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Hilts Tree Service, LLC
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Guilford, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"Hilts Tree Service, LLC are very professional. They arrived on time, trimmed the trees in question, did a beautiful job, they were careful with falling branches, and ground crew cleaned up very well."
Tree removal/trimming
Tree removal/trimming
Tree removal/trimming
Tree removal/trimming
Tree removal/trimming

+87

Response time10 hrs
Response rate97%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Erik's Tree Service
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Guilford, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"A professional who keeps in regular contact with you to notify you of scheduling and other issues is hard to find. So I truly appreciated that Erik always kept me informed about when he was coming or if there was any change. He did an excellent job in removing several large maple trees from my yard one of which was very near the hwy and could have been disastrous if not done with care. He also includes cutting the wood into rounds and chipping all the branches which arenâ t included in other tree trimming services. Iâ m very pleased about every aspect of his service and will heartily recommend him to any friend in need of such services."
Tree Work
Tree Removals
Response time1 day
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Ackley Tree Service
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Serving Guilford, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ackley Tree Service responded right away, showed up in two days, did all the work specified (and then some) cleaned up very effectively and were pleasant to deal with. Highly recommended for storm damage or any other tree work you might need."
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Lawn lovers landscaping
New to Angi
Tree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Guilford, NY and surrounding areas

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I'm Darren I have 10 years of construction experience I'm OSHA certified I offer many services including lawn and property maintenance, tree service, junk removal, excavating and more. I service Scranton Pa, wilkesbarre Pa, Tunkhannock PA, and surrounding areas and also Binghamton NY vestal NY, and owego NY, \n

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Some people prefer to leave or even carve a leftover stump, but we recommend removing it if possible. You can often dig out smaller trunks with a shovel once they have died and dried out. You can have stumps professionally removed, or request a service to grind them down to ground level so they can be replaced with other landscaping or objects.

The best time to transplant a tree is when it is dormant. For many trees, this means either in the fall after the leaves have dropped (around October or November) or in early spring before new growth begins (around March). The ideal timing can depend on the type of tree. Deciduous trees do well when moved in early spring or fall, while evergreens are best transplanted in early spring or late summer. For example, pine trees are best moved in early fall, but maples prefer late fall. Avoid transplanting in winter, as the frozen or hard, cold soil poses a significant risk to the roots and prevents the tree from acclimating properly.

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.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

For Bradford pears, damage from storms is common, and if the trunk splits, it can pose a danger to people and surrounding structures. The best thing to do in that instance is to have the tree removed. If there’s only minor damage to the branches, pruning away the damaged parts is the first order of business. You may also want to consult a professional arborist to make sure the tree is healthy.

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