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The Builders & Cleaners
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Northford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My husband and I reached out to the company to repair some rotten boards we discovered on the exterior of the house. We spoke to David who was extremely responsive and quick to set up our services. The crew came a couple days later right at the time they said, the repairs are great quality, and everyone we interacted with was polite and kind. I wouldnâ t hesitate to hire them for a bigger job in the future!"
Dust out from the ductwork
Dust out from the ductwork
Clean vent
Clean vent
Dust in the return

+1822

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Jose D Oliva
4.6(
26
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Northford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have never been more impressed with the work ethic of any contractor I have hired. Jose and his team were prompt , efficient, and paid attention to every detail. The price was reasonable and well worth it. I would highly recommend Olivia tree service to anyone needing to remove trees from their property."
Completed work
Completed work
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Completed work
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+17

Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AA Outdoor Services, LLC
3.9(
33
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Northford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"AA OUTDOOR SERVICES did a great job in my house, VINCENT which is the owner was great very professional and informative, his price was really reasonable, he takes pride in his work and pays a lot of attention into detail he is VERY METICULOUS ABOUT HIS WORK! I'm extremely happy with the work they provided and I would definitely recommend him."
Driveway in New Haven (West Haven)
Rear entrance and parking area (West Haven)
Rear entrance and parking area (West Haven)
Step repair (West Haven)
Step repair (West Haven)

+61

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Yes, it’s okay to trim low branches on a tree, also known as limbing up or raising the crown. Essentially, you’ll trim the lower third of the tree (trunk) and leave the upper two-thirds of the tree (crown). Arborists recommend trimming 20% of a tree’s leaves per season for two to three seasons. Trimming low branches allows light to flow through the tree, increasing circulation and making the tree stronger and healthier.

Sometimes, knowing when you need tree-trimming services is straightforward, and other times, you have to do some investigating. Some tell-tale signs that you should have your tree trimmed include:

  • A poorly-formed tree with unruly branches, which makes the tree appear odd-shaped. 

  • A tree with tall or large branches that interfere with power lines or your home’s exterior.

  • A tree that provides too much shade in the yard due to branch overgrowth.

The depth of tree roots depends on the species. Trees like oaks and maples can have root systems that grow down 20 feet or more. However, trees that grow in shallow soils will have roots that go only a few feet down. Research how your tree species grows in your climate area to estimate root depth.

Generally, avoid trimming trees in the summer (with the exception of pruning fruit trees as needed). Trees use a lot of energy in the summer, most of which is relegated to new growth. If you chop it too early, you could stunt the next season's growth. Again, when in doubt, do some research based on the specific tree type.

Trees that flower in the spring—like dogwood, cherry, magnolia, and pear—should not be pruned during the winter. These spring-flowering plants grow buds on old growth, so you’ll actually remove what would’ve been gorgeous flowering foliage. Instead, wait to prune until right after they bloom, when the flowers fade.

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