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Avatar for Hilts Tree Service, LLC
Hilts Tree Service, LLC
4.9(
50
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Oxford, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience with Hilts Tree Service. Communication was excellent from the estimate through the completion of the job. They removed four trees from our property, including trees very close to the house, and did an excellent job with both the removal and stump grinding. They were professional, careful around the house and underground utilities, and left the property clean when they were finished. Melissa was also extremely responsive and helpful throughout the entire process. Very reasonable pricing for the quality of the work. Highly recommended!"
Tree removal/trimming
Tree removal/trimming
Tree removal/trimming
Tree removal/trimming
Tree removal/trimming

+87

Response time10 hrs
Response rate97%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Deyo's Tree Service, LLC
4.7(
78
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Oxford, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"review for Bob Deyo We had  a 120 year old silver maple tree in our backyard that was growing really close to our house.  We wanted to figure out if we should prune it back or take down the tree entirely. A person at Cornell recommended Deyo's Tree Service to us. We got several quotes from different companies, and we were so impressed with Bob's experience and knowledge. Of all the companies we contacted, Bob was the only one who insisted that our tree had to come down because it was dangerous for us. Well, a few days later, we hired a certified arborist and he said that the tree couldn't be saved and should be taken down for safety reasons. We are so grateful that Bob insisted that we take the tree down. Other companies were trying to save the tree, but if we had listened to them, we would have put our lives at risk! We are so thankful that we had Bob's expertise.Â"
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Erik's Tree Service
4.8(
18
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Oxford, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"A professional who keeps in regular contact with you to notify you of scheduling and other issues is hard to find. So I truly appreciated that Erik always kept me informed about when he was coming or if there was any change. He did an excellent job in removing several large maple trees from my yard one of which was very near the hwy and could have been disastrous if not done with care. He also includes cutting the wood into rounds and chipping all the branches which arenâ t included in other tree trimming services. Iâ m very pleased about every aspect of his service and will heartily recommend him to any friend in need of such services."
Tree Work
Tree Removals
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Michael Decker Logging and Tree Service
Michael Decker Logging and Tree Service
5.0(
49
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Oxford, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service,professional and highly skilled men. They did a great good taking down what remained of a 200 year old Maple tree. I highly recommend Mike and his crew. Even impressed my 80 year old neighbor, he was amazed at their skilled precision team work."
Pine Tree
Pine Tree
Very Tall Pine Tree
Very Tall Pine Tree
Honey Locust Tree

+4

Response time2 days
Response rate90%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Franks Tree Service
4.7(
23
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Oxford, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He does very good job. Listens to what you need done. He was only going to trim the white birch, but found a very large rotten spot so I told him to down the tree. cleaned up all around the lawn and driveway. Very knowledgeable polite young man. I will recommend him to every one. He has completed two jobs and will do two more this fall. Doris Wayman"
My Work
My Work
My Work
My Work
My Work

+7

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

In general, trees should be planted no closer than 15 to 20 feet from your foundation. For larger trees with far-reaching roots like maples, oaks, or poplars, a good guide is to plant as many feet from your home as the tree’s height is expected to reach at maturity. Some trees, like elms and willows, should only be planted far from where their roots may encounter sewer or water lines.

The average lifespan of an oak tree is 100 to 300 years, so long as it isn’t impacted by diseases like sudden oak death. Some species will last shorter or longer, depending on where you live.

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

Yes, burning wood with Dutch elm disease is a safer way to dispose of it than, say, tossing it in with the rest of your yard waste, which could potentially allow it to spread to healthy trees. But it’s always a good idea to check with your local government to make sure you’re complying with any ordinances about removing diseased trees as well as burning brush piles.

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