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Avatar for Good Andy's Tree Business, LLC
Good Andy's Tree Business, LLC
5.0(
30
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Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andy was 110%!! He gave me on estimate on Monday and came did the work wed. Cleaned up all the branches he cut down.He did exactly what we talked about! I will give his number to anyone that needs tree work!"
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bobs Tree & Stump Service
4.4(
104
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Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

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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 by97%of homeowners
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1776 Stump Grinding, LLC
4.9(
49
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Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

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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 time12 hrs
Response rate89%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NAKO Services, Inc.
4.8(
19
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Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did an excellent job with tree removal and cleanup. I would highly recommend them. Very affordable. We were extremely satisfied with their service."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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WNYTREEGUYS
4.5(
20
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Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did a fantastic job - showed up early. Cleaned up after the work was done. Nothing for us to worry about. Did such a good job my neighbor hired him to do tree work for them as well. Highly recommend."
Tonawanda Removal
Tonawanda Removal
Clarence Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+7

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Trusted Tree Services
4.7(
13
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Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had several trees that needed trimming. The work was well done at a very reasonable price. The crew cleaned up our yard cleaner than when they started.. One of our branches we had removed overhung our neighborâ s yard. When the work was done, they went next door to make sure our neighbor was satisfied with the job. I would highly recommend Trusted Tree Service."
Removal
Ornamental Removal
Response time3 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Meta Tree Services
5.0(
7
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Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

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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%
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

It's easy to misidentify trees that appear to be maple trees due to similarities in leaf shapes. Sweetgum, sycamore, and yellow poplar all have leaf shapes and appearances similar to maples. The fact that around a dozen maple tree varieties exist, only about half of which are considered common, makes misidentification an often typical occurrence.  

You may wonder whether tree removal is tax deductible: Tree removal is not tax-deductible for homeowners unless it's related to a federally declared disaster. In that case, the cost may qualify as a casualty loss. However, if you own a commercial property, like a rental home, tree removal could be deductible if it's necessary for safety, maintenance, or part of a larger capital improvement project, and you must hire a professional tree removal service and keep documentation. Always consult a tax professional beforehand to see if you qualify.

Most plum trees are pruned into a vase or open wine glass shape. They’ll have a shorter central leader (the trunk) that supports three to four main branches. Of course, this isn't always the case. If you have a European plum tree, you can grow it in a pyramid shape. Let the central leader extend the length of the tree and prune smaller branches to create the pyramid.

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