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Vivid Services, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Afton, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

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
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Erik's Tree Service
4.8(
18
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Serving Afton, NY and surrounding areas

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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 time11 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Double M Industries LLC
5.0(
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Serving Afton, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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"Double M did a fabulous job with the work we needed including excavation , site work,and a concrete pad. They were professional , knowledgable and had excellent customer service . We would highly recommend them and were very happy with the completed work ."
Driveways
Driveways
Driveways
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Lawn lovers landscaping
New to Angi

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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Dualstar Exterior Solutions LLC
New to Angi

Serving Afton, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

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Family owned business with over 20 years of experience. The Dualstar family believes maintaining your lawn and yard is one of the keys to improving your property?s curb appeal. However, sticking to a landscape maintenance schedule can be challenging (particularly if you?re busy with work and other responsibilities), which is why it?s best to hire experts like Dualstar Landscaping and Design. We offer front yard and backyard landscaping services to property owners in Great Neck, NY, and we can help you create the beautiful outdoor space that you deserve. Book an appointment with us now!

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New to Angi

Serving Afton, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n\n

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

While the fastest way to kill a tree is to simply cut it down, there are several other methods to choose from. You should hire a professional tree removal service to cut down a tree to ensure your personal and property safety. Some slower but effective options include treating or grinding the tree stump or using a basal bark treatment. 

For safety reasons, leaning trees are best removed by a professional, as they may often tear away from the hinge, causing you to lose control over where the tree falls. If you choose to cut down a tree leaning slightly, avoid cutting off root protrusions before you start. Make your hinge a little longer than usual by cutting it deeper (up to 30% of the diameter) and applying a wedge into the felling cut on the side the tree is leaning. Stand away from the direction the tree leans while making your felling cut.

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.

Before you cut down a dead palm tree, try to revive it using the methods listed above. However, there are instances when it makes sense to remove a dead palm tree, including:

  • The heavily infected tree will infect nearby trees, bushes, and plants.

  • The palm’s roots are overtaking your yard, foundation, and sidewalk and causing structural damage.

  • The tree is unstable and a hazard to your property, your neighbor’s property, and pedestrians.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

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