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Avatar for Minimally Invasive Tree Removal
Minimally Invasive Tree Removal
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Altamont, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Will, Jenn, and their crew were a pleasure to work with! We had 20 trees, most of them upwards of 100 plus foot tall, removed from the property. I own less than an acre on a busy city street. They did a phenomenal job in a very tight area working around the house, pool, sheds, and neighbors. The price was unbeatable too. I would highly recommend using them!"
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2022 Tree Removal Pics

+7

Response time2 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Richter's Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Altamont, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Richter's Tree Service was a perfect fit for my tree and stump removal needs. They were prompt, professional, friendly, and left the site pristinely free of all debris. I couldn't be more pleased, and will look to them for all future projects."
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming

+25

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ER Tree Service
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Altamont, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing! Attention to detail, thorough and fantastic. Trimmed 4 oak trees and some side trees. Very professional, friendly and hard working. From first contact to completed job they were very responsive and kept us informed. Highly recommend them."
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tree removal
tree removal
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tree removal

+2

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Capital Pro Tree Removal
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Altamont, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Brandon the owner was a pleasure to work with. I had him trim 3 large oak trees and remove 5 or 6 smaller trees. He also did the stump grinding. It was all done in a morning. They cleaned up everything, and you couldn't even tell they had been here by 1 PM."
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+2

Response time2 days
106 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by3%of homeowners
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Sterling’s Tree Removal
5.0(
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Tree Removal

Serving Altamont, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

"The crew arrived on time and did the work discussed. Thy were pleasant and cleaned up leaving my yard in fine shape. I had some concerns that spring bulbs that had already emerged would be damaged…not the case. All my bulbs survived without harm. I will use Sterling’s Tree Service again."
Large Maple Tree Removal
Large Maple Tree Removal
Large Maple Tree Removal
Large Maple Tree Removal
Large Maple Tree Removal

+38

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Yes, you should trim the lower branches of your maple tree for safety. Trimming maple trees as they grow helps lift the crown and canopy and trains it to grow straight up. A good rule of thumb is to prune enough branches to leave 6 feet of clearance under the tree.

Tree trimming can count as landscaping, depending on how a landscaping business describes its services. Professional tree trimmers are more specialized than landscapers and offer trimming services separately from general landscaping.

When general landscaping companies offer tree trimming, look up the details. They usually mean shaping or seasonal trimming of ornamental trees, which is different from trimming larger trees for health or safety reasons. When possible, look for a licensed expert that specializes in trees and tree health.

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 best tool to cut trees is a chain saw. You can adjust your chain saw to the correct size based on the size of the branches, offering you the fastest and cleanest cut for medium- to large-sized trees. Depending on the type of chainsaw you use, you can cut through larger trees than you would with a more manual tool like an ax.

Some people prefer to leave or even carve a leftover stump, but we recommend removing it if possible. You can often dig out smaller trunks with a shovel once they have died and dried out. You can have stumps professionally removed, or request a service to grind them down to ground level so they can be replaced with other landscaping or objects.

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