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Top-Rated Arborists in Ithaca - Updated Nov 2026

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DW Construction
4.6(
44
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Derek Woolever with DW Construction was hired to remodel a kitchen at ny residence. Derek did a beautiful job and is very honest friendly and dedicated to his work. I will be hiring him again in the near future. Thelma Jones :)"
Rebuild Deck
Rebuild Deck
Rebuild Deck
Rebuild Deck
Rebuild Deck

+35

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Lawn lovers landscaping
New to Angi
Tree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Dennison's Tree Removal
4.8(
78
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Ithaca, 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
Timber Tamers
5.0(
7
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had 4 smaller (20ft) tall pines cut down, then a large dead tree along with a very tall (30ft) pine tree cut down. All the wood was taken off the property, it was cleaned up nicely, then I wanted all those stumps grinded a later date so he came back out when I asked him to and grinded all the stumps up and cleaned it up nice once again. I have recommended him to a few neighbors already, had trees cut before and this team takes the belt on being the best in my opinion. I’ll keep recommending them and will continue to use them for future projects"
Response time1 hour
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

A few signs a tree may be dead is if the leaves are dead and there are no signs of new blooms. You can also perform a scratch test on some of the branches to check the condition of the cambium layer beneath the bark.

If it is green, it is still alive, but if several are dry, brittle, and brown, the tree may be dying or dead. Always consult an arborist before assuming your tree is dead because you may be able to save it.

Yes, many services include stump grinding to eliminate tripping hazards and improve aesthetics.

It’s not always easy to tell when a tree is dying, although signs like dropping branches and brittle bark can sometimes offer clues. It can also be difficult to know whether a tree is dead or dormant, especially if it’s a deciduous tree. You’ll want to wait until a growth season to get a good idea of a tree’s health. When in doubt, contact an arborist for a consultation.

You should prune ornamental trees once every other year after the fruit has matured and begun to drop. You should also prune out dead branches whenever you see them. Pruning too often can stimulate more growth, especially in faster growing varieties like Bradford pears.

If you aren’t sure what you’re doing, be very careful when cutting mature tree roots (roots larger than 2 inches). Root cutting and pruning can affect both a tree’s stability and its ability to nourish itself. Issues during root cutting can result in damage or injury. 

It’s recommended you call in a pro to help, unless it’s a very small tree and you aren’t worried about the prospect of losing the tree.

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