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JL Home Services
4.7(
7
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Serving Black River, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He came out and checked out our issue. Unfortunately, it was bigger than we thought and he was not able to help, but he was very nice to work with and went above and beyond to help us come to a better understanding."
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Barber Workstation
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Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror

+3

Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Trump Excavation and Land Clearing
5.0(
1
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Serving Black River, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tyler and his crew were very professional and friendly as well as priced extremely fair for the quality and speedy work he did! Cant wait to have him back in the spring to clear some land!"
Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Down Right Tree Experts
5.0(
9
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Serving Black River, NY and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Very well. 3-4 problem limbs were safely pruned and then hauled away. The 3 man crew was courteous, efficient and after the cuts, other than the new sunlight, one could not even tell they were here. All done on a Sunday afternoon when I had felt I was in dire need to get the offending limbs cut down ASAP. A dreary morning ended the day as a bright day for me all because of the professionalism and efficiency of Ralph and his tree company “Down Right Tree Experts”. When I awakened and fully realized my problem, I quickly decided then and there to go to Angi.com to find its recommendation to get a tree surgeon for my problem limbs pushing against my fascia, roof and backyard gutters. From a short list provided of 4 companies by Angi, I chose “ Down Right Tree Experts”. Ralph Kent, it’s principle partner, contacted me by text and was very gracious and respectful. Not at all “pushy”. Within a short time he and I decided that around 4pm he would send his men (working on another job) out to my home to look over my problem limbs and to take care of them if possible. Great!! The crew of three came, at the time they said they would, evaluated the situation, discuss everything with me, got my permission, and completed the work safely, neatly and effectively. The cost to me I thought was fair and reasonable. The crew cleaned up and carried all parts of the pruned tree limbs away for disposal. One would never know that they were even there. Because of the respect, fair cost and the total satisfactory of the job completion, I would consider hiring this company again!!"
Ethan Francis
Ethan Francis
Ethan Francis
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+1

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Northern Timber Management
4.2(
14
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Serving Black River, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Evan arrived on time and the proper equipment (cherry picker lift) to do the high trim job on my front yard birch tree. His suggestions to trim back from the house left a clear distance from the house to avoid issues during the winter. I would use him again for future work on the backyard grove of trees."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Covell Tree Service
4.6(
12
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Serving Black River, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great experience! Got a call within an hour of my request to get a quote. Came the next day to quote the job, and the job was done the day after that. Extremely fair cost! Would highly recommend Covell Tree Service to anyone in need of tree trimming/removal."
Response time1 day
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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North Country Tree Service
5.0(
6
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Serving Black River, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

"Bradley was able to begin my project the very next day. He was able to cut down a very large tree in an awkward place without damaging the shrubs and garden beds around it. He and his helper (Brandon) were able to complete the project within the day. They carted off the trunks and heaviest boughs and lugged the rest to the curb. They were even understanding and cheerful about coming back when some of the smaller debris had to be moved again (because I wasn't clear about where I wanted it). Their service was prompt, efficient and well-done. I definitely will call them again if the need arises and would recommend them to others."
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Maple tree
Maple tree
Safe now!
Maple tree

+29

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It is possible to cut down a tree on your property yourself, but it is generally not recommended unless specific conditions are met. You should only consider this project if the tree is small (e.g., under 4-5 inches in diameter and short enough that you don't need a ladder to reach the branches), and you are experienced in handling a chainsaw. The tree must also be located far from any power lines, fences, homes, or other structures. Even for small trees, the work can be dangerous, and it's always advisable to have a spotter to ensure the tree falls correctly and no branches fall on you.

For any tree that is large, requires a ladder to access, or is near electrical lines or structures, you should always hire a professional. Attempting to remove a large tree yourself is extremely dangerous, poses a risk of serious injury, and could result in significant damage to your property.

Before any tree removal, it's also important to check your local and state regulations to ensure the tree is not historic or otherwise protected by your city.

Yes, carefully prune back dead branches—don’t wait for pruning season. This helps keep your maple tree healthy and also helps prevent large branches from falling unexpectedly. Don’t seal the cut branch—trees can naturally take care of these wounds—but be sure to remove any source of fungus or pest infestation to help save the tree.

If executed correctly your tree should survive after being transplanted to a new spot. However, effective transplanting requires six months, careful root pruning, safe transport to the new location, and replanting in prime soil conditions. You’ll also need an appropriately sized root ball for a complete tree transplant. A good rule of thumb is that, for every inch in diameter, your tree’s root ball needs to be around 11 inches. So a tree with a diameter of six inches needs a root ball of approximately 66 inches.

All of the tree root removal methods mentioned above are effective on any kind of root, whether it’s still growing or simply needs a gentle nudge to finish decomposing. The only difference is that larger roots tend to be harder to remove and may require multiple chemical treatments as well as manual labor to eradicate.

For small trees, tree removal should take just a couple of hours to complete. Assume that a mid-sized tree will take between four and eight hours, depending on the extent of the equipment required and the health of the tree. Remember to add up to two hours for stump removal. Larger trees could take as long as one or two working days, about eight hours each.

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