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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

"Penny from Millsboro These guys are awesome!!! They are excellent at their job. They dropped those tree limbs and tree perfectly, cleaned up the yard afterwards and you would never know they were even here. The whole place looks awesome they did an excellent job and for a reasonable price. They are better than the big named tree companies. If I knew how to submit a video and some pictures I have some... I still try to figure it out. ð ð"
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

68 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 customer service and excellent work. Trimmed big pine trees and did a fantastic job!! Very professional and very reasonable!! Very happy with their service!"
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
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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

There are two types of arborists: certified and consulting. A certified arborist is licensed and equipped to provide tree pruning, planting, fertilizing, monitoring, transplanting, treatment, and removal services. A consulting arborist specializes in tree appraisals, diagnosing problems and recommending treatments for illnesses. However, they will not provide these services themselves. Most consulting arborists are certified arborists who can refer you to a tree service that can administer the correct treatments.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

There are many signs that a tree is diseased or dying, and if you suspect that’s the case, you should call an arborist immediately. You might notice rot or fungus on the trunk or that the tree is beginning to lean to one side. Brittle branches or signs of root damage are other indicators that a tree is in trouble. If the tree is dying, it might be time to cut the tree down so it doesn’t fall.

You may need permission to take a tree down. Check with your local ordinances about rules regarding tree removal and to gain any necessary permits. Check with your local ordinances or the fire department if you plan to burn the stump. Make sure you have all the steps in place before removing the tree, or contact a local tree removal service.

Generally, homeowners do not need permission to cut down a tree on their own private property, but there are several exceptions where a permit may be required. You might need a permit if the tree is particularly large, old, or a protected species, such as a heritage tree. Trees located near public property or power lines can also be subject to special rules. Additionally, many local governments and homeowners associations (HOAs) have regulations controlling which trees can be removed to manage an area's appearance or prevent the spread of invasive species. To avoid hefty fines, it is crucial to check with your local government and HOA to determine if a permit is needed before you begin.

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