FAQs

When certain tree species aren’t pruned properly, they’ll start to grow suckers at the base. They look untidy and they redirect the tree’s energy into growing them, so it’s pumping less energy into the main structure. That can make the tree unstable and unsafe.

We’re committed to keeping up with what keeps trees healthy and safe, so we prioritize tree trimming education for our staff.

We think there are safer, healthier, and better-looking alternatives to tree topping.

Limbs can sustain damage in storms or from bearing heavy snow drifts. When a limb cracks or breaks, expanding ice makes the crack bigger, and the tree is more susceptible to disease. Over time, pests, disease, and the ravages of Rochester weather take their toll on the limb and the tree.

Some tree species can live healthy lives for hundreds of years, posing little threat from falling branches. Others age poorly and should be cut down before they fall on a home, car, or person. We’ll inspect your tree and take its species and condition into consideration before we decide what’s best.

Sometimes, a tree can be safely moved. In winter, trees are dormant, and younger trees can be relocated without a problem. If that’s the case, we’ll simply move your tree.

But we understand that even healthy trees will occasionally need to be removed, and we’re happy to recommend replacement trees in another area of your yard.

If many of your tree’s branches – especially in the crown – fail to produce new leaves each spring, it’s probably beginning to fade. If you find lots of dry sticks on the ground near the tree, the roots have become more exposed than normal, or the tree is shedding bark, these can also be signs that it’s dying.

Every tree is valuable, even when it’s removed. We repurpose cut trees, brush, and debris, reusing every last scrap so that no wood goes to waste.

Yes, our tree removal services are fully insured. We’re exceptionally careful with your yard, home, and property, but if an accident does happen, our insurance will cover the cost of repairs.

No, grinding the stump doesn’t remove it entirely. Instead, the bulk of the stump is worn away, and we fill the hole with soil. The parts of the stump that remain below the surface eventually decompose.

Removing a stump entirely is difficult and takes hours (sometimes days!) of labor. Paying for that service would be prohibitively expensive for most homeowners.

Stump grinding is more effective because it’s more efficient. Grinding is relatively quick work, and the remaining parts of the stump can decompose beneath the soil, leaving beneficial nutrients as they do.

Chips and saw dust left over from stump grinding are ideal for compost bins, mulching garden beds, creating paths in a garden, or as a base layer for new landscaping projects.

Stump grinding requires heavy, specialist equipment, and it can be dangerous. Our crew are well-trained and fully insured.

No land clearing job is too big – or too small! Our crews can clear acres at a time, or tight sights near existing homes and buildings. We’re quick and careful, clearing your land fast without causing damage in the process.

We reuse every bit of the trees, bushes, and scrub we clear from your site. Cleared debris is perfect for adding to compost, using in flower beds as mulch, creating garden pathways, or chopping for firewood.

Yes, our diggers, cranes, and trucks make land clearing a cinch. We know you want your land cleared fast, so we use reliable machinery to deliver a clean, tidy site on schedule.

Yes, we’re fully insured. We’re extremely careful when clearing land, but if something goes wrong, our insurance will cover it completely.

No one’s allowed in the driver’s seat without special crane training and hours of experience. We don’t take chances with our crew, our equipment, or your home and yard.

We always quote crane jobs before we start, and most jobs wrap up on time. If your project is incurring extra hours or racking up a large bill, we’ll clear it with you before we proceed. Most clients agree that the cost of using a trustworthy crane service is far cheaper than the repairs and damage caused by other options.

We pride ourselves on leaving every job tidier than when we started. No matter what type of service we’re providing – from tree pruning to specialist crane services – we’ll make sure your yard is neat, clean, and debris-free before we go.

Yes, we’re fully insured. We’re extremely careful when operating cranes, but if something goes wrong, our insurance will cover it completely.