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M.Snyder Construction
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Skaneateles, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired M. Snyder Construction to replace 3 ceilings. This was demo and waste disposal through to finish paint. They started and finished according to the schedule. Mike even took my tenantâ s schedule in mind when planning his time frame. While the dumpster was still on site, Mike let us dispose of construction waste we had gathered up from another project. The entire crew is courteous, trustworthy, professional and capable. I was a Designer at an architectural firm that did historic restoration. I have done many a punch list. I had NO post job issues that needed addressing. We heartily recommend M. Snyder Construction"
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Highland Tree Service llc
4.4(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Skaneateles, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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"These are the guys you want to hire for your tree service. Justin and his crew are quick, efficient, respectful of the properties they're working on and go above and beyond - all while offering extremely reasonable pricing. There are a lot of options out there for tree service, but these guys are a tier above the rest because they take genuine pride in their work and aren't just trying to make a quick buck. Happy to say they'll be my go-to for tree/property service in the area."
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Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
Upstate New York Tree Service
3.6(
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Skaneateles, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Upstate Tree Service to trim and shape my Japanese Cherry tree which was way overgrown. Lonny was so nice and very professional. The tree was so large they had to use a bucket truck to trim it. My husband was afraid that if the truck went on the lawn it would ruin our grass. They did go on the lawn but youâ d never know it. Our tree came out beautiful and I will definitely use them again."
Response time3 days
Response rate100%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Extreme Cuts Lawn Service
3.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove

Serving Skaneateles, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

"I called Extreme Cuts Lawn Service to mow my lawn and Jason came when promised and explained to me all of the services they offer. I was given a reasonable price. Jason comes when he says. I am glad I reached out to Extreme Cuts Lawn Service. I will have to upload some pictures later."
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Recommended by25%of homeowners
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J&E Lawncare
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Skaneateles, NY and surrounding areas

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My partner and I have been cutting grass since we were kids and professionally for about 10 years combined. We take pride in our work and I’m delivering you the best results possible. If you chose to work with us you will be extremely satisfied with the outcome.

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Yes, it’s okay to trim low branches on a tree, also known as limbing up or raising the crown. Essentially, you’ll trim the lower third of the tree (trunk) and leave the upper two-thirds of the tree (crown). Arborists recommend trimming 20% of a tree’s leaves per season for two to three seasons. Trimming low branches allows light to flow through the tree, increasing circulation and making the tree stronger and healthier.

Late winter is ideal, but if you’re pruning apple trees in the spring, prune them as early as possible in the season. You want to ensure your tree is just creeping out of dormancy and hasn’t started pushing out new growth. If you prune your tree too late into spring, you generally won’t see results until the following year.

That said, there’s no pruning season for unhealthy growth. Remove dead, dying, or diseased branches as soon as you notice them, regardless of the time of year.

The best tools for tree removal include a chainsaw for large trees, an ax for notching and cutting down small trees, and a wedge to help control the direction a tree falls in. A hatchet can be useful for very small trees, but won’t be effective for medium to large trees. 

After a big storm, you may not be sure if a tree was struck or not. Look for the telltale long scars, like strips or gouges in the bark of the tree, running in sometimes jagged lines down the length of the trunk. These scars will often show vulnerable living wood inside the tree. It’s also common to see scorched or wilted leaves on the side or top of the tree where lightning struck.

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