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Minimally Invasive Tree Removal
4.8(
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Serving Amsterdam, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Will and his crew did a great job. Nice guys, gave great advice in regards to trees that showed signs of decay. They showed up on time and completed on time. The crew took down some trees very close to my house and my next-door neighbor's house with precision and no damage to either property. Not an easy job! The guys also took some deadfall from a past storm, which was very helpful to us. All the guys were nice to talk to, very accommodating, took the extra step to go above and beyond. Dropped trees with precision!! Also left me with a nice supply of firewood cut into 24 or 36-inch long logs for my fireplace. Please note that prior to hiring Minimally Invasive, I had requested quotes from 7 other companies. 2 were no-shows, and out of the other 5, they either grossly overbid the job or seemed like they would be abrasive to deal with or just plain unreliable. One could not even tell me which month he could do it in. When Will and the crew finished the job, I told the guys that he (they) are my tree guys for life. Great group of guys, worked their rear ends off and were respectful of my property."
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Response time2 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Upstate Excavation Pros LLC
5.0(
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Serving Amsterdam, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dain at Upstate Excavation Pros is awesome. Very easy to talk to, quick and professional estimate and work. Definitely going to hire again for all needs"
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lawrence Davis Contracting Inc
5.0(
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Serving Amsterdam, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Lawrence was an excellent contractor, he contacted and coordinated with the gas company and with Galloway co-op. He checked in regularly with me and even tried to get a temporary tank when it was discovered that my propane levels would not last until the delivery date. He wasted no time and came early to start excavation a day before delivery and that a great job burying and leveling the Earth after the tank was installed. Very professional, would recommend."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Capri Precision Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Amsterdam, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Overall extremely professional, the work itself was great, was above expectations, not only did above and beyond, he did a few things that were not on the list, without additional charge."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by28%of homeowners
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Spence's Tree Care
4.2(
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Serving Amsterdam, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They removed two gigantic trees at my house in Saugerties and another tree at my farm at Greenville NY. It’s very easy to deal with them and they charge very reasonable price. I would strongly recommend them."
Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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AJM LAND PROS LLC
5.0(
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Serving Amsterdam, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"This business is built on customer service and getting the job done right, very pleased with the work that was done which included a few stumps removed and brush clearing and grading for a driveway. I would recommend this business to anyone who wants the job done right in a timely manner. 10/10 experience."
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Green With Envy Construction Services
3.8(
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Serving Amsterdam, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Home advisor review system has too narrow a project focus to accurately categorize the excellent work that Green With Envy Construction Services did for us today. There was no siding work involved, but that is the closest category we thought to use for installation of two exterior entry doors. Joe and his crew are extremely efficient and creative when it comes to making something 'fit' in a space that is a little less than anticipated. You would never know it wasn't an exact fit. They are courteous and involve the homeowner when decisions need to be made, and they explain how things are being done. This is not something you get from every individual hired to perform a job that is beyond your own capabilities. The job was completed in much less time than I expected, including total cleanup of the work areas. I would recommend Green With Envy Construction Services without hesitation to anyone in need of their services."
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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ACS Land and Snow Services, LLC.
5.0(
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Serving Amsterdam, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"An eye for detail, meticulous, professional, meticulous, goes above & beyond, communication is extraordinary, meticulous & an eye for detail. Communication is great! You can't go wrong with this company & will not regret contracting them. Just phenomenal!! I wish I could give a 10-star rating!!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

No, fire blight does not survive free in the soil but instead is carried through insects, animals, rain, or wind during the spring. Keep in mind that it can also spread on tools, which is why you should always disinfect them in between cuts.

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