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Top-Rated Tree service pros in Colonie - Updated Nov 2026

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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

"I found ER Tree Service through Angi. After speaking with two other contractors, I decided to hire ER Tree Service based on price and responsiveness. It was a great decision! They arrived on time, completed the job very quickly and professionally and were very considerate of my existing lawn and structures (taking down a very large tree can cause potential problems but ER Tree Service was very professional). I'd highly recommend ER Tree Service!"
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

"Highly recommend Capital Pro Tree Service. They were professional, responsive, and incredibly easy to work with. After another company failed to return and finish grinding the stumps from 11 trees we had removed, Capital Pro stepped in and got the job done quickly and efficiently. The owner was extremely friendly, and his team did exactly what they said they would do. What impressed me most was their follow-up. One stump needed to be ground down a little further, and they came back without hesitation and made sure it was done right. Great service, great people, and a company that truly stands behind its work. I would absolutely use Capital Pro Tree Service again."
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Before
After

+2

Response time2 days
94 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by3%of homeowners
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Behind The Grind
5.0(
56
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"“Early bird gets the worm” applies to this tree service. He called from out front of our home and gave a very reasonable estimate! The work was done and he was on his way in no time flat! We’d recommend him to anyone."
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grinder
on the job
before/during

+8

Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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D&S Property Management
5.0(
7
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job taking down a few trees for us. They were efficient in the removal and clean up! The cost was reasonable. I definitely would recommend them if you need some yard work done!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Spence's Tree Care
4.2(
28
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After dealing with numerous tree removal services who failed to keep appointments, i finally contacted Spence’s who promptly responded, removed the tree in a professional manner. The prices were competitive and the employees were professional and competent. The tree was removed expeditiously and the grounds cleaned well. I highly recommend them."
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%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
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tree Service FAQs, answered by experts

The best way is to start controlling tree height long before it grows too large, via careful pruning through the years. But that’s not always possible. If a tree has become too high or too large, use selective pruning to remove the most troublesome branches, one by one, without topping the tree. Gently shaping a tree like this can, over time, correct problems. You can also find growth inhibitors to spray on a tree to stop it from growing too rapidly, but use these sparingly if at all.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your 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.

Generally, no, tree topping isn’t a good technique, and you should avoid using it in most cases. Tree topping may be the only good option to save a tree following severe damage after a storm, but in most other cases, it’s not the right choice. Tree topping can leave trees vulnerable to disease and further damage, and most pros will suggest against it.

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

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