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Last update on October 04, 2022

Top-Rated Arborists in Swarthmore - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for FINE TREE CARE, LTD - Timothy D. Stone
FINE TREE CARE, LTD - Timothy D. Stone
4.9(
101
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+5 more

Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Timothy is very knowledgeable and is a certified arborist, he took time to explain his assessment of the tree which was heavily infected with aphids and the treatments that we could take to remedy the situation. It was easy to get access to talk to him unlike other services where you end up having to speak to person after person who are not certified arborists. I would call on him for any future needs."
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+4

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for Carlito's Tree Cutting Service
Carlito's Tree Cutting Service
4.8(
130
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Tree Removal

Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Iâ ve used other tree companies and after using Carlitos I will never use anyone else. They are very professional and extremely nice."
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Strobert Tree Services, Inc.
Strobert Tree Services, Inc.
4.4(
139
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Work done promptly. Have been trying to get a full report on health of trees but arborist has not responded after numerous phone calls."
Teamwork
Emergency Services
The Right Equipment
Tree Planting
Crane

+5

Response time1 day
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Avatar for SavATree - Mainline
SavATree - Mainline
3.9(
110
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain+1 more

Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He could only do 2 of the 3 trees (without a waiver of liability) so only got an estimate on the one large one. Knowledgeable arborist but price was higher than the first 2 estimates I asked on my own."
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Avatar for The Ceiba Tree Service LLC
The Ceiba Tree Service LLC
5.0(
7
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"If you’re looking for reliable, licensed, and insured professionals for tree removal, tree trimming, landscaping, or lawn services, I highly recommend The Ceiba Tree Service LLC. I will definitely be using them again!"
Mulching and Landscape
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Avatar for Garcia GT Landscaping & Hardscaping, LLC
Garcia GT Landscaping & Hardscaping, LLC
4.3(
6
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Super kind and communicative team, and the lead landscaper started immediately. Rates were reasonable, and the work was fast and clean. I've hired the company to do weekly lawn maintenance. Thumbs up!"
Full backyard clean up
Full backyard clean up
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
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Avatar for Flynn Landscaping, LLC
Flynn Landscaping, LLC
4.2(
13
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very good to work with great communication hired to do clean up,mulch beds,fertilizer and lawn care,very happy with Dan"s work"
Response time2 days
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Avatar for J & Sons Services Co
J & Sons Services Co
3.5(
13
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+4 more

Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

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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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+8

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Tree roots are hearty and complex systems, so they don’t die immediately after the rest of the tree is removed. If you leave the root system in place, it takes anywhere from two to seven years for it to run out of nutrients. It is worth noting, however, that the roots stop growing and expanding after cutting down the rest of the tree.

There are two types of arborists: certified and consulting. A certified arborist is licensed and equipped to provide tree pruning, planting, fertilizing, monitoring, transplanting, treatment, and removal services. A consulting arborist specializes in tree appraisals, diagnosing problems and recommending treatments for illnesses. However, they will not provide these services themselves. Most consulting arborists are certified arborists who can refer you to a tree service that can administer the correct treatments.

Consumers typically do not need to worry about the cost of tree insurance, as professional tree service companies pay for their own coverage. For a tree service business, an average U.S. policy covering about $1 million in general liability costs roughly $40 a month or $500 a year. More extensive policies, providing between $500,000 to $2 million in coverage, can cost between $3,000 and $6,000 annually, depending on the company's size and scope of work. Tree service professionals should speak with an insurance company to determine the right plan for their business.

The best plan of action for an unhealthy or unsafe tree will depend on its condition. An arborist can recommend whether trimming or removal is the right call for your tree. Preventive tree trimming can keep trees safe and healthy, so make regular tree trimming a part of your yard maintenance plan.

The depth of tree roots depends on the species. Trees like oaks and maples can have root systems that grow down 20 feet or more. However, trees that grow in shallow soils will have roots that go only a few feet down. Research how your tree species grows in your climate area to estimate root depth.

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