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Avatar for Miguel's Tree Service
Miguel's Tree Service
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Stony Brook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Miguel and his crew did an excellent job. Miguel reviewed what we requested before starting work and made several suggestions. They pruned and trimmed several large trees. I was surprised by the amount of large branches and debris. When they were done there was nothing left on the lawn. I would highly recommend Miguel Tree Service."
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Tree service

+21

Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Two Climbing Tree Service, Inc.
5.0(
21
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Stony Brook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Miguel contacted me right away to provide a quote to cut a tree limb. On the scheduled day, his team arrived early, were very professional, swiftly completed the job, and they cleaned the area nicely. I highly recommend them for tree services."
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+8

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by30%of homeowners
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Global Landscaping Services
4.7(
88
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Stony Brook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend this company The owner, Luis, is very polite, and the entire crew is extremely professional. They removed a tree over 50 feet tall i a meticulous, safe, and neat manner, and they did an excellent job cleaning up afterward. I definitely recommend them and will be using them again in the future."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
82 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arcadia Outdoors
5.0(
12
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Stony Brook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Made a point of coming the same day I hired them, and did an excellent job trimming a number of shrubs and plants around my house. Very professional and also very nice people. Made my property look great. I’ve now hired them to be my landscapers come spring. Highly recommend."
Mudroom Project
Mudroom Project
Mudroom Project
Front Entrance & Walkway
Front Entrance & Walkway

+3

Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Competition Tree, Inc.
4.6(
161
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Stony Brook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rich to the rescue, again! Weâ ve used Competition Tree Service before and Rich followed through on time and adhered to his estimate once more. Rich is professional and pleasant, not to mention honest and reliable and his employees are hard-working and extremely thorough. We will ONLY hire Competition Tree Service for any future jobs."
Tree trimming
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal

+4

20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Woodvalley Tree Service
5.0(
10
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Stony Brook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Vinny from Woodvalley for a couple of trees to be removed from my property. I was working with a budget and he did not hesitate to work with me to get what i wanted done . He not only removed a few branches that were dead and shaped other trees on my property at no charge , His crew was fast , efficient and left my property just as clean as before they started. I highly recommend him and his company."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by10%of homeowners
Big R Tree Service, Inc.
4.6(
77
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Stony Brook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Absolutely amazing service. Went above and beyond, great price, carefully trimmed the tree branches, swept and cleaned up the area, and did everything very quickly. Very impressed by their service and will use again. Thank you!"
Big R Tree Service, Inc.
Big R Tree Service, Inc.
Big R Tree Service, Inc.
Big R Tree Service, Inc.
Response time5 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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BuildingLI.com - BLI Facilities LLC
5.0(
32
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Tree Trimming - For Business

Serving Stony Brook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The guys at HM construction group did an amazing job with my project! I needed my commercial space completely demoed and rebuilt. These guys got the job done on time and didnâ  t amazing job doing it. I highly recommend them."
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+172

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

A general rule is that trees need 10 gallons of water for each inch of the tree’s diameter. For large trees, that can amount to approximately 160 gallons of water or more. Watering big trees to this extent can take quite a bit of time using a hose. For this reason, you may consider installing a soaker hose or sprinkler system to make the job easier.  

Aside from removing dead or diseased branches, you should prune your trees somewhere between every one and three years. Some people—particularly commercial farmers—prune their apple trees yearly to produce higher yields. This is the best way to promote tree health. That said, the average homeowner can get away with hard-pruning their mature apple tree every other year or every three years. 

While trees can grow in the curb strip between the sidewalk and the street, this placement often poses the problem of interfering with overhead power lines. It’s best to consult your local utility provider and tree planting service before transplanting a tree that might grow into power lines. Also, you should never work within 20 feet of a live power line to avoid the risk of electric shock. Tree branches should never touch nearby power lines, so it’s essential to ensure your tree isn’t in danger of growing too close to them.

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.

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.

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