Tree Trimming

Our Tree Trimming Service

This service is one we do for people that have trees (usually large), that have branches that are somehow getting in the way of their life: whether it is a large window in your home that has its view blocked by large branches, or if the branches are growing over your home and allowing pests to move around on top of your house (we’ve seen it before!) There are countless other reasons we have performed this service for those who need tree service near me.

The tree trimming service we provide for Montco and the surrounding area is our most common service. We perform more trimming and pruning than any other of the types of tree work we do.

The trimming of trees is a straight forward service. Often times, people in the area choose to do it themselves. For smaller trees, it probably is a better idea to simply do it yourself and save your money. However, for the large trees with high, heavy branches, we recommend calling one of the Arborists at Montgomery County Tree.

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Cost of Tree Trim Services

The general rule of thumb we give our customers is that branches that require our help to trim are usually between $30-$80 per branch removed. This is a guideline and sometimes it can be cheaper or more expensive depending on the equipment needed to safely perform the tree trimming service.

The higher and heavier the branches, the more expensive it will generally be. However, our rates for tree companies near me are very competitive: we WILL beat other’s prices and get the job done for you at a price you feel happy about.

As is often the case, people who have the tools, such as a chainsaw, will be able to perform simple tree trimming and pruning. We are happy to give you guidance before doing it yourself to make sure you do the job safely and minimize damage to the tree. This is a great way for you to save some money if you choose to do it yourself.

The Difference Between Trimming and Pruning

Most tree companies use these terms interchangeably, but there is a significant difference between them. There are different goals for each of these services, but ultimately what matters is that they are done properly to ensure the tree in your yard, or on your premises, remains healthy and looking great year round. Tree trimming near me is a service we specialize in.

Unsure if you are in need of trimming or pruning? We prefer to provide this type of service instead of complete tree removal or tree cutting. We like to see trees continue to grow and be healthy. Removing a tree completely means that it will get disposed of, and we don’t like doing that to old trees that have been around for generations. In cases of safety or if a customer wants a tree gone, we will happily provide tree removal services near me.

Trimming Explanation

Pruning Explanation

Used to eliminate dead, unhealthy, or otherwise rotten branches and limbs from a tree.
By removing the dead and dying branches and limbs, it makes the tree healthier and allows it to continue growing the healthy parts of itself
Often only dead branches are removed; there is no reason to remove healthy limbs and branches when performing a pruning service

When it comes to tree service near me, trimming or tree removal is not something you have to decide; Our Arborists will be able to make recommendations based on what they think is best for the trees on your land.

Types of Tree Trimming Service

Tree trimming is a broad service, and the most popular type of work we do for people in Montco and the nearby area. If you think your tree might need a trim, but unsure of what exactly it needs, we are happy to come out and give you our guidance.

The arborists we employ are always happy to come out and give you input, as well as a quote for any work you’d like done. Even just by looking at a tree for five minutes, we are able to tell what exact type of trimming tree service you need. We laid out a short summary of the types of work we can do for.

Crown Lifting: Crown lifting involves removing the lowest branches of the tree in an effort to give it more ground clearance; that is, we try to create more space underneath the tree. We do this by removing completely the lowest branches to a suitable level. We commonly perform this service on trees that droop over busy roads. As the branches grow, they sag over the road and high trucks and cars will hit the branches, potentially causing damage to the peoples' property and the tree. By removing branches before they can be torn apart, it is healthier for the tree and safer for the people around the tree.
Crown Thinning: Crown thinning is a tree service near me that we perform when the inner branches of a tree are causing it to become very thick. Because of the density of leaves on those inner branches, it causes less and less sunlight to be able to penetrate the tree. This leads to the tree not getting as many nutrients as it needs. If a tree is allowed to continue in this state, it can become weakened as branches die out. This leads to it becoming more susceptible to disease as well.
Crown Reduction: We perform this type of tree work when a tree has grown too much in any direction. Most commonly, trees will have grown too high and need to be shortened in order to prevent touching powerlines or other potentially dangerous structures. If not done by a certified Arborist, crown reduction can kill a tree quickly.

As a recap, you would not need to figure out what type of tree trimming you need – that is what Montgomery County Tree is here for! If you are unsure, simply call us or submit the form above with a note for us. We are a tree service company that is happy to provide free quotes! If you’d like to read more about our tree services overview, click here.

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