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Dennison's Tree Removal
4.8(
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Serving Marathon, 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
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Crispell Aerial and Tree Services, Inc.
5.0(
20
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Serving Marathon, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional, courteous; very responsive to customer needs and requests removed 60 ft tree near home; trimmed second tree; ground down stump and larger roots; awesome cleanup will use for any tree work; highest recommendation for them; they go over and above typical service; great value for the money"
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Luke parks
Luke parks
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Carter's Tree Service
4.5(
12
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Serving Marathon, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This is the most amazing tree service we have ever worked with. They are 100% dependable, the pricing is very reasonable compared to other tree services, they are quick to get there and get the job done, the clean up after was great. We have highly recomened them to many of our friends and they in turn have recommended them to others. I was most impressed when we had 3 trees to come down in a semi row. They notched up all three trees to come down. They cut the back tree to push the other 2 trees and all three dominoed in the exact place the wanted. We we amazed of the persuasion that was involved. So if you need a tree removed call them you will not be disappointed"
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Greens Tree and Brush
5.0(
3
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Serving Marathon, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Dylan for a tree that was hanging over my roof - fortunately for me, he was the right guys for the job. Dylan was timely, safe, and fair priced. He came to my house, cut the large oak tree, and picked up all the wood/branches on my property like nothing happened. Highly recommend if youâ re looking for affordable, and honest service with anything relating to trees/bushes."
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+22

Response time2 days
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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DEllerson Tree Service
5.0(
2
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Serving Marathon, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am happy with the work and it was a pleasure doing business with Dan. I needed my tree branches trimmed that hung over my house and garage. Dan told me how much it was going to cost upfront. We set up sometime that worked for both of us and he arrived as scheduled. Dan was very professional to work with and if I ever need more work done on my trees, I will call him again."
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

You can start your search for a reputable arborist online by looking for professionals who hold the proper licensing and are fully insured. Next, read through some online reviews to see what kind of service the expert brings to the table, and confirm that they don’t have a history of complaints with the Better Business Bureau. Finally, you can ask the professional for a list of references and then call them to ask questions about the service, professionalism, value, and more that the expert brings to the table.

You should plant trees at least 15 to 20 feet away from your house, and more if the tree will grow large and spread its limbs. Trees pose several dangers to houses when planted too close. They can litter the roof with leaves and branches, create fire hazards, make a ladder for larger pests, and even damage the foundation as their roots grow.

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

Some trees, such as silver maples, birches, sycamores, and scotch pines, shed their bark naturally. If your tree is not one that does this, it might have fallen prey to pests, fungi, or diseases. It could also simply be suffering from an extreme weather change, such as a snowstorm or heat wave. If you’re still stumped, consulting with a pro can help you diagnose your tree’s specific problem.

It will take you anywhere from 15 minutes to two hours per tree stump to grind and remove the stump from the ground. The larger the size, the longer it will take to remove the stump. Also, keep in mind that rocky soil may require local excavation services to loosen up large boulders before you can begin to remove the tree stump.

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