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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

"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 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

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."
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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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%
15 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

Approved

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
Veterans Pride Tree and Lawn
4.6(
34
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

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
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%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

"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(
13
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

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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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
Meta Tree Services
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Any tree that needs to be pruned should be pruned to remove dead branches at least once a year. You may need to prune far more often if you’re trying to maintain a certain shape or to save a tree that suddenly becomes infected.

The ideal time to prune a tree depends on the type of tree. Typically, late winter or early spring is a good time to prune but isn't always the case for "towering trees." It's best to trim when trees are dormant and before blooms appear but can vary depending on the tree type. It's always best to research the type of tree or ask a professional tree trimmer to determine when is the perfect time to prune your tree.

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.

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.

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.

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