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Erik's Tree Service
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Afton, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"A professional who keeps in regular contact with you to notify you of scheduling and other issues is hard to find. So I truly appreciated that Erik always kept me informed about when he was coming or if there was any change. He did an excellent job in removing several large maple trees from my yard one of which was very near the hwy and could have been disastrous if not done with care. He also includes cutting the wood into rounds and chipping all the branches which arenâ t included in other tree trimming services. Iâ m very pleased about every aspect of his service and will heartily recommend him to any friend in need of such services."
Tree Work
Tree Removals
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Lawn lovers landscaping
New to Angi
Tree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Afton, NY and surrounding areas

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I'm Darren I have 10 years of construction experience I'm OSHA certified I offer many services including lawn and property maintenance, tree service, junk removal, excavating and more. I service Scranton Pa, wilkesbarre Pa, Tunkhannock PA, and surrounding areas and also Binghamton NY vestal NY, and owego NY, \n

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Vivid Services, LLC
4.9(
182
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving Afton, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job by the guys. Had the right equipment for the job. Took a 95ft tree down between 2 houses with no problem. Lumber stacked in nice pile right where i asked. Good cleanup. Will hire again when the nect trees are ready"
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Michael Decker Logging and Tree Service
5.0(
49
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Afton, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Extremely competent Professional after removing a huge dead tree they cleaned my place up It was as if they were never there I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND M DECKER LOGGING AND TREE SERVICE"
Pine Tree
Pine Tree
Very Tall Pine Tree
Very Tall Pine Tree
Honey Locust Tree

+4

Response time2 days
Response rate90%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Franks Tree Service
4.7(
23
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Afton, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He does very good job. Listens to what you need done. He was only going to trim the white birch, but found a very large rotten spot so I told him to down the tree. cleaned up all around the lawn and driveway. Very knowledgeable polite young man. I will recommend him to every one. He has completed two jobs and will do two more this fall. Doris Wayman"
My Work
My Work
My Work
My Work
My Work

+7

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Costs range from $500 to $5,000 per tree, depending on size, location, and accessibility.

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 speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

The ideal depth of a tree notch depends on the tree, but it should usually be between 20% and 25% of the tree’s depth. However, if the tree is leaning towards the direction of the notch, it can be cut more shallowly—at as little as 10% of the depth. When the tree is leaning away from the direction it needs to be felled, you can cut deeper, closer to 30%.

Debris removal is often included in the overall cost of having a tree removed from your property. However, tree maintenance service companies do not always include debris removal in their pricing, so ask any contractors offering tree trimming cost estimates whether or not removal is included. If you want to keep the wood mulch, ask if they charge extra for it as well.

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