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Top-Rated Arborists in Erlanger - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for George's Tree & Landscaping Services
George's Tree & Landscaping Services
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Erlanger, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well. Cut down what was needed to let air and light through branches. Removed stump after cutting down tree. Cleaned up everything pretty well. Had a chipper so got rid of limbs right on the spot."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Florer Family Tree Service
5.0(
26
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Erlanger, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Perfect. Quick and orderly. Was considerate to not damage other trees. Cleaned up the yard debris afterward and returned at later date to grind stumps. I could not be happier with the service."
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+9

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Max Effort Services
4.8(
22
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Erlanger, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"These nice guys couldn't have done a better job. They came immediately to see the yard, and 2 days later they started the work- taking down a big tree and removing other dead limbs. They work hard and are very professional. I have already recommended them to other people."
Beautiful day out to be doin tree work
And she’s down ready to chopped for fire woo
Small landing zone
Almost there
It’s goin

+17

Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Bernard Gripshover
4.8(
24
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Erlanger, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Bernie and his crew were on the scene the day after the NKY ice storm of November 2018. They removed a giant river birch that had been damaged by severe ice that was threatening to fall on my neighbors house. The three men got right to work removing the overhanging branches then the tree itself. After the job was done they completely cleaned up the affected part of the yard leaving only the stump. The price was half that of the nearest quote. I was so impressed that I immediately hired Bernie and crew to remove a giant Bradford Pear tree that was uncomfortably close to my house. Great price, Great job, and great cleanup after. A+"
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+25

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Trees should be pruned every two to five years, depending on its age and type. Young trees should be inspected and pruned every two to three years. Mature trees should be inspected and trimmed every three to five years, and fruit trees should be pruned annually with a careful eye on seasonal growth. Evergreens typically don’t need pruning, unless branches or limbs are damaged, diseased, or harboring pests.

In nature, there are many things that can cause a tree to die, including diseases, insects, and natural disasters such as fires or droughts. Non-natural methods of killing a tree include herbicides or manual intervention, such as cutting it down. Consult a tree removal professional about your options for naturally killing a tree.

You should prune ornamental trees once every other year after the fruit has matured and begun to drop. You should also prune out dead branches whenever you see them. Pruning too often can stimulate more growth, especially in faster growing varieties like Bradford pears.

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

The average lifespan of an oak tree is 100 to 300 years, so long as it isn’t impacted by diseases like sudden oak death. Some species will last shorter or longer, depending on where you live.

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