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Top-Rated Arborists in Cortland - Updated Nov 2026

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Untamed Property Care
New to Angi
Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

At Untamed Property Care, our goal is simple: Take Your Property Back!\n\nBased in the Blossvale and Rome, NY area, we provide dependable property services to help homeowners clean up, maintain, and improve their properties. Our services include lawn mowing and trimming, leaf cleanup, brush and small-tree clearing, woods-edge and trail cleanup, driveway maintenance, and residential snow removal.\n\nWe welcome small jobs and take pride in honest communication, fair pricing, reliable service, and treating every property with care and respect. Whether you need a one-time cleanup or seasonal maintenance, we’re ready to help your property look its best.\n\nLocally based and serving Blossvale, Rome, Camden, Lee, Taberg, Verona, Floyd, and surrounding areas.\n\n

Small land clearing
Small land clearing
Avatar for Dennison's Tree Removal
Dennison's Tree Removal
4.8(
78
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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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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."
Cortland ny
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 FAQs, 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.

There are four common ways to prune a tree correctly: crown thinning, crown reduction, crown raising, and crown cleaning. The method you choose depends on the purpose of pruning. However, making the correct cuts is a vital part of the process, regardless of your method. Pruning incorrectly can damage or even kill the tree. So, you may want to hire a professional tree-trimming company to tackle the task. 

You will know that an oak tree needs to be removed when you see vertical cracks or dead branch stubs, which indicate internal decay. Other signs include trunk rot near the base of the tree and sprouts or small branches coming from the trunk.

In the case that a tree is growing directly on your property line, the cost of maintaining the tree is shared and is the property of both owners in common. In this case, all decisions regarding the maintenance of the tree must be made jointly, and both parties must agree on a course of action. You will need to agree with your neighbor about the cutting of any roots before you carry it out, and your neighbor must also consult with you before doing any trimming. Coming to an agreement with your neighbor about any shared trees ahead of necessary trimming and maintenance will make this process much simpler.

The recovery time for pruning depends on how much you prune, the species of tree, and how well you care for it afterward. All trees grow new wood and often sprout additional branches after pruning. Ideally, trees should recover from normal pruning after one or two years. Heavy pruning or slow-growing trees may take several years to fully recover.

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