Tree Trimming & Pruning
Tree Trimming and Pruning in Shirley and Suffolk County
Free estimate; most trims scheduled within the week
What We Do
Tree Trimming & Pruning, Done Properly
Trimming is the work that keeps a tree from becoming a removal. At The Top Tree Service Corp prunes and trims trees across Suffolk County from Shirley: clearing limbs off roofs and gutters, lifting canopies over driveways and lawns, thinning crowns so wind passes through instead of taking the tree down, and cutting out deadwood before it falls on its own.
What we trim for
We don't top trees. Topping leaves stubs that rot and regrow weak, fast shoots that break off; a tree that needs to be that much shorter is usually a reduction-or-removal conversation, and we'll have it with you honestly.
When to prune
Most Long Island shade trees are best pruned in late winter when they're dormant and you can see the structure; oaks especially, to avoid oak wilt season. Spring-flowering trees go right after bloom. Dead or hazardous limbs come out any time of year. Storm season prep (thinning and deadwood) is best done in late summer before the fall storms.
How a trimming job goes
Free on-site estimate with a written price. On the day, a climber or bucket truck works the tree limb by limb; everything is roped down over roofs and beds. Brush is chipped on site, wood hauled, lawn raked. Average yard: half a day.
Why At The Top Tree Service
Thirty years of tree work, fully licensed and insured, and permitted to work anywhere in Suffolk County. Our climbers have done this work for decades, and the bucket truck reaches 75 feet for the big oaks. Call (516) 315-5716 for a free estimate anywhere in Suffolk County.
Common Questions
When is the best time to trim trees on Long Island?
Late winter for most shade trees, when they're dormant and the structure is easy to see; oaks especially, to stay clear of oak wilt season. Spring-flowering trees are pruned right after they bloom. Dead or dangerous limbs come out whenever you call.
Can you trim limbs away from my power lines?
We clear the service wire that runs to your house and anything on your side of it. Limbs touching PSEG's main lines on the street are their job; we'll tell you if that's what you're looking at.
Will trimming hurt the tree?
Not when it's done with proper cuts at the right time. We don't top trees; topping is what hurts them. A tree that needs to be much shorter is a reduction-or-removal conversation, and we'll be honest about it.
Get a Tree Trimming & Pruning Estimate
Call (516) 315-5716 or send the form; we will call you back with a time.
Where we do this
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