Top-rated arborists.

Get matched with top arborists in Highland, NY

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your arboricultural service project in Highland, NY?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY HIGHLAND, NY HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.5
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon584
    Verified arboricultural services reviews

Find Arborists in Highland

Avatar for Tree Fellers, Inc.
Tree Fellers, Inc.
4.9(
115
)
Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Highland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Stop your search here. Tree Fellers did amazing work for us. Robert and Laurie-Ann came to our home within a day of our request for quote. Unlike others, they provided an itemized quote with photos. We chose them because they were so organized, honest, responsive and kind. For real, super nice people. Then, the work started. Whoa, did they hustle! The crew was super professional and didn’t mind as we watched them climb trees, trim tops, take down gigantic (rotting/dead) trees. We were amazed at the care they took to protect our home and property. They chipped everything right here on site and we have massive piles of chips to use for mulching this spring. We have many trees and will surely need more work done. We won’t need to search for who to use. It will be Tree Fellers"
Large Removals
Spider lift is ideal for tight locations
Spider Lift Tree Removals
Spider Lift Tree Removals
Tree Work

+20

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Acorn Tree Care LLC
Acorn Tree Care LLC
4.9(
33
)
Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Highland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wow, super fast response from Dave at Acorn Tree Care after a big tree fell on my house during a storm. The whole team was there the next morning, they were even early, when does that happen these days? Dave was incredibly caring and helpful, and the whole team is so friendly, amazing to watch and obviously enjoy what they do. They were even able to fix a dislodged dented gutter! What an absolute pleasure, they are so skilled and wonderful to work with."
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for WILLOWTREE ARBORISTS
WILLOWTREE ARBORISTS
5.0(
14
)
Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Highland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent, responsive, professional service. We had a large locust tree and a medium sized pine removed promptly after the insured conract was signed. This is definatly an up and coming arborist company in the area, and will recieve business from myself in the future for all projects small and big."
Large Locust Medium Pine
Large Locust Medium Pine
Large Locust Medium Pine
Large Locust Medium Pine
Large Locust Medium Pine

+27

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Orozco Landscaping & Tree Service
Orozco Landscaping & Tree Service
4.7(
124
)
Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove

Serving Highland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scheduling the service was very easy. The team was friendly, efficient, careful, and respectful. They made some recommendations about future projects, which was a very welcome addition. I would highly recommend Orozco to anyone needing tree trimming or other landscaping work."
Removal Tree
Removal Tree
Removel Stump Grinding
Removel Stump Grinding
Removel Stump Grinding

+26

Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Ridgeview Property Management
Ridgeview Property Management
5.0(
14
)
Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Highland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Couldn?t speak higher about the work done! They showed up exactly when they said they would. They removed 5 trees from my property, one of which was massive and very close to my house. There was a small gap in between my fence line they needed to fell the tree and they nailed it like it was nothing. I appreciated that they cleaned up all the fallen tree sights after and they cut up and stacked all the wood on my property since I?m planning on using it for the winter. 5 trees, 2 of which were tricky to drop, and they had it all done in about 3 hours?? VERY impressive! If I ever need more tree work done, this is the only company I?m calling"
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for GMC Landscape and Cleaning Services, LLC
GMC Landscape and Cleaning Services, LLC
4.8(
81
)
Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Highland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This business was very prompt in setting up appointment with me. They did a fantastic job on my house which needed a lot of work. I look forward to having them come back again soon I would highly recommend them. The owner Gabriela and her partner did a great job."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Alp's Tree Care
Alp's Tree Care
5.0(
5
)
Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Highland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys removed 3 trees in a professional and workmanlike manner. Estimated the job the same day I inquired, charged me fairly, and were available to finish the job within 6 days. Three large trees down in a matter of hours. A+"
Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 132
Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

Trees should be pruned every two to five years, depending on its age and type. Young trees should be inspected and pruned every two to three years. Mature trees should be inspected and trimmed every three to five years, and fruit trees should be pruned annually with a careful eye on seasonal growth. Evergreens typically don’t need pruning, unless branches or limbs are damaged, diseased, or harboring pests.

If you’re looking to rot a tree stump fast, potassium nitrate will work far quicker than copper nails. First, drill several holes into the stump using a power drill, then pour potassium nitrate pellets into the holes. Next, add water to help the chemical absorb into the wood, thoroughly soaking the stump to ensure the pellets dissolve and spread evenly. Afterward, cover the stump with a tarp to retain moisture and block sunlight, then place mulch on top to secure it in place.

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

Tree removal can be quite expensive, especially for larger projects, but you can use the following tips to help keep costs down:

  • Do the yard cleanup afterward yourself

  • Choose to leave the logs on your property and split them yourself

  • Opt to leave the stump in the ground and tackle stump grinding yourself

  • Pull permits for tree removal, if necessary, to avoid fines

  • Pay to have multiple trees removed at once

  • Remove tree in the late winter or early spring during off-season

The Highland, NY homeowners’ guide to arboricultural services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.