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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 Scotia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The most important attribute of a tree service is that they show up when they say to estimate and then perform the work within a short time afterward. These guys did both. The crew worked quickly and efficiently, doing everything they were asked. I'd hire them again."
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2022 Tree Removal Pics

+7

Response time2 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Dumpster Daddy, LLC
5.0(
20
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Scotia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing service from Tim and his team. I needed three trees removed from my property and he got back to me quickly for an estimate, then just as quick to schedule the appointment. The trees were removed safely and it was amazing to see how quickly and efficiently they worked. My yard looks amazing and now it can be better utilized without the massive trees in the way. I canâ t wait for fall and not to have to spend days raking leaves from my yard! It was definitely worth every penny to make my yard safer without the trees. Iâ d recommend anyone who needs any of the services they provide to go with Dumpster Daddy over anyone else."
Junk removal
Let us do the dirty work
Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
7 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 Scotia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a triple trunk, huge silver maple in our back yard that needed to come down. Its location made access and removal tricky. We started this project 3 years ago and waited for someone to actually keep their promise of showing up to do the job. In total, we had spoken to 8 Tree Service Companies, but they kept ghosting us, and we determined they just didn’t want the job. Finally we found ER Tree Services. Edwin was great at communicating with us, agreed to remove our tree within 2 weeks and kept his word. His team showed up on time, went right to work and masterfully took down this huge tree. The workers were professional, polite and careful in the falling of the tree and the removal of all the debris. Our backyard look great when they finished their clean-up. Several neighbors reached out, saying how amazed they were watching this crew work with such skill and synchronicity. We absolutely can’t say enough positive things about Edwin and his team. They are the only Tree Service we would ever recommend"
tree removal
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tree removal

+2

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sams Tree Service, LLC
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Scotia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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."
Bucket Truck Work
Removing branches to get put into the chipper!
Brett cutting a tree to be removed!
Finished cutting down a pine tree!
Starting up the chipper!

+9

Response time1 day
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Capital Landscaping
4.7(
50
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Tree Trimming

Serving Scotia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

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 Scotia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

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
109 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by3%of homeowners
Falzo Landscaping
4.9(
17
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Tree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove

Serving Scotia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Capri Precision Landscaping
5.0(
8
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Tree Trimming

Serving Scotia, 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

The amount of time it takes for a tree trunk to rot depends on several factors, including the tree’s size, species, and environmental conditions. It can take anywhere from a few years to several decades for a tree’s trunk to rot. A tree stump, on the other hand, can take up to 10 years to disappear after it’s decayed naturally.

A serrated knife will work for cutting off small palm tree fronds, about 1 inch in diameter. For larger fronds, you will need pruning shears. You may also use a pruning saw, and if your palm tree is especially tall, an extended pole saw can help you reach the brown fronds around the trunk.

There are a few differences between tree guying and tree staking. Tree guying requires anchor stakes that are shorter and stronger than regular stakes and are driven deeper into the ground at an angle away from the tree. Tree staking uses longer stakes that are set parallel to the tree and are used for smaller trees. Consult a local tree professional to determine which method is best for your tree.

It is possible to burn out a tree stump if it is dried out and in an area of your property with a large buffer. Drill holes in the stump and dig around the base so it burns more easily. Then, build a small campfire on top using kindling and firewood. You’ll need enough to keep the fire going for many hours to completely burn out the stump, especially if it’s large. 

Monitor the fire closely to ensure it doesn’t spread, and have a hose on hand if it starts to get out of control. When the fire is out, break apart the burned stump and dig out what’s left of it.  

If this sounds like a good option, learn more about how to burn a tree stump before attempting it, as it does come with risks.

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