Hudson Valley Tree Services

Whether it’s a dead ash leaning over your garage or a healthy oak that’s too close to the foundation, our crew has the equipment and experience to bring it down safely. We evaluate every job individually — tree size, lean, proximity to structures, overhead wires, access points, and build a removal plan before the first cut.

Our fleet includes bucket trucks, log loaders, chippers, and crane trucks for situations where conventional rigging isn’t practical. We handle residential backyards, roadside hazards, and large-scale commercial clearing. After the tree is down, we process all debris and leave your property clean.

If a tree is threatening your home or blocking access after a storm, we offer 24/7 emergency tree removal. Call 845-331-6782 any time, day or night.

Regular trimming keeps your trees healthy, reduces storm damage risk, and improves your property’s appearance. Our crew knows the right techniques for every species common to the Hudson Valley, from sugar maples and white oaks to hemlocks and ornamental trees.

We handle crown thinning, deadwood removal, canopy raising, and structural pruning. For trees near power lines, rooflines, or driveways, targeted trimming eliminates hazardous limbs before they become emergencies. We also prune to improve light penetration and air circulation, which promotes healthier growth and reduces disease.

Timing matters with tree trimming. We’ll advise you on the best season to trim based on your tree species and what you’re trying to accomplish. Most deciduous trees are best trimmed in late winter or early spring before leaf-out, while some species require different timing.

Not every problem tree needs to come down. Cabling and bracing can stabilize weak branch unions, split trunks, and storm-damaged limbs, extending the life of valuable trees for years. We install high-strength steel cables and threaded rod bracing systems based on the specific structural weakness we’re addressing.

Tree feeding delivers targeted nutrients directly to the root zone, which is especially important for trees stressed by construction activity, soil compaction, drought, or disease. Healthy, well-fed trees are more resistant to pests and better equipped to survive Hudson Valley winters.

These preservation services are ideal for large, mature trees that provide shade, privacy, or property value, where removal would be a last resort. We’ll assess the tree’s condition and let you know honestly whether cabling and feeding can solve the problem or whether removal is the safer option.

The Hudson Valley gets hit hard by nor’easters, summer thunderstorms, and ice storms that can drop trees onto houses, cars, driveways, and power lines. When that happens, you need a crew that answers the phone at 2 AM and can be on-site fast.

Our emergency line — 845-331-6782 — is staffed around the clock. Because we’re based locally in Saugerties, we can reach most locations in Ulster, Dutchess, Greene, and Columbia counties quickly. We handle everything from a single tree on a roof to full-scale storm cleanup across multiple properties.

We also work directly with insurance adjusters and can provide documentation for storm damage claims. If a tree has fallen and you’re not sure whether it’s an emergency, call us anyway — we’ll help you assess the situation and prioritize.

Some trees can’t be safely removed by conventional climbing and rigging alone. When a tree is too large, too close to a structure, or in a location with no drop zone, crane-assisted removal is the safest and most efficient option.

Expert Tree Service operates its own crane trucks — we don’t subcontract this work. Our crew sections the tree from the top while the crane lifts each piece clear of the property, eliminating the risk of damage to roofs, fences, landscaping, and underground utilities. Crane removal is also faster, which means less time with heavy equipment on your lawn.

We regularly perform crane removals across the Hudson Valley. If you’ve been told a tree is “impossible” to remove, call us; there’s a good chance we can handle it.