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Galvez Tree Service and Landscaping, Inc.
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving West Point, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"i wish I could give more stars than 5!!!! Ivan and I agreed on a price and he made sure i was fully satisfied with the work. He even came back ( not just called ) to check on a small over site. The work was done very thorough and efficient . I highly recommend GALVEZ tree service!! ~D~ Newburgh"
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+44

Response time4 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Mel's Tree Service
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving West Point, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Mel's Tree Service helped after a tornado and also pruned 60-80 ft tall trees and removed dying trees that were effecting our homes and neighbors home. Mel's Tree Service is willing to do whatever you want. They have a fantastic crew. Mel is a warm and smart guy. He's very accommodating, punctual, affordable and fair--incredibly delightful. He's intelligent, trustworthy and fun all at the same time."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Valley Tree Experts
5.0(
7
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving West Point, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mac was super professional as well as personable. He was the only company willing to come out the same day to tackle the fallen tree in my driveway. He stayed in the pouring rain chopping the tree down and staging it for removal. I am extremely grateful for the Valley Tree Experts and Mac. I would highly recommend their services."
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+22

Response time50 mins
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

A dead tree should always be cut down, because it could fall and cause injuries or damage, and it can also attract insects like carpenter ants. A tree that’s diseased beyond repair should also be cut down, but it’s not always easy for a homeowner to tell. Signs of disease include dying branches, a hollow trunk, leaning, and discolored or missing leaves, but your best bet is to hire a local arborist who can evaluate the tree and tell you if it can be saved or should be cut down.

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.

Ideally, you should wait to prune until trees have gone dormant in late fall to early winter. The worst times to prune trees are early fall and late summer, as pruning them so close to dormancy makes it difficult for the tree recover before it goes dormant for the season.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

You may be looking to identify maple trees to use for home improvement projects. In that case, you can tell hard maples by looking at their leaves. Leaves will have a U-shaped dip, or sinus, between the points, or lobes, of the leaves. Leaves of soft maples tend to have V-shaped sinuses.

If you already have the cut wood in front of you, look for a light, uniform color to identify hard maple wood and check for variations of red, gray, or brown streaks and an overall darker color in soft maple wood.

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