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Top-Rated Arborists in Fox Chapel - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Elevated Tree Care LLC
Elevated Tree Care LLC
4.8(
49
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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
Avatar for Affordable Tree Removers
Affordable Tree Removers
4.9(
60
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

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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+70

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Avatar for BeaverJack Tree Service LLC
BeaverJack Tree Service LLC
4.6(
58
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree 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
3 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

"One of the best experiences working with contractors I have had. JC was amazingly thorough and thoughtful in his approach to the work - going above and beyond several times and communicating clearly throughout the project. You wont go wrong in hiring Lyons!"
Stump Removal
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+4

Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Hepp Landscaping
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
94 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for The Cottage Caretaker LLC
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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

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.

It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.

Tree removal can be quite expensive, especially for larger projects, but you can use the following tips to help keep costs down:

  • Do the yard cleanup afterward yourself

  • Choose to leave the logs on your property and split them yourself

  • Opt to leave the stump in the ground and tackle stump grinding yourself

  • Pull permits for tree removal, if necessary, to avoid fines

  • Pay to have multiple trees removed at once

  • Remove tree in the late winter or early spring during off-season

Transporting a fully-grown tree requires heavy equipment, typically specialized for the task. A tree spade is a truck-mounted tool that removes the tree from the ground in one location, transports it, and places it in a new hole in a new location. A combination of mechanized shovels and lifts is necessary to move very large trees, and the exact tools often depend on location and the surrounding area.

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