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Sara's Landscaping
4.5(
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Bartonsville, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: True professional

"Very professional paid attention to all details required to chip chop wood from fallen dead trees & shrubs lying down in back yard stacked a wood wall ready for use in outdoor fire pit grinded old dead trees trucks into the ground cleaned everything up nicely. Would highly recommend and am hiring again for other landscaping projects on my property."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Rockhound Tree Service and Landscaping LLC
3.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Bartonsville, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Easy to work with, capable friendly and reasonably priced. CAG has provided additional work for me having provided my gutters and leaders. I have also asked them to remove a stair to my deck and replace it with a handicap ramp."
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+11

Response time2 days
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

Hiring an arborist costs around $900 on average, with prices ranging from $250 to $2,500 or more. Some arborists charge an hourly rate, typically between $100 and $350 per hour. The final cost depends on several factors, including the type of work, the number of trees, accessibility, and whether you hire an independent arborist or a larger tree service company. When hiring, you should also consider their experience and insurance coverage.

Below are some estimated costs for common arborist jobs:

  • Small tree removal: $300 to $500

  • Large tree removal: $500 to $2,000 or more

  • Tree health assessment: $150

  • Trimming a small tree: $75 to $200

  • Trimming a large tree: $150 to $400

  • Dealing with invasive species: $150 to $1,000 or more

Early signs that a tree is struggling include premature leaf shedding and lesions or other strange markings. Peeling bark, dead or rotten branches on the ground, and a conspicuous lack of leaves can all be signs that a tree has started to die. By the time a tree starts leaning, it’s usually too far gone to save.

A few signs a tree may be dead is if the leaves are dead and there are no signs of new blooms. You can also perform a scratch test on some of the branches to check the condition of the cambium layer beneath the bark.

If it is green, it is still alive, but if several are dry, brittle, and brown, the tree may be dying or dead. Always consult an arborist before assuming your tree is dead because you may be able to save it.

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.

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