"I have many rental properties so I deal with a lot of contractors throughout the year. Recently, a huge tree fell on and crushed a detached garage at one of my properties. I called probably 15 to 20 tree companies. Some never called me back and some came out, looked at the job and acknowledged it was too big or too complicated. Only a few companies provided quotes. I selected Brian's Tree Service after comparing all contractors. Brian's Tree Service was competitively priced and he didn't hesitate to provide me with GL insurance and workman's comp certificates. They also shared my concerns over potential driveway damage from a huge crane that was needed. Although no company including Brian's Tree Service could guarantee the driveway would not crack, Brian took great care and gave me confidence that if anybody could avoid damaging the driveway it was his company. The job went great. He removed the tree from the garage and also cut down and even larger tree that was still standing in the backyard. They kept to the schedule, they communicated well and they cleaned up afterwards. I work with a lot of contractors... most of whom are average or even sub-par. Brian's Tree Service exceeded my expectations. I made the right choice with them for sure."
"A large branch about halfway up on a ~75' oak tree came down and damaged one of the two surrounding trees in my front yard. We decided to remove all 3 trees and called around for quotes. Terry was very responsive; called me back the same evening, came out the next day, and gave me a quote over the phone. His price was one of the lowest of 5 companies we got quotes from, and he was the only one that would remove the stump grindings. When I got all my quotes, I called Terry back and agreed upon the price and schedule over the phone. Terry and his crew came out on the scheduled day at 8:30AM and worked efficiently to cut down and remove the 3 trees in one day. They also removed the debris and cleaned up the yard. They came back the next day and in a few hours ground down the stumps and removed the grindings. Overall, they did a great job and I would recommend them to anyone needing tree services."
"I was very satisfied with the service from Robert Tree Service. He cut 25 trees for me. He arrived when he said he would arrive and did the work we agreed upon."
"I requested a quote from a few professionals that were recommended through the Home Advisor website. Robert’s Tree Service responded to my request within sixty seconds. It was after four thirty in the evening when we spoke yet he agreed to come by that same day to look at the job. He gave me his estimate within ten minutes. The job was “weather dependent” and when the day came i doubted he would be able to do it. Shockingly he came out as agreed and had the job finished by the time i got home. His promptness and professionalism are top tier. 100 out of 100 recommend this company"
"They did a great job trimming the tree and at a very reasonable price, but unfortunately the vehicle they used for the job left large motor oil stains on my concrete driveway."
"Chris was excellent! I highly recommend. We had a problem with our front door, literally for years. It continued to get worse and worse until it became a real problem. Chris and I diagnosed the problem, and Chris fixed it beautifully. It is such a pleasure to have our door work as it did when it was installed. He was prompt and went above and beyond. I will definbitely utilize Chris in the future"
"They did an excellent job installing a brick patio and planter for a very reasonable price. They came when they said they would and did the job in in a very short time frame because they have the proper equipment and sufficient skilled workers who work together efficiently and in harmony to produce a beautiful result. The owner Jason is a very nice person, easy to work with, planning for the project and producing the expected final result."
In the short term, you’ll have a lot of fallen trees to deal with. Tree removal services costs typically start at $200 per tree and increase based on species and size. Then, you’ll have to deal with the loss of trees: That means a loss of shade and a greater risk of rain runoff and erosion. Also, you’ll miss out on the health and aesthetic benefits of having trees on your property, which could even affect the resale value of your home.
That being said, cutting down a tree it’s not always a bad idea. Trees growing too close to rooftops can present fire hazards or debris problems. You may need to remove diseased or dying trees to prevent future issues.
The best way is to start controlling tree height long before it grows too large, via careful pruning through the years. But that’s not always possible. If a tree has become too high or too large, use selective pruning to remove the most troublesome branches, one by one, without topping the tree. Gently shaping a tree like this can, over time, correct problems. You can also find growth inhibitors to spray on a tree to stop it from growing too rapidly, but use these sparingly if at all.
It may be possible, but transplanting a large, mature tree can be a tricky project, and some trees handle it better than others. If you have a tree you need to save and are considering transplanting it elsewhere, we highly suggest calling a tree removal service and arranging a consultation to see what they say (and how much a full transplant would cost).
You’ll have to balance up the cost, the value of the tree (sentimental or otherwise), and the risk factors. An experienced arborist will help you understand whether transplanting is likely to be successful. The cost and hassle of transplanting a large, well-established tree are often not worth it, especially if the species is fast-growing and easy to source. The decision depends on the age and species of the tree, the conditions in the new site location, and how careful the company is when digging out and moving the tree.
No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.
The Avon, OH homeowners’ guide to tree services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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