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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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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent worker! Really listened to what I wanted. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Cleaned up afterwards. Very fair price. I canâ t say enough good things about Andy! highly recommend this company!"
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bobs Tree & Stump Service
4.4(
104
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

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."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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1776 Stump Grinding, LLC
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+1 more

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 time2 hrs
Response rate95%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NAKO Services, Inc.
4.8(
19
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

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 time20 mins
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by44%of homeowners
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Veterans Pride Tree and Lawn
4.6(
34
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Responded to my request for a quote very quickly (same day I submitted request on a Sat.), provided good price and arrived/completed job 2 days later (Mon). Remove trees, grind down stumps and cleaned up beautifully. Great job!"
Response time5 days
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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WNYTREEGUYS
4.5(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

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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 rate92%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Trusted Tree Services
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Larry and his helper did an excellent job trimming my trees, They also did a super job cleaning up. They are very reasonable price wise ,"
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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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

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
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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

"Hire these guys.........personable and expert. You won't be sorry. Have had them for Lawn Maint and SNOWPLOWING. (for years) on G Island No complaints Prof. Samuel J. Di Christina [email protected]"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

You may be looking to identify maple trees to use for home improvement projects. In that case, you can tell hard maples by looking at their leaves. Leaves will have a U-shaped dip, or sinus, between the points, or lobes, of the leaves. Leaves of soft maples tend to have V-shaped sinuses.

If you already have the cut wood in front of you, look for a light, uniform color to identify hard maple wood and check for variations of red, gray, or brown streaks and an overall darker color in soft maple wood.

Consumers typically do not need to worry about the cost of tree insurance, as professional tree service companies pay for their own coverage. For a tree service business, an average U.S. policy covering about $1 million in general liability costs roughly $40 a month or $500 a year. More extensive policies, providing between $500,000 to $2 million in coverage, can cost between $3,000 and $6,000 annually, depending on the company's size and scope of work. Tree service professionals should speak with an insurance company to determine the right plan for their business.

You can find pruning paints and sealants for trees, but you shouldn’t use them on a topped tree. Coatings like these often inhibit the tree’s healing process. An important exception is if there are dangerous fungi nearby that the tree is particularly vulnerable to, like oaks and oak wilt. Sealing cuts can help prevent fungi from taking root.

It is possible to cut down a tree on your property yourself, but it is generally not recommended unless specific conditions are met. You should only consider this project if the tree is small (e.g., under 4-5 inches in diameter and short enough that you don't need a ladder to reach the branches), and you are experienced in handling a chainsaw. The tree must also be located far from any power lines, fences, homes, or other structures. Even for small trees, the work can be dangerous, and it's always advisable to have a spotter to ensure the tree falls correctly and no branches fall on you.

For any tree that is large, requires a ladder to access, or is near electrical lines or structures, you should always hire a professional. Attempting to remove a large tree yourself is extremely dangerous, poses a risk of serious injury, and could result in significant damage to your property.

Before any tree removal, it's also important to check your local and state regulations to ensure the tree is not historic or otherwise protected by your city.

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