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Avatar for Elevated Tree Care LLC
Elevated Tree Care LLC
4.8(
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Tree Trimming - For Business

Serving Fox Chapel, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"ETC has true arborists in it. They know trees and they can remove them with the minimum of damage. My wife has plants everywhere and they avoided damage to far more of the plants than we had hoped. I asked them to do some extra work at the time and they got it done, too. At my son's house he pointed out that the Oak he had could only be worked on after the beginning of November or it could harm the tree, too. That's what I mean that they know trees and have true arborists doing the removal. They do my house and my son's and I have recommended them to several people. I have no connection to them EXCEPT as a happy customer."
Response time2 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Affordable Tree Removers
4.9(
54
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Tree Removal

Serving Fox Chapel, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Few tree cutting services climb any more, this company is owned by the climber so you won’t get gouged for expensive equipment or the extra cost of need to hire a climber! Great work!"
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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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BeaverJack Tree Service LLC
4.6(
58
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Fox Chapel, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Beaver Jacks team of employees worked efficiently to trim trees and shrubs beautifully. They also removed a large shrub. Andy an arborist was my first contact . He made suggestions to perserve the health and beauty of trees and shrubs that I identified. Then he clearly described the plan and gave me a detailed estimate. Communucation was excellent from the office as well as all the personnel on the day they arrived. I want to thank the friendly ,kind staff for thier excellent job and care to make sure the job was completed as I requested. The clean up was awesome! Thank you to: John, Preston, Jake ,"T", Logan, Devlin and Tyler! Great Job!!! Would reccomend this company to my family and friends!!"
Grapple Saw Crane
Lift and Safety Training
Crane Usage for Emergency Response Cleanup
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Lyons Stump Grinding
5.0(
133
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Fox Chapel, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"J.C. Lyons is a very conscientious, honest professional with a great work ethic. He shows up on time, gets right to work, and cleans up the area when he's finished. He prices are very reasonable. When he agrees to provide an estimate, he comes to the site quickly. I will hire Lyon's Stump Grinding any time I need these services."
Stump Removal
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+4

Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hepp Landscaping
4.9(
76
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Fox Chapel, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brandon was always super responsive. He kept me in the loop as to workers arrival time, answered my questions, and was always available to discuss the project. Every day the job site was clean. Brandon and his team are wonderful to work with. I will certainly call them for leaf removal, maintenance, as well as future projects. Highly recommend!"
Response time1 day
133 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Emery Tree Service of PA
4.6(
35
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Fox Chapel, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent! They arrived on time, worked steadily, cleaned up thoroughly, accomplishing everything that was asked of them. For instance, one tree that had to be taken down was a dying 80+ foot spruce located within six feet of a spindly oak sapling. I asked them to be careful of the sapling as I wanted it to fill in the canopy left by the spruce. After the tree came down and was carted away, I looked closely at the oak for possible damage which I felt sure there would be. To my surprise, the oak was untouched, not a scratch or broken branch. This is a company of surgeons! I have more work to be done, so I'll be sure to ask them back. They're great!"
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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The Cottage Caretaker LLC
5.0(
9
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain

Serving Fox Chapel, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

"Super nice and easy to work with. Everything was explained and only the work that needed done was completed. Very educated in the work that was suggested and performed. Offered helpful suggestions for maintaining our yard and shrubs. Would definitely recommend!"
Freeport Landscaping
Historic Schoolhouse
Spring Cleanup
Planting + cleanup
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

In the case that a tree is growing directly on your property line, the cost of maintaining the tree is shared and is the property of both owners in common. In this case, all decisions regarding the maintenance of the tree must be made jointly, and both parties must agree on a course of action. You will need to agree with your neighbor about the cutting of any roots before you carry it out, and your neighbor must also consult with you before doing any trimming. Coming to an agreement with your neighbor about any shared trees ahead of necessary trimming and maintenance will make this process much simpler.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

Only trim palm trees as needed, which is usually about once per year. However, don't stick to that schedule if the palm tree doesn't need it. Avoid trimming palm trees when possible. It’s best to trim palm trees only when you notice a buildup of dead fronds. That said, leave the brown fronds during the dormant season because this organic matter helps protect the tree from the cooler weather.

Bleach can potentially kill some types of delicate ornamental trees, but for the most part, it will only kill the foliage it comes in contact with. Applying bleach is not an effective method of killing a tree. A better option is to use an herbicide, which is a chemical compound designed to effectively kill a tree. 

Cutting down a tree next to power lines is never a DIY job, and it’s a good idea to contact your utility company first. In most cases, the utility company will need to take care of any tree problems within 10 to 15 feet of power lines. If you want to remove the tree for aesthetic reasons, hire a pro to do the job. Trying to cut trees near power lines yourself can create many safety hazards, and you could be liable if you inadvertently cause damage to electrical equipment.

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