Expert Tree Service has been handling tree work in Rhinebeck and across Dutchess County since 1936. We’re a fourth-generation family business based in Saugerties, just across the river and about 15 minutes north. Our crew works in Rhinebeck regularly, from the big maples along Market Street to estate properties out on Route 9G. Whether you need a hazardous tree taken down near your home or storm cleanup after a nor’easter, we have the equipment and experience to handle it safely.
We’re licensed, fully insured, and available 24/7 for emergencies.
Call us today at 845-331-6782 to schedule a consultation!
Rhinebeck, NY’s Most Common Trees
According to Rhinebeck’s most recent tree inventory, here are the most common trees in town:
- Norway Maple – 258
- Sugar Maple – 142
- Thornless Honeylocust – 123
- Plum – 114
- Callery Pear – 102
- Eastern Hemlock – 86
- Apple Tree – 76
- Red Maple – 65
- Norway Spruce – 65
Our Tree Services in Rhinebeck
We handle everything from single-tree removals on compact Village lots to large-scale work on Rhinebeck’s bigger rural properties. If your tree is in the Village’s Right of Way, we’re familiar with the removal request process and can help you navigate it.
- 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 off your roof, gutters, and power lines. Essential for maintaining trees in the Village Right of Way.
- Crane-Assisted Removal: For large trees in tight spots where climbing isn’t safe. We lift sections out over structures instead of dropping them through your yard — critical on Rhinebeck’s tighter Village lots.
- Emergency Storm Cleanup: 24/7 response for trees on homes, blocking driveways, or tangled in power lines. We’ve been the crew Dutchess County calls after every major storm for decades.
- Feeding & Cabling: Deep-root fertilization and structural cabling for mature trees worth preserving. Extends the life of older sugar maples, hemlocks, and other established trees on your property.
- 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 Rhinebeck 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.
Rhinebeck, NY’s Tree Removal Laws
Rhinebeck’s tree canopy is dominated by Norway maples, with over 250 according to the Village inventory, along with sugar maples, thornless honeylocust, and Callery pears. Norway maples and Callery pears are both non-native species that tend to develop structural problems as they age. Norways get surface root heave and limb failure; Callery pears are notorious for splitting in storms. We remove and trim both species regularly throughout the Village.
Rhinebeck makes it easy to track down relevant local laws pertaining to tree removal.
“Only trees within the Right of Way (in the median, or—if in the yard—within 30 feet from the center of the road) require permission from the Village to be pruned or removed. These trees are considered part of the Village’s greater good because they impact the Village’s wellbeing at large by providing shade, cooling, supporting biodiversity and natural beauty. However, Village law states that pruning or removal is the homeowner’s financial responsibility.”
The tree removal request form, to be filed with the Village Clerk, can be found here.
According to the Village of Rhinebeck’s most recent tree inventory, the most common trees include Norway maple, sugar maple, thornless honeylocust, plum, Callery pear, eastern hemlock, apple, red maple, and Norway spruce.
You may need permission if the tree is within the public Right of Way, defined as within 30 feet from the center of the road or in a median. These trees are considered part of the public benefit and require a removal request form to be filed with the Village Clerk. However, the cost and responsibility remain with the property owner.
The homeowner is responsible for both the cost and coordination of pruning or removal, even for trees that fall within the Village’s designated Right of Way. You must obtain permission from the Village before proceeding.
Yes. We are available 24/7 for emergency storm response, fallen trees, and hazardous limb removal. Our team has provided reliable, licensed service to Rhinebeck homeowners and businesses for nearly 90 years.
While these species are common in the area, both are considered non-native and may crowd out native trees or create long-term ecological issues. We can help assess whether these trees should be pruned, maintained, or removed.
Simply call us at 845-331-6782 or fill out the contact form on our website. We’ll provide a prompt, professional assessment and a free estimate tailored to your property’s needs.
Serving Rhinebeck and Surrounding Areas
Expert Tree Service provides tree removal, trimming, and 24/7 emergency service throughout Dutchess County and the surrounding Hudson Valley. In addition to Rhinebeck, we serve homeowners and businesses in:
Kingston
Pawling
Poughkeepsie
Red Hook
Get a Free Estimate in Rhinebeck
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.