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Avatar for JL Home Services
JL Home Services
4.7(
7
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Fort Drum, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He came out and checked out our issue. Unfortunately, it was bigger than we thought and he was not able to help, but he was very nice to work with and went above and beyond to help us come to a better understanding."
Commercial Customer
Barber Workstation
Workstation
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror

+3

Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Down Right Tree Experts
5.0(
9
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Fort Drum, NY and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Very well. 3-4 problem limbs were safely pruned and then hauled away. The 3 man crew was courteous, efficient and after the cuts, other than the new sunlight, one could not even tell they were here. All done on a Sunday afternoon when I had felt I was in dire need to get the offending limbs cut down ASAP. A dreary morning ended the day as a bright day for me all because of the professionalism and efficiency of Ralph and his tree company “Down Right Tree Experts”. When I awakened and fully realized my problem, I quickly decided then and there to go to Angi.com to find its recommendation to get a tree surgeon for my problem limbs pushing against my fascia, roof and backyard gutters. From a short list provided of 4 companies by Angi, I chose “ Down Right Tree Experts”. Ralph Kent, it’s principle partner, contacted me by text and was very gracious and respectful. Not at all “pushy”. Within a short time he and I decided that around 4pm he would send his men (working on another job) out to my home to look over my problem limbs and to take care of them if possible. Great!! The crew of three came, at the time they said they would, evaluated the situation, discuss everything with me, got my permission, and completed the work safely, neatly and effectively. The cost to me I thought was fair and reasonable. The crew cleaned up and carried all parts of the pruned tree limbs away for disposal. One would never know that they were even there. Because of the respect, fair cost and the total satisfactory of the job completion, I would consider hiring this company again!!"
Ethan Francis
Ethan Francis
Ethan Francis
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Additional Photos

+1

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Snyder's Services
5.0(
7
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Fort Drum, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Spring lawn care, we needed some leaves raked, soil and seeding done. seasonal lawn mowing. Mr snyder completed job in a timely manor. He did exactly what he was hired to do with no hidden or added cost."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Covell Tree Service
4.6(
12
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Fort Drum, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great experience! Got a call within an hour of my request to get a quote. Came the next day to quote the job, and the job was done the day after that. Extremely fair cost! Would highly recommend Covell Tree Service to anyone in need of tree trimming/removal."
Response time1 day
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

Ensures complete removal and mitigates risks of underground root damage.

Yes, it’s okay to trim low branches on a tree, also known as limbing up or raising the crown. Essentially, you’ll trim the lower third of the tree (trunk) and leave the upper two-thirds of the tree (crown). Arborists recommend trimming 20% of a tree’s leaves per season for two to three seasons. Trimming low branches allows light to flow through the tree, increasing circulation and making the tree stronger and healthier.

A tree can split because of high winds, a change in temperature, or from an infestation or tree disease. All of these factors can overlap, making a single cause difficult to pinpoint. While winter storms are some of the most common causes for a tree to split, it can also happen because of termites or rot.

If you don’t cut down a dead, dying, or diseased tree, it can become a nesting place for pests like mosquitos, bees, beetles, wasps, fly larvae, and more. Some pests will live in the tree, while others will feed off the decaying wood. Unhealthy trees are also more likely to fall over, potentially injuring people and causing damage to your property.

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