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Avatar for Good Andy's Tree Business, LLC
Good Andy's Tree Business, LLC
5.0(
31
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a really awesome experience with Good Andy’s Tree Service and highly recommend them. Andy was friendly, professional, and showed up exactly when he said he would. He did an excellent job trimming my tree, and the cleanup afterward was spotless—you’d never know they had been there. He took a thoughtful, conscientious approach to preserving the health and natural shape of the tree. Dude clearly cares about maintaining as much greenery as possible while still addressing the problem areas. The tree looks great, and no longer have branches leaning against my house. Just a genuinely good person who takes pride in his work. This is no brainer wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Good Andy’s Tree Service to anyone looking for quality tree work."
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for 1776 Stump Grinding, LLC
1776 Stump Grinding, LLC
4.9(
49
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nick was prompt, precise and reliable! He was very conscientious about not disturbing the plantings around the areas where he worked, leveled out the tree grindings and cleaned up any pieces of tree mulch from my porch and stair area. I would HIGHLY recommend him to complete your tree stump removal project!"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate96%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bobs Tree & Stump Service
4.5(
106
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I requested quotes from six people five showed up. Bob's fell right in the middle of the group. After talking with Paul (the owner) about their process, time table, giving me certificates of insurance and really asking questions even about his equipment I felt most comfortable going with him. They showed up when they said they would his team worked absolutely great together each knowing exactly what they had to do. This tree extended into two neighbor's yards and they did a bang out job ! Everything was picked up and they were very professional ! I dont say this often but I am extremely pleased with their work and glad I chose them. I absolutely would recommend them."
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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WNYTREEGUYS
4.5(
20
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and responsive, from providing the quote to finishing the job. Brandon did the job in the promised timeframe, charged a reasonable price and I will definitely use WNY Tree Guys in the future."
Tonawanda Removal
Tonawanda Removal
Clarence Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+7

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Meta Tree Services
5.0(
10
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They arrived as promised. The cost was very reasonable. Both my very large blue spruce trees were removed efficiently and the clean up afterwards was excellent. I highly recommend Meta Tree Services"
Meta Tree Services
Meta Tree Services
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
97 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LEROY AND SONS MAINTENANCE, LLC
5.0(
18
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"They responded in person within the first hour of my request and took the time to discuss the job to my satisfaction. Kyle and Jacob worked hard and diligently throughout the project checking in with me periodically to make sure they were accomplishing all of my wishes. They were always respectful and their final cleanup was impeccable. I would hire them again for any landscaping needs."
Garden bed cleanup
Garden bed cleanup
Garden bed cleanup
Garden bed cleanup
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Perfect Edges Property Maintenance, LLC
4.7(
7
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Tree Trimming

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an excellent job landscaping both my front and back yards; they are easy to work with, willing to go the extra mile, and communicate well with quick responses. I highly recommend them and hope to use them again."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Professionals use assessments, strategic cuts, specialized equipment, and safety measures to ensure healthy growth or the safe removal of trees or shrubs.

The safest way to cut down a tree is to make sure you’re completely prepared and have done all the necessary safety checks, including double-checking your equipment is in good working order, you have plenty of clearance to fell the tree, you’re wearing all the safety gear, and you have a partner to help you (who should also be wearing safety gear). 

If it’s your property, then you can plant a tree near power lines, but it’s not the best idea. Any vegetation that grows within 10 feet or so of power lines will fall under the responsibility of the utility company, and they may trim or remove it as necessary. If you do move forward with your plan, try to choose a smaller ornamental tree, plant it as far away from the power lines as you can, and keep it trimmed to avoid future problems.

It is possible to burn out a tree stump if it is dried out and in an area of your property with a large buffer. Drill holes in the stump and dig around the base so it burns more easily. Then, build a small campfire on top using kindling and firewood. You’ll need enough to keep the fire going for many hours to completely burn out the stump, especially if it’s large. 

Monitor the fire closely to ensure it doesn’t spread, and have a hose on hand if it starts to get out of control. When the fire is out, break apart the burned stump and dig out what’s left of it.  

If this sounds like a good option, learn more about how to burn a tree stump before attempting it, as it does come with risks.

Often, it’s the homeowner’s responsibility to handle the aftermath when a neighbor’s tree falls on their property. But if a tree has been obviously dead for a significant period of time and caused damage when it fell, a case can be made that the owner should have removed it, especially if the neighbor wrote you a letter about the tree or asked you to take it down. This can be grounds for a successful lawsuit in claims court and is a good reason to always pay attention to your trees and remove dead trees before they fall.

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