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Bark Side of the Wood
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving King Ferry, NY and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

"All interactions with company personnel was very pleasant and professional. Arrived on time and completed the job in a very timely manner. Extremely pleased with the job that was performed. Would highly recommend this company to anyone needing their services. 5 star rating !!"
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Drakes Tree Service
3.3(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving King Ferry, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Austin contacted me within a day of the Angi posting, and stopped by to look at the job and give me a quote a day or two later. I liked his quote, much better than another tree service I had contacted. His crew came by several days later and did the work in a very careful and professional manner. They cleaned up, chipped the debris, and were gone. you wouldn’t know they had been there, except that the tree trimming had been completed. Great job!"
Response time2 days
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

Your neighbor is not in a good position to know if your trees are truly dead or pose any kind of danger. That’s why hiring an arborist or tree service expert can be such an important part of the process. If the trees are still alive and don’t pose any threat, you’re in the clear (but you may want to document and photograph everything in case events turn sour down the road).

But if a tree is visibly dead and near the property line, you should remove it to be safe. If a dead tree falls on a neighbor’s property, they may have grounds to sue for negligence. If any branches on trees have died, it’s a good idea to cut them back for similar reasons.

The safest way to cut down a tree is to make sure you’re completely prepared and have done all the necessary safety checks, including double-checking your equipment is in good working order, you have plenty of clearance to fell the tree, you’re wearing all the safety gear, and you have a partner to help you (who should also be wearing safety gear). 

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.

Consumers typically do not need to worry about the cost of tree insurance, as professional tree service companies pay for their own coverage. For a tree service business, an average U.S. policy covering about $1 million in general liability costs roughly $40 a month or $500 a year. More extensive policies, providing between $500,000 to $2 million in coverage, can cost between $3,000 and $6,000 annually, depending on the company's size and scope of work. Tree service professionals should speak with an insurance company to determine the right plan for their business.

Surface-level tree roots might only pose a small threat, such as being a tripping hazard or obstacle when you mow your lawn. But if mature tree roots start growing in the direction of your home’s foundation or plumbing system, it could be a real problem. Cutting small tree roots out before they grow too large can keep your home safe without removing the whole tree.

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