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Avatar for Strobert Tree Services, Inc.
Strobert Tree Services, Inc.
4.4(
132
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Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The entire team was very professional. The cleanup was completed in a timely manner, Including seeding of damaged area and removal of large tree pieces. I would highly recommend Strobert for all your tree services. I will be using them again."
Teamwork
Emergency Services
The Right Equipment
Tree Planting
Crane

+5

Response time1 day
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Ensley's Tree Care, LLC
4.7(
130
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Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company is awesome!!! I had a very big tree, that for years companies have come out to trim it only leaving it worse. This tree partly hung over my house and shed. 1 company dropped some on my shed and hit the rain gutters on my house. Chris came to give me an estimate and was able to squeeze me in within 2 weeks. This crew was able to get the tree down, not hit anything, cleaned the yard afterwards. They worked hard all day, and the teamwork was fantastic!! Very professional, down to earth, great people. I am a bit picky, and they exceeded my expectations. For years I worried about this tree and one phone call to Enselys took care of the issue. Do yourself a favor and call them for your Tree service needs."
Birch Tree Removal
3 Pine Stumps Grinded
Walling neighbors trees back to their property
Cherry Tree Removal
Full Removal with Crane Service

+4

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Over the Top Tree Care
4.6(
75
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Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very pleased with Over The Too Tree Service. Everyone was very professional as well as easy to communicate with. I will recommend this service to anyone."
Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Augusto & Sons Landscaping, LLC
4.2(
243
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Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The workers were very professional. They worked hard and diligently to provide their best service for us. We would definitely call them again the next time we need tree service."
Grill
Patio
Response time10 hrs
55 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Crimson Bay PM
5.0(
2
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Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Crimson Bay did a beautiful job cleaning up my existing landscaping areas. They took out the old stones & washed them. They pulled up the old plastic & leveled out the ground underneath, removed moss from the concrete wall, added a weed deterrent, laid down new landscaping paper, & put the cleaned stones back & added edging. They were professional, polite, & worked diligently. I thought the price was very reasonable. I highly recommend them."
Bulk jobs
Bulk jobs
Bulk jobs
Bulk jobs
Bulk jobs

+23

66 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Boss Tree Experts
5.0(
35
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Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"If you are in Delaware or Maryland and need tree work, I can't say enough good things about Boss Tree Experts. Two super hot days, but they powered through and got it done and cleaned up. Two trees were very close to the house, but no issues. Clean, safe and professional. Well worth the money!"
Response time30 mins
Response rate89%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Boss Tree Experts
5.0(
32
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Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent company, trimmed my tree line of 26 trees, removed & replaced 3 small trees that had died. Trimmed bushes & removed some shrubs. Very knowledgeable, courteous, & did a great clean up of all the debri."
Grasonville Maple Trees
Grasonville Maple Trees
Grasonville Maple Trees
Grasonville Maple Trees
Grasonville Maple Trees

+35

Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Gibbs Tree Service
5.0(
14
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Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gibbs Tree Service was absolutely outstanding! From his start to finish, every aspect of his service was perfect. Mr. Gibbs was professional, and knowledgeable. He did the job exceeding all my expectations. I am extremely satisfied and would recommend him to anyone needing tree services. 100%"
Magnolia, DE Tree removal
After
Before
After
Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by71%of homeowners
Avatar for Strobert Tree Services, Inc.
Strobert Tree Services, Inc.
4.5(
24
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Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"workmanship was perfect. Excellent job in removing tree and returning to clean up yard. Good value for the money - excellent equipment and workers were well trained. They need to improve on communications with customer, though. I expected a call or indication of exactly when they would arrive and what they would be doing each day."
Crane Removal
Crane Removal
Crane Removal
Crane Removal
Crane Removal

+7

Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

A few signs a tree may be dead is if the leaves are dead and there are no signs of new blooms. You can also perform a scratch test on some of the branches to check the condition of the cambium layer beneath the bark.

If it is green, it is still alive, but if several are dry, brittle, and brown, the tree may be dying or dead. Always consult an arborist before assuming your tree is dead because you may be able to save it.

In the case that a tree is growing directly on your property line, the cost of maintaining the tree is shared and is the property of both owners in common. In this case, all decisions regarding the maintenance of the tree must be made jointly, and both parties must agree on a course of action. You will need to agree with your neighbor about the cutting of any roots before you carry it out, and your neighbor must also consult with you before doing any trimming. Coming to an agreement with your neighbor about any shared trees ahead of necessary trimming and maintenance will make this process much simpler.

There are four common ways to prune a tree correctly: crown thinning, crown reduction, crown raising, and crown cleaning. The method you choose depends on the purpose of pruning. However, making the correct cuts is a vital part of the process, regardless of your method. Pruning incorrectly can damage or even kill the tree. So, you may want to hire a professional tree-trimming company to tackle the task. 

Your neighbor is not in a good position to know if your trees are truly dead or pose any kind of danger. That’s why hiring an arborist or tree service expert can be such an important part of the process. If the trees are still alive and don’t pose any threat, you’re in the clear (but you may want to document and photograph everything in case events turn sour down the road).

But if a tree is visibly dead and near the property line, you should remove it to be safe. If a dead tree falls on a neighbor’s property, they may have grounds to sue for negligence. If any branches on trees have died, it’s a good idea to cut them back for similar reasons.

It could be anywhere from weeks to years for a dead tree to fall. A dead tree falls based on its weight, how it leans, the state of its roots, the state of decay, and what local windstorms are like, among other factors. Since it’s hard to predict the fall’s timing, it’s important to cut down a dead tree quickly and avoid any unpleasant surprises.

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