Tree Removal & Trimming Services in Catskill, NY

Expert Tree Service has been providing top-notch tree care services in Catskill and throughout Greene County since 1936. We’re a fourth-generation family business with nearly 90 years of experience, based in Saugerties — about 20 minutes south on Route 9W. Our crews work in Catskill regularly, handling everything from routine pruning to complex tree removal and emergency storm damage cleanup.\

We’re known for honest pricing, reliable scheduling, and the kind of customer satisfaction that comes from doing the job right the first time. Whether you need a single hazardous tree taken down or a full property cleared, we’re licensed, fully insured, and available around the clock for emergencies.

Call us today at 845-331-6782 to schedule a consultation!

Our Tree Services in Catskill

We handle the full range of tree work in Catskill, from single-tree removals to clearing overgrown lots. Here’s what we do:

Tree Removal

Safe removal of dead, dying, or hazardous trees of any size. We section and rig limbs down piece by piece to protect your home, landscaping, and utility lines. For large trees in tight spots — over garages, between houses, tangled in power lines — we bring in our crane to lift sections out instead of dropping them through your yard. Every tree removal service includes full cleanup: no branches, no sawdust, no mess left behind.

Tree Trimming & Pruning

Crown reduction, deadwood removal, and clearance trimming to keep your trees healthy and away from your roof, gutters, and power lines. Regular pruning extends the life of mature trees and reduces the risk of storm damage. We trim everything from ornamental crabapples to 80-foot oaks — no tree is too large or too small.

Stump Grinding & Stump Removal

After a tree comes down, the stump stays — and it’s more than just an eyesore. Old stumps attract carpenter ants, termites, and fungal decay that can spread to nearby healthy trees. Our stump grinder chews the stump down 6 to 12 inches below grade, and we backfill the hole with the resulting wood chips. The area is ready for grass, landscaping, or whatever you have planned for the space. We grind stumps of any size, from small ornamentals to 3-foot-diameter hardwoods.

Land Clearing & Lot Clearing

Full land clearing and lot clearing for construction, driveways, septic systems, or property improvements. We remove trees, brush, and debris so your site is ready for the next step. Whether it’s a quarter-acre building lot or several acres of overgrown woodland, we have the equipment — including our crane and bucket trucks — to handle it efficiently.

Emergency Tree Services

Available 24/7 for fallen trees, broken limbs, and storm damage cleanup. Greene County gets hit hard by winter ice storms, summer thunderstorms, and the occasional remnants of a nor’easter. When a tree comes down across your driveway, crashes through your roof, or takes out a power line, we’re the crew people call. We respond fast and work with your insurance company’s documentation requirements.

Cabling & Plant Health Care

Structural cabling and bracing for mature trees worth saving — large oaks, sugar maples, and other established trees that provide shade, property value, and character. Deep-root fertilization to improve tree health and vigor, especially for stressed trees recovering from drought, construction damage, or insect pressure. Good tree care means knowing when to save a tree, not just when to cut one down.

Why Catskill Homeowners Call Us

David Hughes Sr. founded Expert Tree Service in 1936, and the business has passed through four generations. Our founder’s rule still stands: give the best price first, not last. We show up, give you an honest number, and don’t play the game of quoting high and “discounting” down. Every job gets a written estimate, and we don’t collect payment until you’re satisfied.

With nearly 90 years of experience in the Hudson Valley, we’ve built our reputation on doing quality tree works and earning customer satisfaction one job at a time — not on advertising. We carry full liability insurance and workers’ compensation; ask us for proof anytime.

Catskill, NY’s Tree Removal Laws

Catskill’s village tree canopy is dominated by Norway maples, Bradford pears, and silver maples, which are all species that tend to develop structural problems as they age. Norway maples are particularly prone to surface root damage and limb failure, and Bradford pears are notorious for splitting in storms. We remove and trim these species throughout the village regularly.

The Village of Catskill’s tree removal law says:

“No person shall, without first obtaining approval from the Village Board plant, remove, cut, top, prune, destroy or injure any park tree, public tree, roadside tree, street tree or any tree growing in or on a street easement or other public place. Approval for planting a tree on or bordering a public street or for removing, cutting, topping or pruning of a public tree is obtained through written request to the Village Board. In all cases, when a complaint is made every effort shall be made to preserve the tree and the least severe approach shall be utilized.”

You can reach the Catskill Village government during business hours at (518) 943-3830.

Frequently Asked Questions

Serving Catskill and Surrounding Areas

Expert Tree Service provides tree removal, trimming, and 24/7 emergency service throughout Greene County and the surrounding Hudson Valley and Catskills region. In addition to Catskill, we serve homeowners and businesses in:

Athens
Germantown
Kingston
Saugerties

Get a Free Estimate in Catskill

Call 845-331-6782 or fill out the form below. We’ll come out, look at your trees, and give you an honest price with no pressure, no upsells. Just a straight answer from a family business that’s been doing this for 90 years.