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

Serving Thornton, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

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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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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Strobert Tree Services, Inc.
4.4(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Thornton, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is a phenomenal tree service and Arborist. They do fabulous field work. Andy has been taking care of my trees for years. I also have fruit trees that he has helped me with. I cannot say enough good things about the work they do. The crew is hard working and extremely professional. I rely solely on Strobert's Tree Service to care for my trees. Andy is spot on when it comes to pricing. The very first time he was out for an estimate he noticed a strangulating root which was killing one of my trees. He went to his truck for some tools and took care of that root instantly - at no charge - and saved my tree that I did not even know was in trouble. Also, we had an ice storm recently and Andy was able to save my favorite 60' Pine tree. Branches were freezing and dropping to the ground. They did a procedure called "re-balancing" and actually weighted the tree in specific areas until it could take hold - and it is surviving as well. His pricing is spot on as well. I strongly recommend Strobert Tree Services as this is a true professional."
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+5

Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Alex L&T Services, Inc.
4.4(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Thornton, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alex Tree Service did a fantastic job of removing 4 large trees that were close to my house. One of the best experiences that I have had with a contractor ever. I would highly recommend Alex Tree Service. I was going to have them come back next year; however, I will have them return a few weeks to remove more trees and stump removal"
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+6

Response time1 day
148 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
LA's Quality Tree Service
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Thornton, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would recommend LA's Quality Tree Service to anyone who wants a professional tree service After the blow of high winds left our yard with one 80 foot tree uprooted and crashing down on two other smaller trees and numerous other tree damage. Luis came out with in an hour after calling his company. Gave a very fair price. The crew came out the next day and started the clean up. They were on time every morning and worked two full days. Cutting down six trees (25' to 80') Lots of downed branches (some 25' long and about 18" thick) and grinded the tree stump. The whole crew was professional, cleaned up every evening. Thankful we found LA's Quality Tree Service."
Response time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Tree Doctorz
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Thornton, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Both the company owner and tree professionals were strong in communication, planning, explanation and completion of the work. It was a complicated set of removals near the home and was managed impeccaby. I will be using thee people gain when we again need tree work."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Flynn Landscaping, LLC
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Thornton, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am very pleased with Flynn. Except for a scheduling miscommunication (they came earlier than expected), I can offer my utmost recommendation. The team was polite and friendly. They were respectful of property. They were efficient and skillful. They cleaned up after the job and I am very pleased with the result. It exceeded my expectations."
Response time2 days
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Finding a reliable arborist starts with researching specialists in your area and checking their licensing and certifications. Use online resources like the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to conduct research on each company. Next, contact the arborist and ask the following questions to see whether they are the right fit for your project:

  • Do you handle or specialize in dealing with the issue I’m having?

  • Are you fully insured?

  • Do you have customer references I can call?

  • Do you have any third-party certifications?

  • What equipment and strategies do you plan to use?

If executed correctly your tree should survive after being transplanted to a new spot. However, effective transplanting requires six months, careful root pruning, safe transport to the new location, and replanting in prime soil conditions. You’ll also need an appropriately sized root ball for a complete tree transplant. A good rule of thumb is that, for every inch in diameter, your tree’s root ball needs to be around 11 inches. So a tree with a diameter of six inches needs a root ball of approximately 66 inches.

In most cases, leaving tree roots underground is not a problem if the stump has been removed or ground below the soil. However, some larger roots may decompose, leaving dents in your soil. Additionally, some aggressive trees, including willows, oaks, elms, maples, and poplars may grow back from roots. Large aggressive trees with established root systems are more likely to grow back.

The best pro to hire for spraying trees is a tree maintenance specialist. These pros are well-versed in selecting the right spray treatment and applying it properly to ensure there’s no collateral damage to the tree or surrounding landscape. Many tree maintenance services employ certified arborists, but for these routine visits, the extra investment usually isn’t necessary.

Though summer is not ideal, you can do some light pruning during this time of year. Just make sure it’s not excessive. Vigorous pruning will stress the tree and impact next year’s growth. Generally, August to September are the best summer-pruning months, particularly for fruit trees.

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