Top-rated arborists.

Best arborists near Colonie, NY

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your arboricultural service project in Colonie, NY?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY COLONIE, NY HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.6
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon507
    Verified arboricultural services reviews

Top-Rated Arborists in Colonie - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for G & G Landscaping
G & G Landscaping
4.9(
129
)
Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"G & G Landscaping did a great job! They took down 2 large trees, removed the stumps, and cleared away a lot of overgrown brush. They had to deal with some snow and very cold weather.…that did not deter them. They worked diligently for 3 days to get the job done. I am extremely happy with their work, professionalism, and the price was very fair."
Response time12 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for Sams Tree Service, LLC
Sams Tree Service, LLC
4.8(
99
)
Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Sam’s Tree Service did a great job trimming my two large oak trees. The crew was professional, polite, efficient, skilled, and affordable. I would use them again and highly recommend this company."
Bucket Truck Work
Removing branches to get put into the chipper!
Brett cutting a tree to be removed!
Finished cutting down a pine tree!
Starting up the chipper!

+9

Response time1 day
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by48%of homeowners
Richter's Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
8
)
Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Richter's Tree Service was a perfect fit for my tree and stump removal needs. They were prompt, professional, friendly, and left the site pristinely free of all debris. I couldn't be more pleased, and will look to them for all future projects."
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming

+25

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for ER Tree Service
ER Tree Service
4.6(
284
)
Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Edwin is the best! He arrived quickly to evaluate my large tree which needed to come down and in a few days it was done while I was out of town. After the ice storm there were a few other limbs which needed to be taken down and he is coming back in a couple days to get that done. He is professional and his price was very good for the work he did. I would definitely hire him again."
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
)
Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Colonie, 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
103 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by3%of homeowners
JJH Property Maintenance
4.7(
15
)
Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Class act, great communication through the entire process, very professional, most importantly, he did the job as promised and for a very fair price ! I highly recommended this business and encourage folks in need of either tree service work or property clearing work to give them a call ."
Response time1 day
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 150
Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

If you don’t cut down a dead, dying, or diseased tree, it can become a nesting place for pests like mosquitos, bees, beetles, wasps, fly larvae, and more. Some pests will live in the tree, while others will feed off the decaying wood. Unhealthy trees are also more likely to fall over, potentially injuring people and causing damage to your property.

There are a few general rules to follow that will help you prune your trees correctly. One of the most important rules is to prune during the correct season for the type of tree you have. Typically, pruning should be during late winter. For younger trees, you should not remove more than a ⅓ of the tree's crown when pruning. Also, remember to remove dead and diseased branches first, then proceed with pruning the rest of the tree.

While the fastest way to kill a tree is to simply cut it down, there are several other methods to choose from. You should hire a professional tree removal service to cut down a tree to ensure your personal and property safety. Some slower but effective options include treating or grinding the tree stump or using a basal bark treatment. 

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.

It may not be worth it to rake every leaf in your yard, but it’s necessary to remove the majority of leaves to prevent them from smothering grass growth on your lawn. However, raking leaves isn’t your only option for leaf removal. You can remove leaves easily with a leaf blower or compost or mulch them with your lawn mower to repurpose them to help grow your garden or yard.

The Colonie, NY homeowners’ guide to arboricultural services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.