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Behind The Grind
5.0(
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Old Chatham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"“Early bird gets the worm” applies to this tree service. He called from out front of our home and gave a very reasonable estimate! The work was done and he was on his way in no time flat! We’d recommend him to anyone."
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+8

Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ER Tree Service
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Old Chatham, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing! Attention to detail, thorough and fantastic. Trimmed 4 oak trees and some side trees. Very professional, friendly and hard working. From first contact to completed job they were very responsive and kept us informed. Highly recommend them."
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+2

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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US Tree Service LLC
4.4(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Old Chatham, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

US Tree Service LLC has been serving the community for over 10 years! Our mission statement is: To provide a 100% guarantee work that our costumers may be happy and highly satisfied with the work done at their property.

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Mack Tree Service
4.3(
14
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Tree Removal

Serving Old Chatham, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mack Tree Service has been an absolutely competent and reliable company to do business. Devon and his crew did a terrific job removing numerous dead trees, and making sure our yard looked great. Highly recommend, and have scheduled to have them come and do some landscaping for us as well. Thank you to a bunch of great honest guys."
Response time2 days
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Riffle Lawn Care & More
5.0(
1
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Tree Trimming

Serving Old Chatham, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Absolutely fabulous! I had an overgrown lawn about 3ft high and they didn’t even blink! Just said no problem! They were also the only people I called that actually answered their phone.& I didn’t have to leave a msg with a computer prompt that kept cutting me off. They even came to ck out the job first. It was a huge job and they are miracle workers. I will be utilizing their services for years to come. 10 stars! Definitely recommend them."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

A chainsaw is the best tool to cut down a tree, but you may also use a handsaw or ax. You may also want to use a lopper or pole saw to remove limbs before cutting down the tree. Wear chainsaw chaps and protective gear, including eyewear and earplugs if you use a chainsaw. Again, if you’re unsure about how to use this tool, this project may be one to skip.

Yes, tree roots can regenerate after they’re pruned or cut. In fact, trimming can stimulate new growth, especially in healthy trees. The tree’s roots can still grow back even after a tree is cut down, (and learning how to get rid of regrowing tree roots is a separate feat). Still, if you don’t wish to harm a tree, pruning the roots should be done with extreme care, and ideally by a professional.

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.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

If you don’t cut down a dead, dying, or diseased tree, it can become a nesting place for pests like mosquitos, bees, beetles, wasps, fly larvae, and more. Some pests will live in the tree, while others will feed off the decaying wood. Unhealthy trees are also more likely to fall over, potentially injuring people and causing damage to your property.

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