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Top-Rated Arborists in Colonie - Updated Nov 2026

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

Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend G & G Landscape Design! They removed several very tall pine trees, cleared out overgrown bushes, and installed a beautiful wooden fence on my property. From start to finish, their communication was excellent—they kept me informed throughout the entire process and were always quick to answer questions. The crew was professional, courteous, and clearly took pride in their work. The tree and brush removal was completed efficiently, and the fence installation exceeded my expectations. The quality of workmanship is outstanding, and the finished project has completely transformed my yard. If you’re looking for a company with exceptional customer service, great communication, and high-quality work, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them. I’m extremely happy with the results!"
Response time12 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Sams Tree Service, LLC
4.8(
99
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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
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by48%of homeowners
Richter's Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
8
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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%
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ER Tree Service
4.6(
284
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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

"We had a triple trunk, huge silver maple in our back yard that needed to come down. Its location made access and removal tricky. We started this project 3 years ago and waited for someone to actually keep their promise of showing up to do the job. In total, we had spoken to 8 Tree Service Companies, but they kept ghosting us, and we determined they just didn’t want the job. Finally we found ER Tree Services. Edwin was great at communicating with us, agreed to remove our tree within 2 weeks and kept his word. His team showed up on time, went right to work and masterfully took down this huge tree. The workers were professional, polite and careful in the falling of the tree and the removal of all the debris. Our backyard look great when they finished their clean-up. Several neighbors reached out, saying how amazed they were watching this crew work with such skill and synchronicity. We absolutely can’t say enough positive things about Edwin and his team. They are the only Tree Service we would ever recommend"
tree removal
tree removal
tree removal
tree removal
tree removal

+2

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Capital Pro Tree Removal
4.9(
29
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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!"
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+2

Response time2 days
96 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by3%of homeowners
JJH Property Maintenance
4.7(
15
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"JJH Property Maintenance removed a large tree from my front yard. They were able to completely remove the tree within one day! They were very professional and worked efficiently. I would recommend them to anyone looking for tree service!"
Response time1 day
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Your neighbor is not in a good position to know if your trees are truly dead or pose any kind of danger. That’s why hiring an arborist or tree service expert can be such an important part of the process. If the trees are still alive and don’t pose any threat, you’re in the clear (but you may want to document and photograph everything in case events turn sour down the road).

But if a tree is visibly dead and near the property line, you should remove it to be safe. If a dead tree falls on a neighbor’s property, they may have grounds to sue for negligence. If any branches on trees have died, it’s a good idea to cut them back for similar reasons.

White vinegar does not kill ivy on trees because its acetic acid concentration is not high enough to overpower it. Vinegar is an effective herbicide for weeds and other plants, but not for the strength of most ivies, including poison ivy and English ivy. You should use an herbicide to kill ivy, such as one with glyphosate, imazapyr, or triclopyr.

Palm tree removal can cost anywhere between $100 and $1,800 depending on palm size, tree condition, labor, location, and the amount of prep work involved. With the necessary skills, a DIY palm tree removal for trees shorter than 15 feet can lower costs. However, it’s generally recommended that you hire a palm tree expert for tree removal.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Yes, you can hire professionals to move a tree. Arborists and tree transplanting companies specialize in this type of work and use equipment like hydraulic tree spades to safely extract and relocate trees with their root balls intact. Since tree moving is a complex process, especially for larger trees, it’s best left to experts who understand how to protect the tree’s health and ensure the safety of everyone involved.

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