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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

"Carlito's Tree Service was very friendly, professional, and reasonable. They were communicative, on time, removed four trees from our yard and cleaned up in a great way!"
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
38 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

"So far so good. I have to mail in a check and then they will schedule the tree feeding."
Teamwork
Emergency Services
The Right Equipment
Tree Planting
Crane

+5

Response time1 day
26 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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The Ceiba Tree Service LLC
5.0(
8
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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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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
43 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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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Ideally, you’ll have a good enough relationship with your neighbors that you can kindly mention this task in regular conversation. However, every neighbor (and neighborhood) is different. Your best bet will always be to ask directly and nicely, offering to contribute to the tree trimming efforts if you’d like. However, if you are bothered by the tree and your neighbor is unwilling to cut it, you can involve the help of the homeowners’ association or local authorities, if applicable.

Opt for a barefoot tree. Pros harvest barefoot trees when they’re dormant (leafless). They shake the dirt from the root ball and pack it in moist material. 

These trees can cost half as much as the trees at your local nursery, and you can buy them online—so there’s a much wider selection. Just make sure you keep your barefoot tree cool until you’re ready to plant it.

Whether tree roots will continue to grow after a tree has been cut down depends on the species. Some tree roots will eventually die because they can no longer get nutrients through photosynthesis. However, other species that reproduce through root sprouts can continue to grow and produce new sprouts for seven years or more. For example, the roots of elms, ficus, and willows tend to regrow aggressively, while the roots of pines, oaks, and maples will typically die. To determine if a root system is still active, look for new sprouts on the old trunk, stump, or any exposed roots.

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. 

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

Trees aren't big fans of moving, and they do go into shock during a transplant. Although most carefully thought-out tree transplants see the tree recover from the shock just fine, there is always a risk of having an unsuccessful move. Proper preparation, timing, and diligent aftercare are crucial to minimize the risks when transplanting a tree.

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