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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
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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%
19 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

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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 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(
8
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had 2 enormous maple trees dangerously close to my house and needed the taken down. TMPALLPRO gave me a great price, we?re on time, efficient, safe, friendly and professional. I will definitely recommend them to my friends and family and use them again in the future. Great job!"
Meta Tree Services
Meta Tree Services
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
89 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

Pruning trees is important for several reasons. It improves tree health and strength by removing dead, diseased, or unwanted branches, which in turn encourages new growth and can help treat disease. For fruit trees, proper pruning can lead to a larger and better-quality harvest. Pruning also enhances safety by removing weak limbs that could break and fall, potentially causing injury or property damage, especially during storms. Beyond these functional benefits, pruning can also improve a tree's appearance. To ensure pruning is done correctly for the tree's long-term health, consider hiring a professional.

Yes, it can be good to remove dead branches from trees. Dead branches can lead to rot in other areas of the tree. They can also cause damage if they fall on a house, shed, fence, car, pool, or other structure or property. However, it’s important that dead branch removal is done safely. If the branch is high in a tree or requires a lift or ladder to access, consider calling a professional tree removal company, as they will have the experience and equipment to do the job safely.

The depth of tree roots depends on the species. Trees like oaks and maples can have root systems that grow down 20 feet or more. However, trees that grow in shallow soils will have roots that go only a few feet down. Research how your tree species grows in your climate area to estimate root depth.

Dead tree branches should be removed, because they can cause the tree to lose nutrients. They can also make the tree more susceptible to disease and pests. Removing dead and diseased branches can help the tree recover and increase the odds of saving a dying tree. Make sure to prune the tree correctly to avoid damaging it further.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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