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Avatar for First Choice Tree Service LLC
First Choice Tree Service LLC
4.6(
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Serving Saint Thomas, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"First choice crew came this morning as promised. Had 3 large maple trees to be trimmed down which were all located close to and overhanging my neighbors house. The crew expertly dropped every limb in a small area safely away from the building. Would recommend this company to anyone who wants a professional job from beginning to clean up at a very reasonable price"
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate97%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Zeiset Painting Contractors
4.8(
36
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Serving Saint Thomas, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These men are very clean cut, hard-working individuals. During our business dealings I highly suspect these men answer to a higher power. I would highly recommend them to anyone."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Falling Branch Tree Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Saint Thomas, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe did an excellent job removing two large maples and trimming limbs on others. He also pointed out potential problems on other trees and those that did not need attention. All work was done neatly and sooner than expected. Very professional, organized, and responsive."
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Go-Getters Washing
4.6(
28
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Serving Saint Thomas, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They showed up when they told me they would and went right to work. It had been about 5 years since anything had been washed; the deck was discolored from pollen and vegetation dropping on it and one side if the house had greenish mold on it; they got all of it completely clean and restored to its original color. They even got the gutters white again. Excellent work!"
1st coat before shine!
Main Patio
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Bailey's Contracting & Landscaping
3.8(
19
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Serving Saint Thomas, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"

Called and left me a message stating when  they would start, they called me again

 the morning of the service date to let me know when they would arrive. They arrived on time and proceeded to aerate and seed my lawn.


The excellence remains to be seen in whether or not the reseeding will take hold and a nice lawn appears.


Thanks so much.


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Mulch Installation
Backyard Patio
Bathroom Renovation
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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.

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 do not have the right to take fruit from a neighbor's tree, even if the branches overhang your property. The fruit is considered the property of the tree's owner. While you may have the right to trim branches that cross into your yard, the fruit on them typically still belongs to your neighbor. However, laws can vary by state and municipality. In some areas, branches that extend into your yard or trees that straddle a property line may entitle you to some of the fruit. The best course of action is to speak with your neighbor, as they may be happy to share. If a conversation is not possible, check your local regulations before picking any fruit.

If you don’t stake a tree that needs support, it could be at greater risk of being damaged or failing completely, whether it uproots or falls over. That could cause damage to your property or other surrounding trees. If you want to grow healthy trees, you may need to stake them for best results.

Most jobs take 2-8 hours, but extensive trimming may take multiple days.

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