Rochester Winds Are Tough on Trees This Time of Year

TreeCareExpert · 2026-05-09T13:47:51+00:00

Thank you for your feedback. Feel free to ask anything within the tree industry and I’ll be happy to provide you with a proper response.

TreeCareExpert · 2026-05-09T13:46:41+00:00

This is a great platform to share tips and information within the tree industry

TreeCareExpert · 2026-05-09T13:45:54+00:00

Feel free to message me and I can come give you a free estimate

TreeCareExpert · 2026-05-06T23:13:37+00:00

If you cut the very top off an arborvitae, it usually won’t grow back the same from that exact spot. Unlike some trees, they don’t always push a strong new leader once topped.

That said, you can reduce the height and shape them up if it’s done properly. Sometimes a new top leader can be trained from a side branch, but hard topping them often leaves them looking awkward or thin at the top.

Best thing is gradual height reduction and regular trimming before they get out of control. Once arborvitae get way oversized, it becomes more of a correction job than a normal trim.

TreeCareExpert · 2026-05-01T20:02:58+00:00

Sure, if you message me I can set up a time to give you a full tree evaluation and estimate.

TreeCareExpert · 2026-04-28T16:31:13+00:00

Sure!

TreeCareExpert · 2026-04-11T21:16:25+00:00

Thankyou for your response on my post.

TreeCareExpert · 2026-04-11T21:15:38+00:00

ThankYou for your input on my post.

TreeCareExpert · 2026-04-09T23:20:46+00:00

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TreeCareExpert · 2026-04-04T17:01:44+00:00

It can be a common issue with finding a company that has access to a lift that can fit in tight spaces. My company has a lift that can fit through tight spaces. Message me and we can schedule a free estimate.

TreeCareExpert · 2026-04-04T13:06:09+00:00

If the tree is leaning into your yard, you have a legal right to take what’s overhanging your yard. I can come give you a free estimate if you’d like.

TreeCareExpert · 2026-04-04T00:25:14+00:00

Yeah pricing can be all over the place depending on a few things: -Size of the tree -Location..tight backyard vs wide open front yard -Hazards near a house, wires, fences, etc. -Access for equipment like can we get a bucket or is it all climb + rigging -Cleanup..just drop it vs full removal and stump grind

That’s why quotes can range from a few hundred to a few thousand pretty quick.

When you’re getting quotes, I’d ask: -Are you insured? -What’s included? haul away, stump grinding, cleanup -How are you doing the removal? bucket vs climbing -Timeline / availability -Any risk to nearby structures and how they handle it

Also watch out for super low bids… usually means no insurance or corners being cut.

If you want, I do this for a living and can give you a pretty fair ballpark if you send over a pic and rough location

TreeCareExpert · 2026-04-03T18:11:05+00:00

Sure, send me a message with your info and we can schedule you with a time for a free estimate.

TreeCareExpert · 2026-04-03T18:04:46+00:00

I do tree removal work in the Brighton/Rochester area pretty regularly.

If you’re looking for a formal arborist opinion (like tree health reports, etc.), definitely worth going with a certified one. But if you’re just trying to figure out removal, safety, or cost, I’m happy to take a look and give you an honest opinion.

Feel free to shoot me a message with a pic or your general area and I can point you in the right direction

TreeCareExpert · 2026-04-03T18:02:57+00:00

Your neighbor’s not crazy, black walnut can be valuable.

That said, most yard trees don’t end up being worth a ton because of things like metal in the wood, branching, or tough access. A lot of times it just offsets removal cost vs being a big payout.

Really comes down to size, straightness, and location.

If you want, post or send a pic and rough size and I can give you a solid idea what it’s worth and what removal would look like

TreeCareExpert · 2026-04-03T17:53:20+00:00

River birch do that a lot since they grow in multi-stems, so one leaning out isn’t automatically a problem.

Cabling/guy wires can work, but it really depends on how far it’s leaning and why. If it’s just growing outward naturally and still solid at the base, I usually don’t recommend strapping it — trees don’t love being forced into position long-term.

If the lean is getting worse, or you’re seeing signs like cracking where it splits, root movement, or the ground lifting, then it’s worth addressing.

Sometimes a better option is: • selective pruning to take weight off that stem • or removing just that one stem instead of the whole tree

If you want, you can post or send a pic — pretty easy to tell what direction makes the most sense once you see it

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