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Avatar for Minimally Invasive Tree Removal
Minimally Invasive Tree Removal
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Rotterdam, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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Credit card accepted

"Will, Jenn, and their crew were a pleasure to work with! We had 20 trees, most of them upwards of 100 plus foot tall, removed from the property. I own less than an acre on a busy city street. They did a phenomenal job in a very tight area working around the house, pool, sheds, and neighbors. The price was unbeatable too. I would highly recommend using them!"
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2022 Tree Removal Pics

+7

Response time2 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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ER Tree Service
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Rotterdam, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Edwin is the best! He arrived quickly to evaluate my large tree which needed to come down and in a few days it was done while I was out of town. After the ice storm there were a few other limbs which needed to be taken down and he is coming back in a couple days to get that done. He is professional and his price was very good for the work he did. I would definitely hire him again."
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+2

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sams Tree Service, LLC
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Rotterdam, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"Sam’s Tree Service did a great job trimming my two large oak trees. The crew was professional, polite, efficient, skilled, and affordable. I would use them again and highly recommend this company."
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+9

Response time1 day
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Capital Landscaping
4.7(
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Tree Trimming

Serving Rotterdam, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of landscaping services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Capital Pro Tree Removal
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Rotterdam, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Brandon and his crew are fantastic - friendly, professional, reliable. They removed 4 trees, ground the stumps, and trimmed up 3 others that we wanted to keep but needed the dead wood removed. Their level of communication is refreshing and they did a great job cleaning up. Competitively priced on top of it. Would recommend every time. Our new go-to tree guys! Thank you!"
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+2

Response time2 days
111 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by3%of homeowners
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Spence's Tree Care
4.2(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Rotterdam, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After dealing with numerous tree removal services who failed to keep appointments, i finally contacted Spence’s who promptly responded, removed the tree in a professional manner. The prices were competitive and the employees were professional and competent. The tree was removed expeditiously and the grounds cleaned well. I highly recommend them."
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
Falzo Landscaping
4.9(
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Tree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove

Serving Rotterdam, NY and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

"Couldn’t be happier. Mike and Vinny were a pleasure to work with. Quality of work was great, professional, fair pricing but most of all great customer service. I was just looking for some edging and mulching and he went above and beyond and trimmed my bushes, took care of some shrubs that were dying and cleaned them up to give them a better chance of recovering and had some left over mulch so he did a small strip I had infront of my fence at no extra charge. Would highly recommend."
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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D&S Property Management
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Rotterdam, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Damion and crew were hard working and thorough. They removed a very tall pine tree, took away all the debris and ground the stump. They left the property neat and clean. I would definitely recommend this company."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Capri Precision Landscaping
5.0(
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Tree Trimming

Serving Rotterdam, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Capri Precision Landscaping is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\nIt can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job, but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you are going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs, and different schedules. We are not only here to turn your ideas into reality, but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by28%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Tree removal can be quite expensive, especially for larger projects, but you can use the following tips to help keep costs down:

  • Do the yard cleanup afterward yourself

  • Choose to leave the logs on your property and split them yourself

  • Opt to leave the stump in the ground and tackle stump grinding yourself

  • Pull permits for tree removal, if necessary, to avoid fines

  • Pay to have multiple trees removed at once

  • Remove tree in the late winter or early spring during off-season

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

Since each tree is different, it’s impossible to say how long a dead tree can remain on your property. While it could be days, months, or even years, it’s highly likely that, at some point, the tree will fall. In the meantime, dying or dead trees can become a haven for pests, so it’s best to have them removed sooner rather than later.

There are a few general rules to follow that will help you prune your trees correctly. One of the most important rules is to prune during the correct season for the type of tree you have. Typically, pruning should be during late winter. For younger trees, you should not remove more than a ⅓ of the tree's crown when pruning. Also, remember to remove dead and diseased branches first, then proceed with pruning the rest of the tree.

Debris removal is often included in the overall cost of having a tree removed from your property. However, tree maintenance service companies do not always include debris removal in their pricing, so ask any contractors offering tree trimming cost estimates whether or not removal is included. If you want to keep the wood mulch, ask if they charge extra for it as well.

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