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Avatar for Tree Fellers, Inc.
Tree Fellers, Inc.
4.9(
115
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Shrub Oak, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From the first contact I made with Tree Fellers, I was treated with respect and professionalism. I highly recommend this company to anyone who is looking for tree work at their home or business. Truly exceptional experience from the beginning to completion."
Large Removals
Spider lift is ideal for tight locations
Spider Lift Tree Removals
Spider Lift Tree Removals
Tree Work

+20

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Always Green Landscaping & Service LLC
4.9(
83
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+5 more

Serving Shrub Oak, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The guys from Always Green are fantastic. I’ve been using their Tree cutting services for many years as I purchased a property with extreme overgrowth. They were always punctual, respectful, clean, and their prices are fair. I’ve recommended them to many friends and family. All had good experience with them. Don’t do work with anyone else until you at least get a quote from them. They do not use pressure tactics to get you to buy their services. Great service. I’ll gladly submit a review for them."
Vines removal
Tree and stump removal.
Tree work
Tree trimming. 
After.
Tree removal

+481

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Galvez Tree Service and Landscaping, Inc.
4.8(
135
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Shrub Oak, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Can't go wrong with this tree contractor. His guys showed up at 7:45 and were finished at 9:30am. 4 guys took down a 50ft. tree in 1.5 hours including all the clean up and blow the grass & driveway clean. I was very impressed thinking it would take most of the day. These guys knew what they were doing and had it down to a science. WOW I would definitely hire them again. There price was very reasonable and Ivan was easy to work with. Great Work Guys!!!"
 oak tree take down.
tree take down
Tree service
tree take down
storm damage

+44

Response time4 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
Avatar for ACJ Landscaping, Corp.
ACJ Landscaping, Corp.
4.8(
14
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Shrub Oak, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were on time, friendly, focused, kept working steadily and were really good at what they do! We have extremely tall trees, so have someone who so expertly climbed and knew how and where to cut so the limb fell safely made me know I hired the right guys! BRAVO!"
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
JW & P Construction, LLC
4.0(
31
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Tree Removal

Serving Shrub Oak, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Weâ  ve been using them for over 12 years to mantain our lawn and also used them for tree work. They do excellent work in whatever jobs weâ  ve asked them to do. Last year we changed our snowplowing service to JW&P and we were very pleased with their work . We highly recommend there services."
Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

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.

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.

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.

Leaving the tree stump and letting it rot is never a good idea, as this leads to insect infestations and other frustrations. Additionally, decomposing trunks are at risk for diseases that spread out to the remaining plants and trees in the yard, thus ruining your whole outdoor aesthetic. It's usually best to remove the stump at the same time you remove the tree.

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