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Tree Service in New York, NY

Compare 10 local tree service pros. Typical service: $320–$895.

Top Tree Service Companies in New York

  1. 1.AFFORDABLE Tree Service Bronx, NYC

    5.0★ (22 reviews)

    5.0★ from 22 reviews

    +16469338220Website

  2. 2.Owens Tree Service - Arborist

    4.8★ (22 reviews)

    4.8★ from 22 reviews

    +16462225754Website

  3. 3.Jimmy's Bronx Tree Company

    5.0★ (10 reviews)

    5.0★ from 10 reviews

    +17187479445Website

  4. 4.Urgent Tree Removal & Trimming

    5.0★ (7 reviews)

    5.0★ from 7 reviews

    +18662282986

  5. 5.Urgent Tree Removal & Trimming

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

    +18882178781

  6. 6.M&M Tree Cutting

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

    +13474915006Website

  7. 7.A Affordable Tree Experts

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +17188859493Website

  8. 8.Galvin Tree Cutting

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +13479787040Website

  9. 9.Urgent Tree Service

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +18775353398

  10. 10.Clean Forest Tree Care

    +19179997060Website

Tree Service Cost in New York

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in New York
Tree trimming$320–$895/job
Tree removal$511–$1,917/job
Stump grinding$192–$575/job
Storm damage removal$639–$2,556/job

Tree Service prices in New York run about 28% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 10 companies serving New York, rated 5.0★ on average across 77 customer reviews.

New York Climate & Seasonal Timing

What New York's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
March 31
First fall frost
November 19
Annual precipitation
46.6"
Heating degree days
4,671
Cooling degree days
1,160
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan27°39.1°3.5"
Feb29°42.3°2.81"
Mar35.1°49.7°4.15"
Apr44.6°60.5°4.14"
May54.2°70.4°4.05"
Jun64°79.6°4.16"
Jul69.8°84.5°4.85"
Aug68.8°83.1°4.18"
Sep61.7°76.1°3.71"
Oct50.5°64.8°3.81"
Nov41.5°54.4°3.56"
Dec32.2°43.7°3.68"

NOAA station data 5.24 miles from New York.

Permits & Regulations in NY

  • New York does not license arborists or tree services as a state trade
  • Applying pesticide or fertilizer treatments to trees for hire requires a commercial applicator license from the state
  • Only qualified line-clearance tree trimmers may work within 10 feet of energized power lines under federal OSHA rules

License required: No state arborist license

Sources: www.nyc.gov, www.osha.gov

Tree Service FAQs for New York

How much does tree trimming cost in New York?

Tree trimming in New York typically runs $320-$895 per job.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in New York, NY?

In NY, New York does not license arborists or tree services as a state trade. Check New York ordinances before removal, since tree rules are usually municipal rather than statewide.

How many tree services cover New York?

We track 10 tree professionals serving New York.

How does New York rainfall affect tree work?

New York averages 46.6 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do New York trees keep growing?

With 1,160 cooling degree days and summer highs near 85F, New York trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in New York more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in New York runs about +27.8% versus the national average.

Do New York trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 27F and 4,671 heating degree days set how much New York trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in New York?

Dormant pruning works best, which in New York means after the first frost around November 19 and before spring growth starts.