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Top-Rated Arborists in Montgomery - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Acorn Tree Care LLC
Acorn Tree Care LLC
4.9(
33
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Montgomery, 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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Salazar and Sons INC
4.7(
33
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Montgomery, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can't say enough positive things about this group. They were punctual, professional, and showed great attention to detail. And they offered very competitive pricing to boot! They worked all day on my yard, eliminating and removing 2 large oak trees, an extremely tall hickory tree, 9 pine trees, and a "widow-maker" deciduous tree in 100 degree heat. My kids and I tried to bring them food, drinks, chairs, etc... , but we had to be EXTREMELY forceful for them to accept our offering. I'm very tight-fisted with money, but I opted to tip over $400 because of my appreciation and respect for the work they performed."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Valley Tree Experts
Valley Tree Experts
5.0(
7
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Montgomery, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mac was super professional as well as personable. He was the only company willing to come out the same day to tackle the fallen tree in my driveway. He stayed in the pouring rain chopping the tree down and staging it for removal. I am extremely grateful for the Valley Tree Experts and Mac. I would highly recommend their services."
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+22

Response time50 mins
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Rock N Waterscapes Excavation
Rock N Waterscapes Excavation
4.9(
22
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Tree Removal

Serving Montgomery, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Incredible! Denise is so patient and flexible. They were prompt and on schedule. They did outstanding work on major jobs; drainage ditches and excavating some dense woods. They actually went above and beyond what I expected. I'm talking with them now for two more jobs. I wish I could give more stars!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
CA Landscaping and Masonry
5.0(
5
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Montgomery, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I've used tree services in the past, also had no-shows even after a quote. CA is above the rest, in my opinion. Hard working crew and very nice people. My neighbors are already buzzing and I'm happily recommending them. They have a loyal customer here as long as I'm still here."
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Moza landscapes
5.0(
2
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Montgomery, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job, very efficient and helpful. He not only removed the trees that were dead , but he built a french drain in back of the house, repaved my walkway and entrance stairs, more economically than other price quotes I had gotten. Very beautiful job and will and will hire again when needing work done."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

The best tools for tree removal include a chainsaw for large trees, an ax for notching and cutting down small trees, and a wedge to help control the direction a tree falls in. A hatchet can be useful for very small trees, but won’t be effective for medium to large trees. 

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.

You’ll have to balance up the cost, the value of the tree (sentimental or otherwise), and the risk factors. An experienced arborist will help you understand whether transplanting is likely to be successful. The cost and hassle of transplanting a large, well-established tree are often not worth it, especially if the species is fast-growing and easy to source. The decision depends on the age and species of the tree, the conditions in the new site location, and how careful the company is when digging out and moving the tree.

In the short term, you’ll have a lot of fallen trees to deal with. Tree removal services costs typically start at $200 per tree and increase based on species and size. Then, you’ll have to deal with the loss of trees: That means a loss of shade and a greater risk of rain runoff and erosion. Also, you’ll miss out on the health and aesthetic benefits of having trees on your property, which could even affect the resale value of your home.

That being said, cutting down a tree it’s not always a bad idea. Trees growing too close to rooftops can present fire hazards or debris problems. You may need to remove diseased or dying trees to prevent future issues.

While there is a lot of debate about whether boiling water is strong enough to kill tree roots, it is not best to remove the roots from large, old trees. You may be able to weaken young roots enough to remove them manually, but boiling water will likely not do the trick for large root systems.

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