Services
Tree services, sorted by the problem they solve
11 services and 42 more specific services in five groups. Each page explains how the work is done, what makes a job simple or complex and when a different service is the better answer. Call from any of them to be connected with an independent tree company near you.
Tree removal and clearing
The parent removal service, the situations that change its equipment or paperwork, and clearing work for whole lots.
- Storm Damage Tree RemovalSorting, removing and cleaning up trees damaged by wind, ice or flooding.
- Hurricane Tree CleanupAfter a hurricane: safety, priorities, curbside debris rules and avoiding storm-chaser scams.
- Ice Storm Tree DamageIce loads snap limbs and bend trees; what to remove now and what will recover.
- Fallen Tree RemovalCutting up and hauling a tree that is already on the ground.
- Hazardous Tree RemovalRemoving live trees with defects that make failure likely.
- Dead Tree RemovalTaking down standing dead trees before the wood gets too brittle to work safely.
- Large Tree RemovalTall or heavy trees that need a crane, a lift or advanced rigging.
- Crane-Assisted Tree RemovalA crane lifts large sections out of the tree when there is no room to lower or drop them.
- Tree Removal Near a HouseTaking down a tree that stands close to a home, roof, deck or foundation without touching them.
- Tree Removal Near Power LinesWork near energized lines needs qualified line-clearance crews and often the utility.
- Pine Tree RemovalTall, straight and often beetle-killed: how pines are taken down and what is left.
- Oak Tree RemovalDense, heavy and often protected by city ordinances: what removing an oak involves.
- Ash Tree RemovalEmerald ash borer kills untreated ash, and dead ash turns brittle fast.
- Small Tree RemovalTrees under about 30 feet: often a short job, sometimes a homeowner job, with exceptions.
- Invasive Tree RemovalCallery pear, tree of heaven and others regrow unless the stump and roots are dealt with.
Land and Lot Clearing
Removing trees, brush and stumps from a lot so it can be built on, farmed or opened up.
Emergency and storm work
For trees that are down, damaged or failing. Start with the emergency page if anything is on a structure.
Stumps and roots
Grinding suits most yards. Full removal is for places where something will be built.
Pruning, support and tree health
Work that keeps trees standing and healthy: pruning cuts, palms, cables and braces, pest and disease care, and planting.
- Crown ThinningSelective removal of small live branches to let light and air through a dense canopy.
- Crown RaisingRemoving lower branches to clear sidewalks, streets, driveways and views.
- Crown ReductionShortening a tree's height or spread by cutting back to side branches, not stubs.
- Deadwood RemovalTaking out dead branches before they fall, the most common safety pruning.
- Branch Clearance from RoofCutting branches back from roofs, gutters and chimneys, and how far to cut.
- Young Tree Structural PruningShaping trees in their first years so they grow one strong trunk and well-spaced limbs.
- Fruit Tree PruningDormant pruning for apples, pears, peaches and cherries to keep fruit within reach.
- Storm Preparation PruningPruning before storm season that targets weak structure without stripping the crown.
Palm Tree Services
Trimming, removal and health care for palms, which grow and fail differently from other trees.
Tree Cabling and Bracing
Steel or synthetic supports that reduce the chance a weak fork or heavy limb splits.
Tree Disease and Pest Treatment
Diagnosis first, then treatment for insects, fungi and soil problems that a saw cannot fix.
- Emerald Ash Borer TreatmentSystemic treatments that protect ash trees from the borer, and when they are worth it.
- Oak Wilt ManagementSlowing a fatal oak disease with trenching, timing, injections and careful wood handling.
- Tree Fertilization and Soil CareSoil testing, mulch, aeration and targeted nutrients for trees in poor urban soil.
- Root Collar ExcavationUncovering a buried trunk base with air tools to find girdling roots and rot.
Tree Planting
Choosing, siting and planting trees so they establish well and stay clear of lines and foundations.
Inspection, reports and property work
Inspections that tell you which trees are a risk, written reports for permits and building projects, and work for managed properties.
Arborist Reports
Written evaluations by a consulting arborist for permits, construction, insurance and disputes.
Commercial Tree Services
Tree work for HOAs, property managers, retail centers and campuses.
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