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Avatar for Hernandez Tree Care Service
Hernandez Tree Care Service
4.8(
126
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Stony Brook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hernandez Tree Care are so professional, punctual, they do a clean job and no headaches. They also have great prices and give you all the insurance proof that you ask them for. I highly recommend this business to anyone looking for tree services. I am very happy with the work"
Stump grinder
trucks
log loader
log loader
Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Two Climbing Tree Service, Inc.
5.0(
21
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+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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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by30%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

"These guys are amazing. Friendly, professional and they go above and beyond your expectations. My husband and I were si impressed with the service . I understand why they are the number tree service company. Once you use them, you will never choose any other tree service company. Big R is the best!"
Big R Tree Service, Inc.
Big R Tree Service, Inc.
Big R Tree Service, Inc.
Big R Tree Service, Inc.
Response time5 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%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

"Luis and his team were fantastic. Showed up right on time and removed 5 trees as well as removing any dead branches from surrounding trees. Their attention to detail and explanation as to why they would be doing really put my mind at ease. I would recommend them to anyone who needs tree service."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
98 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Morales Tree Services, Inc
4.5(
21
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Stony Brook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had a large (25 or so feet tall) fallen plum tree removed, an approximately 7 foot dead evergreen removed and another about 25 foot plum tree trimmed; stumps ground also. They were fast, clean, professional and accommodating. I highly recommend them and will hire them again when needed."
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Dead oak
Oak tree
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Response time7 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by47%of homeowners
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

You should avoid cutting off the top of mature cherry trees. This process is called tree topping, and it’s not recommended for cherry trees—or any trees, for that matter. Tree topping removes between one-third to half of the length of the tree trunk, resulting in structurally unsound, fruitless suckers. The only exception is for saplings. Young pie, sour, and tart cherry trees that are over 30 inches tall in the fall or winter before the tree blooms can benefit from heading cuts.

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.

Often, it’s the homeowner’s responsibility to handle the aftermath when a neighbor’s tree falls on their property. But if a tree has been obviously dead for a significant period of time and caused damage when it fell, a case can be made that the owner should have removed it, especially if the neighbor wrote you a letter about the tree or asked you to take it down. This can be grounds for a successful lawsuit in claims court and is a good reason to always pay attention to your trees and remove dead trees before they fall.

Tree pruning is a common and helpful tree maintenance technique that involves carefully cutting and trimming unwanted branches so that the tree can continue to grow and thrive. Pruning is done carefully and intentionally. Tree topping is a frowned-upon method that involves removing and cutting most or the entirety of the top of the tree, including structurally important branches.

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

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