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US Tree Service LLC
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Stone Ridge, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

US Tree Service LLC has been serving the community for over 10 years! Our mission statement is: To provide a 100% guarantee work that our costumers may be happy and highly satisfied with the work done at their property.

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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Papa Bear Tree Care
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Stone Ridge, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When you need a tree service, when youâ ve called several, when you resort to Angiâ ¦A miracle occurs! Papa Bear Tree Service came through. A text, a call, a visit almost immediately! I had a great feeling the first day I met Patrick, owner of Papa Bear Tree Service. Courteous, respectful, professional and willing! Not only did he do what was asked but went a step further and cleaned the gutters! Who does that?? I encourage you to reach out to Patrick at (845) 702-9641. You will not be disappointed. Great customer service and I think a friendship for life! #treeservicecompany #papabear #honesty #customerservice"
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Sawyer’s Tree Care
New to Angi
Tree Removal

Serving Stone Ridge, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

I am a professional tree care specialist with a strong foundation in arboriculture, backed by a forestry degree and hands-on experience across residential, commercial, and land-management settings. I have gained my experience working with an internationally recognized tree care company, where I developed industry-standard practices in pruning, tree health care, risk assessment, and safety. \n\nAs certified ISA arborist, I am committed to applying current arboricultural science and best practices to every project. I take pride in caring for each customer’s property as if it were my own, listening closely to their goals, and delivering thoughtful, professional solutions that promote tree health, safety, and long-term value.

Malcarne Tree PHC & Landscape
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Stone Ridge, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Malcarne Tree was excellent from start to finish. Danielle in the office is a sweat heart, kind and responsive. They answered the first ring when no one else would get back to me. John the general manager came right out gave me a reasonable price and the crew was out less then 7 days later to remove a huge hickory over hanging my home. They were excellent, efficient, and equipment was impressive. I recommend this company to everyone looking for tree removals"
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Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Molina's Landscaping & Tree Service
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+7 more

Serving Stone Ridge, NY and surrounding areas

"They responded the same day after posting the request for estimate. They came by at the end of the day, and gave an estimate and said they could do it 5 days later. The price seemed fair at $1,700 for three men. They arrived at 8 and were done by about 4:00. The trees were dead and so could not be climbed. Jony figured out how to do this and brought the trees down safely. The tree trunks greater than 10 inches were stacked neatly. The rest was chipped onto the ground around the very large tree, which Jony scaled to cut down two large branches."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

It takes anywhere from three to seven years for a stump to decompose on its own. This timeframe can depend on the kind of tree and your climate. The lower to the ground the stump is, the faster it rots. If you kill a tree stump with salt, boiling water, herbicide, light deprivation, or burning, the tree stump decomposes faster. 

A pro can guide you on the alternatives to tree topping depending on the specific issues within your trees. For example, if you’re dealing with breakage and cracks in your tree, they may suggest canopy reduction, which removes less than 25% of the tree’s limbs. If you’re dealing with lesser damage, some intentional pruning may be all you need. If you’re looking to get a clearer view through your tree, the pro may also try windowing or skirting your tree.

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

The speed of your tree root removal process depends on a few different factors, including the size and type of tree. However, the fastest method of killing tree roots is applying chemical herbicide, which starts working quickly and efficiently. But this removal method has its drawbacks, such as having a negative effect on the surrounding vegetation and landscaping. Other options like rock salt and stump grinding work relatively quickly and cause less damage to your yard.

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