Grind It Up
Its main job is stump grinding, with the mulch left for flower beds or hauled away. Tree removal and pruning and trimming are also offered, Monday to Saturday with evening hours.
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Storm and tree damage in Cedar Rapids
Arborists and roofers for storm damage.
15 pros in Cedar Rapids
On August 10, 2020, a derecho struck Cedar Rapids with wind speeds of 140 mph, and up to 100,000 trees were damaged or destroyed. The city puts that at more than 65 percent of its tree canopy. That history shapes tree work here today, because many properties still have replanting, stumps or weakened trees to deal with. Before you hire, find out whether the tree is on your lot or in the city right-of-way, since the rules differ. If a right-of-way tree or limb falls on a house or car, the city says to contact your insurance company to get the debris off. Once it is removed and staged along the curb, you contact the city and Forestry will remove it. Right-of-way stumps can be removed at your expense with a permit, with stump grinding as the reason for work, and they must be ground 6-8 inches below grade. Ask any tree service to state in writing who handles the permit, the stump depth and what happens to the debris.
Hennick Tree Service & Stump Grinding
Family-owned and based in Central City, the company handles hazard tree assessment, emergency tree work and hauling alongside stump grinding, with work extending to Cedar Rapids and Marion.
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High Angle Tree Service LLC
Tree removal comes as cut-down-only or full removal, and cabling and bracing are also offered. Service runs Monday to Friday.
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Kreis Property Solutions LLC
Emergency service is offered every day, around the clock, for tree and stump removal, with property clean-up and landscaping also offered. Work covers Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.
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Ohana Tree Service
Storm damage work sits alongside pruning, stump grinding and removal, with service across Cedar Rapids, North Liberty and Solon. Planting new trees is also offered.
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Sure Wood Tree Service of Cedar Rapids
Open around the clock, every day, the company does emergency tree work alongside hazard tree assessment and stump grinding. Its towns include Cedar Rapids, Marion, Fairfax and Springville.
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That Girl Tree Care
Woman owned and operated since 2019, the company works in Cedar Rapids, North Liberty, Marion and Hiawatha. It offers a five-year warranty and uses Stihl equipment.
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Tree Labs Tree Service
Tree removal and pruning sit alongside stump grinding here, in Cedar Rapids and Marion.
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Tree Service of North Liberty
Locally owned and operated, the company handles hazardous tree removal, pruning and trimming, and commercial projects around North Liberty.
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Douglas Timber Solutions
Logging and timber management sit alongside tree work here, and the company is family owned. Open day and night, seven days a week, it offers tree removal, trimming and stump grinding.
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Total Tree Care of Iowa City, LC
Operating since 2022, the business does emergency tree work and large tree removal, with trimming, cabling and stump grinding also offered in Mount Vernon, Swisher, Solon and North Liberty.
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Breeden Tree Service
Emergency tree services are offered alongside removal, trimming and stump removal. Open weekdays only, in Cedar Rapids, Marion and Robins, with over 35 years in business.
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Cy’s Tree Service
Family owned since 2000, it offers storm damage clean-up, including very large trees, plus stump grinding. Its towns include Anamosa, Marion, Solon and North Liberty.
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Tree Police
Founded in 2012, the firm covers hazard tree assessment and pruning, with stump grinding and emergency work in Cedar Rapids, North Liberty and Marion.
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Stoneking Enterprises
Established in 2002, the general contractor is known mainly for flooring and remodeling, and also offers emergency tree work in Robins and North Liberty.
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Before you hire
For a tree near power lines, call your utility first: only a utility-certified arborist should work within 3 m of the wires.
Ask which permits the job needs and who will get them; your municipal building department can tell you before work starts.
Ask about liability insurance and workers’ compensation cover before anyone works on your roof or property.
Questions about hiring in Cedar Rapids
Who do I call first if a city tree falls on my house in Cedar Rapids?
The city says to contact your insurance company to get the debris off the house or car. After the debris is removed and staged along the curb, contact the city and Forestry will remove it. Keep photos and ask your tree service to confirm where it will stage the debris. City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation (source, opens in a new tab)
Do I need a permit to remove a stump in the city right-of-way?
Yes. In Cedar Rapids you apply for a permit, filled out like a planting permit with stump grinding as the reason for work. The removal is at your expense. Stumps must be ground 6-8 inches below grade, so make sure your quote states that depth. City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a tree work quote include?
Ask for a written quote that lists exactly which trees or limbs are covered, whether stump grinding is included, and how debris will be hauled away or left. It should also name who is responsible for any permit and show proof of insurance for the crew.
How should I compare quotes from different tree services?
Get at least two or three written quotes for the same scope of work, so you compare like with like. Check each one for debris removal, stump grinding, cleanup and insurance. A vague quote that leaves out details is worth questioning before you agree.