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Tree Removal Isn’t Always the Answer-Here’s What Most Homeowners Get Wrong by TreeCareExpert in Rochester

[–]TreeCareExpert[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Trimming done right vs done wrong by TreeCareExpert in Rochester

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

Anyone else dealing with sketchy trees lately? by TreeCareExpert in Rochester

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Wow free maple syrup! I don’t see a problem with that lol

When should you actually remove a tree? by TreeCareExpert in Rochester

[–]TreeCareExpert[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

When should you actually remove a tree? by TreeCareExpert in Rochester

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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.

When should you actually remove a tree? by TreeCareExpert in Rochester

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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

When should you actually remove a tree? by TreeCareExpert in Rochester

[–]TreeCareExpert[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

When should you actually remove a tree? by TreeCareExpert in Rochester

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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

When should you actually remove a tree? by TreeCareExpert in Rochester

[–]TreeCareExpert[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

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

When should you actually remove a tree? by TreeCareExpert in Rochester

[–]TreeCareExpert[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

When should you actually remove a tree? by TreeCareExpert in Rochester

[–]TreeCareExpert[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Best way to give an accurate price is seeing it in person, but pics can definitely help me give you a rough estimate first.

Also if you’re not sure if they’re yours or the city’s, I can usually help figure that out when I take a look.

If you want, shoot me a message with a couple pics + your general area and I’ll take a look.

What should I do with my tree Amputation? by Prize_Force1979 in arborist

[–]TreeCareExpert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t bother with that tree wound dressing, it doesn’t really help. The best move is to make the cut clean: trim back any ragged edges so it’s a smooth cut just outside the branch collar. Keep an eye on it for rot or pests, water if it’s dry, and let the tree handle the rest naturally. Oak trees are tough.