Tuscarawas County's northernmost village

Tree Removal in Bolivar, OH

River-valley removals for a small canal-era village off I-77.

We come out and look before we price, anywhere in Canton and Stark County
Each item on the estimate priced on its own
We confirm where the wood goes before work begins

A Canal Village on the Tuscarawas

Tree Removal in Bolivar takes place in a village with deep roots. Bolivar was platted in 1830 during the boom that came with the Ohio and Erie Canal, and named after Simón Bolívar. It is the northernmost municipality in Tuscarawas County and sits along the Tuscarawas River, close to the site of Fort Laurens, built in 1778 and the only Revolutionary War-era fort in what is now Ohio. With about 1,000 residents in 2020, it is small, quiet and full of older trees.

River-valley trees

The Tuscarawas valley has deep, rich, often wet soil, which grows big trees quickly. Sycamores, silver maples, cottonwoods and willows do well on it, and several of those are known for weak wood and heavy limb drop. When a big one hangs over a house or garage, removal is often the safest choice. On wet ground, root plates also loosen after long rains, so leaning trees deserve attention.

Small lots, careful work

Bolivar's housing is mostly on village lots, with 396 housing units counted in 2010. Trees near houses and garages are taken down in sections, with pieces lowered by rope instead of dropped. That protects roofs, fences and gardens, and it lets us work on lots where there is no room to fell a tree.

Storm cleanup

After a windstorm, the priorities are safety first, then the house, then the yard. If a tree is on a power line, call the utility before anything else. Once it is safe, call (330) 433-8160 with photos. We will tell you what we see, schedule the work and give you a written estimate.

Near Zoar and the canal lands

The Tuscarawas River valley around Bolivar and nearby Zoar is low, flat ground with steep hills rising on either side, and the Ohio and Erie Canal once ran through it. River-bottom trees here can grow to great size, and properties on the valley edge often have both bottomland trees and hillside ones. Each changes how a removal is planned.

What the estimate covers

Our written estimate lists the removal, how the wood will be handled, whether the stump is ground and how the area will be left. If anything on the property might affect the job, such as an overhead line, a septic system or a soft lawn, we note that as well, so the price you see is the price for the whole job.

Stumps and replanting

Grinding a stump below grade lets you replant or reseed. In river-bottom soil, new trees grow quickly, so it is worth choosing a species that suits the space and stays well clear of the house and lines. Get a free estimate

Bolivar Background

Canal-era village. Bolivar was platted in 1830 during growth tied to the Ohio and Erie Canal and is the northernmost municipality in Tuscarawas County, along the Tuscarawas River.
Fort Laurens. Fort Laurens, built in 1778 in the same area, is the only Revolutionary War-era American fort in what is now Ohio.
Village size. Bolivar had 1,000 residents at the 2020 census; the 2010 census counted 396 housing units and 380 households.

Our Services in Bolivar, OH

Bolivar Questions

Which trees are most likely to drop big limbs?

Cottonwoods, silver maples, willows and box elders are common culprits because their wood is weak or brittle. Trees with dead limbs, cracks or co-dominant trunks are also higher risk, whatever the species.

What should I plant after a removal?

Pick a species sized for the spot when mature, and keep large trees well away from the house and overhead lines. Native species that tolerate wet soil do well in the valley.

Do you serve the area around Bolivar?

Yes, including Zoar, the surrounding townships and the Dover and New Philadelphia area to the south.

How soon can you come after a storm?

Storm calls are handled in order of danger. Trees on houses or blocking access come first. Call and leave details and photos, and we will be in touch.

Can you remove a tree near the canal or river bank?

Usually. We plan footing and where pieces will land, and we often leave the roots in the bank to hold the soil.

Is a big sycamore worth keeping?

Often, yes. Sycamores are tough and long-lived. We would look for cavities, dead limbs and root damage before recommending removal.

Do you grind stumps too?

Yes. We grind stumps below grade so you can reseed or replant, and the chips can be left or hauled.

Can you take down a tree that is close to my garage?

Yes. Trees near garages and sheds are taken apart in sections, with each piece lowered by rope, so the roof is protected.

Do I need to be home during the work?

Not always. If access is clear and we have agreed on the details in writing, many owners leave us to it. We will call if anything comes up.

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