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Top-Rated Arborists in Ballston Spa - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Arborist Advantage, Inc.
Arborist Advantage, Inc.
4.7(
66
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Ballston Spa, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Arborist Advantage to remove dead trees and grind stumps on our property. Josh had several informative suggestions on how to proceed with our project and accomplish our goals. His crew worked efficiently and safely in a professional manner from start to finish. Cleanup was excellent. We highly recommend Josh and his crew for any kind of tree removal work."
Tree work
Tree work
Tree work
Tree removal
The removal

+1

Response time2 days
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Behind The Grind
5.0(
56
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Ballston Spa, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mike from Behind the Grind was excellent. I had a small stump in the front of my yard that we needed to grind. He was prompt, friendly, professional, and gave a fair price. I would highly recommend!"
Logo
Logo
grinder
on the job
before/during

+8

Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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D&P Property Management
4.8(
184
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Tree Removal

Serving Ballston Spa, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I feel like they could have done a better job of cleaning up wood pieces left from the wood chipper, but overall very happy with the job they did and the price I was charged for the tree removal"
Tree Removal
Tree Temoval
start of removal
start of take down
work completerd

+130

Response time9 hrs
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for ER Tree Service
ER Tree Service
4.6(
284
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Ballston Spa, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing! Attention to detail, thorough and fantastic. Trimmed 4 oak trees and some side trees. Very professional, friendly and hard working. From first contact to completed job they were very responsive and kept us informed. Highly recommend them."
tree removal
tree removal
tree removal
tree removal
tree removal

+2

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Capital Pro Tree Removal
Capital Pro Tree Removal
4.9(
29
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Ballston Spa, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Brandon and his crew are fantastic - friendly, professional, reliable. They removed 4 trees, ground the stumps, and trimmed up 3 others that we wanted to keep but needed the dead wood removed. Their level of communication is refreshing and they did a great job cleaning up. Competitively priced on top of it. Would recommend every time. Our new go-to tree guys! Thank you!"
ALBANY: AFTER
ALBANY: BEFORE
ALBANY: CHIPPING
Before
After

+2

Response time2 days
93 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by3%of homeowners
Falzo Landscaping
4.9(
17
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business

Serving Ballston Spa, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

"Couldn’t be happier. Mike and Vinny were a pleasure to work with. Quality of work was great, professional, fair pricing but most of all great customer service. I was just looking for some edging and mulching and he went above and beyond and trimmed my bushes, took care of some shrubs that were dying and cleaned them up to give them a better chance of recovering and had some left over mulch so he did a small strip I had infront of my fence at no extra charge. Would highly recommend."
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Spence's Tree Care
Spence's Tree Care
4.2(
28
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Ballston Spa, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I will use Spencer Brothers for all my upcoming yard / tree work. I was very happy with the job they did during an emergency tree removal. Very reliable, professional, and neat. Fair, competitive pricing."
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Some people prefer to leave or even carve a leftover stump, but we recommend removing it if possible. You can often dig out smaller trunks with a shovel once they have died and dried out. You can have stumps professionally removed, or request a service to grind them down to ground level so they can be replaced with other landscaping or objects.

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.

Unless it’s dead or dangerous, think twice about cutting down a tree in your yard. They’re good for health, well-being, wildlife, and the environment. Plus, local authorities often have regulations prohibiting the removal of trees, especially protected species or individual trees with historical value.

You’ll want to have your palm trees trimmed during the spring, ideally in May, before hurricane season sets in, which generally takes place during the late summer. Palm trees grow fastest over the summer months. You’ll also want to trim your palm trees when you notice:

  • Brown fronds 

  • Dry leaves

  • Flower pods

  • Fruit

  • Fronds overgrown in power lines

  • Frond encroaching upon your neighbor’s home or yard 

  • Visible damage from a storm

Professionals use assessments, strategic cuts, specialized equipment, and safety measures to ensure healthy growth or the safe removal of trees or shrubs.

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