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Avatar for Lion Tree Service, Inc.
Lion Tree Service, Inc.
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Serving Valley Stream, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The Lion Tree service team was professional, courteous and efficient. They were well prepared to remove the two massive trees. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of tree service."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cross Island Tree Service
4.7(
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Serving Valley Stream, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Received call from Walter - he came out the same day within the hour, provided a fair quote, and scheduled the job right away. The crew worked efficiently, removed the tree safely, and cleaned up everything before leaving. The yard was spotless when they were done. I really appreciate their professionalism and quick turnaround. Highly recommend this company for anyone needing tree removal services!"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate88%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sandy's Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving Valley Stream, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"I just had them prune some trees, remove a big one, and grind down the stump, and I couldn’t be happier! The team was super friendly and professional. They did a fantastic job on the pruning, and the tree removal was quick and safe. The stump grinding was seamless, and they left my yard looking great. Overall, I highly recommend these guys for any tree work you need. Thanks for the awesome service!"
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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J. Mazariegos Landscaping
4.5(
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Serving Valley Stream, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They came gave me an estimate. We set a day and time. They were on time. They did exactly what I wanted done. They gave us back the backyard that was taken over by a tree. I can now sit on my porch and see the sites. Had three bushes removed. I recommend Juan and his crew."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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GREEN IS THE COLOR LAWN CARE
4.5(
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Serving Valley Stream, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This is our second year with Scott and his staff I waited til this year to write this review, since I wanted to give them time to make their "mark". And they have!! It's been a while since our lawn has looked this good and I just want to commend Scott for making good on his promises. PLEASE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK"
Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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SavATree - Brookville
3.9(
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Serving Valley Stream, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Working with John was very easy and professional. He was easy to get in touch with and followed up with any questions we had. We were concerned about alot of large branches of large trees. He was knowledgeable and guided us what to do. He came with his crew as scheduled despite the rain and got the job done quickly, efficiently and thoroughly. They were not only exceptional in their skill , they cleared away all remnants of the cutting, and the bonus was that they took away some of our left over logs and summer plant debris that was in the yard. . We highly recommend them."
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
MC Fence, Masonry and Tree Service
3.8(
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Serving Valley Stream, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"I was very pleased with the entire experience. They were punctual, completed the entire job in one day. The even reinstalled my railings the same day the poured the stoop. The cleanup was very good and they returned the following day to remove the forms. I was very impressed with the entire job. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing concrete work."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Grasshopper Landscape Corp
5.0(
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Serving Valley Stream, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\n

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Horticulturist is a broad term for any type of plant and soil expert. An arborist, meanwhile, specializes in all aspects of tree care. You should hire an arborist when you need assistance with tree-related tasks, such as pruning large trees, removing trees, diagnosing a sick tree, or emergency tree services. Horticulturists aren’t qualified to handle those types of tasks.

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.

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. 

Professionals use assessments, strategic cuts, specialized equipment, and safety measures to ensure healthy growth or the safe removal of trees or shrubs.

It depends on the problem, the affected part of the tree, the risk of the pathogen spreading, and the overall health of your tree. Many diseases, fungal infections, and insect infestations can be successfully treated, especially if the issue is only in a few branches. However, if a disease is too widespread, too severe, too easily spread, or in the roots, the tree will likely need to be removed.

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