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Avatar for Dallaires Lawn Care & Stump Removal
Dallaires Lawn Care & Stump Removal
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Dallaries team. They handled our job quickly and efficiently. They were kind and communicated clearly. I would absolutely recommend them. I usually have terrible luck with hiring others to do work. Dallaries has now become the exception. Thank you for making our home safer and our neighbors even happier."
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Romeo's Service
4.5(
6
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Tree Trimming

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional, quick to answer questions and got the job done in less than 24 hours from contacting him. I truly cannot recommend him enough."
Response time2 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Lawton Land Management
5.0(
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Tree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend Lawton Land Management! They cleared branches and brush from our yard quickly and did an outstanding job. From the first message, they were incredibly responsive and had us scheduled within 24 hours. The work was completed efficiently, and they were respectful, courteous, and professional throughout the entire process. It’s hard to find a company that’s this reliable and easy to work with. We will definitely use them again for future projects!"
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Dennison's Tree Removal
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Cortland, 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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Crispell Aerial and Tree Services, Inc.
5.0(
20
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hire this tree removal company. They do a perfect job."
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Setting trusses
Tree removal

+12

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sweeney's Tree Service
4.6(
28
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

"Overall experience was great. Services provided were exactly what we had discussed prior to starting project. Clean up looked good before the snow fell. I’m happy with the job & would hire again."
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Cherry trees removal
Homer ny
Dead maple removal
Genoa ny

+20

Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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JoG Pressure Washing and Cleaning LLC
5.0(
9
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Jason did an excellent job from the beginning. He responded promptly, gave an accurate estimate, researched what needed to be done, got the necessary supplies, and got the job done. He was very personable and explained what and how he planned to remove the poison ivy, going above and beyond to ensure it was all removed, roots included. I'd highly recommend him."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

If you want to take your tree-planting hobby beyond your outdoor space, here are a few great ways to do it:

  • Encourage your neighbors to participate in the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program, which has a four-step framework that helps communities grow and maintain their own tree cover.

  • Support businesses that plant trees. 

  • Lobby your local government to plant more trees around your community.

  • Donate to a tree-planting charity.

The best tools for tree removal include a chainsaw for large trees, an ax for notching and cutting down small trees, and a wedge to help control the direction a tree falls in. A hatchet can be useful for very small trees, but won’t be effective for medium to large trees. 

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.

Some trees will bounce back just fine, and others will struggle and possibly die. Evergreens, for instance, have a very difficult time recovering after droughts and usually die after periods of extreme dryness. Usually, you’ll have to just wait and see—if the drought occurs in wintertime, it’s possible that your tree will recover during the gentler springtime.

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