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Avatar for Angel Cruz Quality Tree Service LLC
Angel Cruz Quality Tree Service LLC
5.0(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Big Flats, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Angell and Crew at Quality Tree Service did a fantastic job! Great equipment, bucket truck with good extension, chipper, log mover. Took out a large maple behind my garage plus 3 other small trees along with a pile of other timbers. Cleaned up well after. Great teamwork, know their trade well. Final price as quoted. Would definitely recommend and use again myself. Sent from my iPhone"
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Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by59%of homeowners
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Global Landscaping Services
4.7(
92
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Big Flats, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend this company The owner, Luis, is very polite, and the entire crew is extremely professional. They removed a tree over 50 feet tall i a meticulous, safe, and neat manner, and they did an excellent job cleaning up afterward. I definitely recommend them and will be using them again in the future."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
76 neighbors recently requested a quote
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B&N Enterprises
4.6(
21
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving Big Flats, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"B&N Enterprises Nicholas (Nick) Freeborn did a great job. June 16 we had a storm 100 MPH winds our tree on peak of second story metal roof. Tree had to be lifted off which was done professionally and clean up was excellent and other damaged trees where taken down with no problem in a safe manor. Would have him do more work in the future."
Response time4 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Dennison's Tree Removal
4.8(
78
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Big Flats, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They sent 4 people to remove the tree and they were finished in about 2 hours and did a great job cleaning up the area. I was amazed at the QUALITY job They did and would highly recommend them."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

DIY is risky and not recommended for large trees; professional services ensure safe removal and proper disposal.

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.

The shepherd’s tree, native to the Kalahari Desert in Africa, holds the record for the deepest known tree roots at over 230 feet deep. Some African communities refer to it as the “Tree of Life” since it provides food, shade, and medicinal properties to the surrounding community.

Cutting down a tree next to power lines is never a DIY job, and it’s a good idea to contact your utility company first. In most cases, the utility company will need to take care of any tree problems within 10 to 15 feet of power lines. If you want to remove the tree for aesthetic reasons, hire a pro to do the job. Trying to cut trees near power lines yourself can create many safety hazards, and you could be liable if you inadvertently cause damage to electrical equipment.

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