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Avatar for ER Tree Service
ER Tree Service
4.6(
284
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Fonda, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing! Attention to detail, thorough and fantastic. Trimmed 4 oak trees and some side trees. Very professional, friendly and hard working. From first contact to completed job they were very responsive and kept us informed. Highly recommend them."
tree removal
tree removal
tree removal
tree removal
tree removal

+2

Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sterling’s Tree Removal
5.0(
4
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Tree Removal

Serving Fonda, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

"The crew arrived on time and did the work discussed. Thy were pleasant and cleaned up leaving my yard in fine shape. I had some concerns that spring bulbs that had already emerged would be damaged…not the case. All my bulbs survived without harm. I will use Sterling’s Tree Service again."
Large Maple Tree Removal
Large Maple Tree Removal
Large Maple Tree Removal
Large Maple Tree Removal
Large Maple Tree Removal

+38

Zekes Helping Hand
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Fonda, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

At 24, I’ve built a strong foundation in outdoor property services, running my own lawn care and junk removal business since receiving my driver’s license. What started as a way to enjoy working outdoors and earn reliable side income has grown into a dependable operation focused on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. With years of hands-on experience managing physical work, scheduling routes, and delivering consistent results for homeowners, I’m now expanding my services to include professional pet waste removal—helping dog owners maintain clean, safe yards without the hassle. I take pride in reliable, respectful service and turning necessary chores into something customers don’t have to worry about.

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Higher Elevation Tree Service
5.0(
7
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Fonda, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome service and great communication! I had two dead trees that needed to be cutdown fast. I was able to get on the schedule on first contact. The guys finished the job in one day. They were very careful with where they landed the wood around the house considering the close proximity to electrical service wires and the house itself. I would definitely recommend and do business with them again."
Middleburg
6th Ave
Shrub dividing and replanting
Middleburg
6th Ave

+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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G & M Tree Service
5.0(
11
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Fonda, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great tree service they showed up on time, remove trees and cleaned up the area where the trees were caught.excellent work would recommend them very polite and stood by their word word"
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Tree 5

+3

Response time8 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion.

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

Trimming a tree can take anywhere from just two hours to a full day, depending on the age of the tree, the number of trees, and the species. Young trees are generally easier to trim, as their branches are often thinner in diameter and easier to reach compared to mature trees. They also tend to be healthier. If you haven’t trimmed your trees before or it’s been a while, the process could take even longer.

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