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Top-Rated Arborists in Chester - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Greater View Tree Service
Greater View Tree Service
5.0(
6
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Chester, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today! provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent work \n

Tree removal
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Tree Doctorz
5.0(
6
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Chester, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Both the company owner and tree professionals were strong in communication, planning, explanation and completion of the work. It was a complicated set of removals near the home and was managed impeccaby. I will be using thee people gain when we again need tree work."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J & Sons Services Co
3.5(
13
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+4 more

Serving Chester, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

"EXCELLENT JOB DONE, I WOULD RECOMMEND THEM TOO ANYONE THAT NEEDS WORK DONE ON THERE HOME, I'M A PERFECTIONIST N that's what they are, polite N respectful. N they clean up behind themselves. Thank you much"
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Skip's Handyman Service
3.3(
15
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Tree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Chester, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired these gentleman to install an over-the-range microwave to replace an existing 1. After 15yrs things changed and mods (small but necessary) were needed. Had a stove that needed to be hooked up as well. They priced out GREAT and did GREAT work (clean up and all). They'll be back soon. Highly recommended!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by75%of homeowners
MZ Landscaping
New to Angi
Tree Trimming - For BusinessTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Chester, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time4 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Generally, you should prune around 20% of an apple tree’s growth—and never more than 30%. This means that if you have a severely overgrown tree, it can take a few seasons to prune it back enough to produce the healthiest fruit. 

If you’re dealing with a newly planted or juvenile tree, hold off on pruning beyond the initial shaping. Wait at least a couple of seasons into fruit production since pruning can increase the number of water sprouts and unproductive foliage.

Most plum trees are pruned into a vase or open wine glass shape. They’ll have a shorter central leader (the trunk) that supports three to four main branches. Of course, this isn't always the case. If you have a European plum tree, you can grow it in a pyramid shape. Let the central leader extend the length of the tree and prune smaller branches to create the pyramid.

There are many signs that a tree is diseased or dying, and if you suspect that’s the case, you should call an arborist immediately. You might notice rot or fungus on the trunk or that the tree is beginning to lean to one side. Brittle branches or signs of root damage are other indicators that a tree is in trouble. If the tree is dying, it might be time to cut the tree down so it doesn’t fall.

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.

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