Expert Tree Service has been taking care of trees in Red Hook and throughout northern Dutchess County since 1936. We’re a fourth-generation family business based in Saugerties, about 20 minutes west across the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge. Our crew works in Red Hook regularly, from the old sugar maples in town to larger wooded lots.
Whether you need a dead ash removed before it drops on your garage or storm damage cleared from your driveway, we have the equipment and know-how to get it done. We’re licensed, fully insured, and available 24/7 for emergencies.
Call us today at 845-331-6782 to schedule a consultation!
Red Hook, NY’s Most Common Trees
According to Red Hook’s Preservation Committee, the most common road and public trees in Red Hook are:
- Sugar Maple – 114
- Spruce – 75
- Pine – 39
- Norway Maple – 39
- Honey Locust – 30
- Red Maple – 25
Our Tree Services in Red Hook
We handle everything from single-tree removals on village-center lots to clearing multiple acres for new construction. If your tree falls under Red Hook’s Community Forestry Management Plan, we’re familiar with the permit process and can help you navigate what’s needed from the Town Supervisor’s office.
- Tree Removal: Safe takedown of dead, dying, storm-damaged, or hazardous trees of any size. We section and rig limbs down piece by piece to protect your home, landscaping, and utility lines.
- Tree Trimming & Pruning: Crown reduction, deadwood removal, and clearance trimming. Keeps trees healthy and away from your roof, gutters, and power lines. Important for the large sugar maples and oaks common on Red Hook properties.
- Crane-Assisted Removal: For large trees in tight spots where climbing isn’t safe or practical. We lift sections out over structures instead of dropping them through your yard — essential when big trees are close to homes or garages.
- Emergency Storm Cleanup: 24/7 response for trees on homes, blocking roads, or tangled in power lines. Red Hook takes a beating during summer thunderstorms and winter ice events — we’re the crew that shows up fast.
- Feeding & Cabling: Deep-root fertilization and structural cabling for mature trees worth preserving. Extends the life of older sugar maples, oaks, and other established trees that define Red Hook’s character.
- Lot Clearing: Complete clearing for new construction, driveways, or property improvements. We remove trees, brush, and debris so your site is ready to build.
Why Red Hook Homeowners Call Us
David Hughes Sr. founded Expert Tree Service in 1936, and the business has passed through four generations of the Hughes family. Our founder’s rule still stands: give the best price first, not last. We show up, look at the job, and give you an honest number with no games. Every job gets a written estimate before we start, and we don’t collect payment until the work is done and you’re satisfied.
We carry full liability insurance and workers’ compensation. That means your property is protected if anything goes wrong. After 90 years, our name is our reputation, and we treat every job accordingly.
Red Hook, NY’s Tree Removal Laws
Red Hook’s tree canopy is heavy with sugar maples, red oaks, and white pines, which are species that grow large and live long but eventually become hazards when they age out or take storm damage. The emerald ash borer has also hit this area hard, leaving dead and dying ash trees on properties throughout town. If you’ve got a standing dead ash, it’s a removal job because they become brittle and unpredictable fast.
Red Hook’s Town code has specific verbiage about street tree removal requiring a removal permit.
“No person shall remove or otherwise destroy or commit any act which will lead to the eventual destruction of trees located in public parks, street trees and other trees located in Town rights-of-way identified by size and/or location and/or significance in the Community Forestry Management Plan without first procuring a removal permit from the Supervisor or his or her designee. With respect to such trees, the Community Forestry Management Plan may identify pruning practices which can be expected to lead to destruction of such trees. Any such pruning practices would also require a removal permit.”
According to the Red Hook Preservation Committee, the most common trees along public roads include sugar maple, spruce, pine, Norway maple, honey locust, and red maple. These trees contribute to the town’s distinct canopy and rural charm.
Yes—if the tree is located in a public park, street right-of-way, or is considered significant in the Community Forestry Management Plan, a removal permit must be obtained from the Town Supervisor or their designee. Even certain pruning practices may require a permit if they could lead to the tree’s decline.
Street trees include those located in town rights-of-way, often close to roads, sidewalks, or public paths. These are subject to protection under local code and may not be removed or significantly altered without prior approval.
Yes, we are available 24/7 for storm damage, fallen tree hazards, and emergency cleanups. Our team has nearly 90 years of experience in safely handling emergency tree work in the Hudson Valley.
Absolutely. Our insured team provide structural cabling for weak limbs and deep root feeding to improve tree health and longevity, especially for older or vulnerable trees.
Call us at 845-331-6782 or fill out the contact form on our website. We’ll set up a time to inspect your property, discuss your concerns, and provide a free, no-pressure estimate.
Get a Free Estimate in Red Hook
Call 845-331-6782 or fill out the form below. We’ll come out, look at your trees, and give you a straight answer with no pressure, no upsells. Just honest pricing from a family business that’s been doing this since 1936.