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Top-Rated Arborists in Colchester - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Lamb's Tree & Plant Health Care
Lamb's Tree & Plant Health Care
4.8(
171
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Colchester, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner was exceptionally professional and personable. I knew that I would be satisfied with his work. I did not hire him because a local arborist Whom I had had before gave me a lower price estimate."
Proper pruning style
Arborist cert.
Tree cert.
Chainsaw safety cert.
Irrigation controller cert.

+26

Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Autumn Leaves Tree Removal, LLC
Autumn Leaves Tree Removal, LLC
4.9(
274
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Colchester, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have hired them three times over the past several years. The crew has always been courteous, friendly and competent. They do a great job cleaning up afterward, too. They are definitely my tree guys. Do not hesitate to hire them."
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Top removal 6

+105

Response time7 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for SAB Tree Experts
SAB Tree Experts
4.7(
25
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Colchester, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had about 5 different tree companies that answered the post about a job I had and told me they would come out for a quote and I never heard from them again. Steve from SAB Tree Experts came out the next day I was contacted and had the job done the next week."
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+5

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
Avatar for Lazer Scapes, LLC
Lazer Scapes, LLC
4.5(
120
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Colchester, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Reggie the Owner came right over and gave me a very good price then sent his crew over to remove 2 large arborvitae’s. Milton is a tree surgeon who meticulously felled the trees out of harms way and cleaned up like they were never here. Will hire again!!! A"
Large Tree Over Home
Tree Removal Using Crane
Commercial Tree Removal
Tree Removal Using Bucket Truck
BBB

+1

Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
140 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Dynamic tree works
Dynamic tree works
4.6(
27
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Colchester, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dan and his partner did an excellent job. They worked on multiple trees on my property with great skill and professionalism. There was no debris left behind. They went above and beyond to get 3 huge Hickory trees under control after many years of neglect. They removed a pesky bush and tree stumps and a large tree branch that fell on my property last year. I truly feel better as a property owner to have Dan and his team in my corner. I have before and after photos available."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal crane day
Full removal
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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BMG Stump Grinding
4.2(
5
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Colchester, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I couldn’t be happier with the work from BMG Stump Grinding! From the first time I reached out, they were friendly, professional, and easy to work with. They did a great job removing the stump and cleaned everything up so well afterward that you could hardly tell it was ever there. It’s always nice to find a company that takes pride in their work and treats you like a person, not just another job. I really appreciate how smoothly everything went and would absolutely recommend BMG Stump Grinding to anyone who needs a stump removed. Great service and great people!"
Stump removal
Stump removal
Stump removal
Stump removal
Stump removal

+1

31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

If you’re taking down a tree that you don’t suspect is affected by disease or pests and it’s nowhere near your home or other structures, then calling in a tree company should work fine. However, anything more involved means an arborist is a better option. These pros have years of experience with tree removal and can safely take down trees located next to structures, and they have the tools, sanitization equipment, and experience to remove sick or dying trees without infecting nearby trees. 

Leaving a dead tree can expose your other trees to potential diseases, pests, and fungi, and it can also be a hazard. If your tree is dead, then you should hire a tree maintenance service to remove it. Cutting down trees is extremely dangerous, and a professional can ensure no one gets hurt and there is no damage to your property. Tree removal costs between $200 and $2,000 and will prevent future issues and keep you and your property safe.

You can shape a cherry tree by trimming vertical branches, dense branches, and intersecting branches. Your personal aesthetic comes into play, as well. If you want to simply thin and shape the tree, you can get away with trimming the aforementioned parts of your cherry tree. If you want to shorten branches, however, consider thinning cuts, which alter the length of the branches while encouraging light penetration, new buds and shoots, and a structurally-sound shape.

Generally, no, tree topping isn’t a good technique, and you should avoid using it in most cases. Tree topping may be the only good option to save a tree following severe damage after a storm, but in most other cases, it’s not the right choice. Tree topping can leave trees vulnerable to disease and further damage, and most pros will suggest against it.

While the fastest way to kill a tree is to simply cut it down, there are several other methods to choose from. You should hire a professional tree removal service to cut down a tree to ensure your personal and property safety. Some slower but effective options include treating or grinding the tree stump or using a basal bark treatment. 

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