amp; Stumps provide?&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Tree Fell-ows &amp;amp; Stumps provides professional tree removal, stump grinding and removal, tree trimming and pruning, emergency tree services, landscape cleanup, and shrub removal for residential and commercial properties.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Yes, Tree Fell-ows &amp;amp; Stumps provides free estimates so customers can understand service options and pricing before work begins.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;h1&amp;gt;Is Tree Fell-ows &amp;amp; Stumps a local company?&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Yes, Tree Fell-ows &amp;amp; Stumps is a locally owned and operated tree service company serving Columbus, Ohio and surrounding areas.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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