Tree Removal
Safe removal of hazardous or unwanted trees.
Professional Tree Removal You Can Rely On
Taking a tree down is the single riskiest job in tree care. A mature maple or ash in a Buffalo backyard can weigh several tons, and the drop zone is usually a garage roof, a fence line, or a neighbour's driveway. Tall Branch Tree Service removes trees the controlled way: rigged down in sections, lowered on ropes, and cleared out the same day.
Every removal starts with an on-site assessment by an ISA Certified Arborist. We look at lean, root condition, decay, the target zone and the access we have to work with, then quote a fixed price in writing. No surprises once the saws are running.
- ISA Certified Arborist on every job site
- Fully licensed and insured, with certificates supplied on request
- Sectional rigging and crane access for tight city lots
- Complete debris removal and site cleanup included
- Stump grinding available as an add-on at the same visit
- Written, fixed-price quotes before any work begins
Signs You Need Tree Removal
If any of these sound familiar, it is worth having a certified arborist take a look before the problem gets more expensive.
The tree is dead or dying
No leaf-out in spring, brittle branches, peeling bark or fungal shelves at the base all point to a tree that has stopped supporting itself.
It leans toward the house
A new or worsening lean, especially with cracked or heaving soil on the opposite side, means the root plate is failing.
Major storm damage
Split trunks, hanging limbs and torn crotches rarely heal. Once more than a third of the crown is gone, removal is usually the safer call.
Roots are lifting hardscape
Buckled sidewalks, cracked foundations and repeated sewer line blockages are expensive problems that keep coming back while the tree stands.
It is crowding the structure
Trees planted too close to a house eventually contact the roof, siding and service lines. Sometimes pruning buys time; sometimes it does not.
You are clearing for a project
New builds, additions, driveways and pools often need a tree gone before the permits move forward.
Our Process, Start to Finish
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Free on-site assessment
A certified arborist inspects the tree, the target zone and site access, then explains the removal plan and gives you a fixed written price.
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Site protection
We set up drop zones, protect lawns, beds and hardscape, and coordinate any utility or road-side clearances the job needs.
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Controlled sectional removal
The crown comes down in pieces on rigging lines rather than free-falling, so nothing lands where it should not.
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Cleanup and final walkthrough
Wood and brush are hauled out, the site is raked clean, and we walk it with you before the trucks leave.
Where We Provide Tree Removal
Based in Buffalo and working throughout Erie County and the surrounding Western New York communities.
Tree Removal Questions, Answered
Price depends on height, trunk diameter, lean, decay and how much access the crew has. A small backyard tree is a very different job from a 70-foot silver maple over a garage. We quote a fixed price in writing after an on-site look, and the estimate is free.
Trees on private property generally do not require a permit, but street trees and trees in the city right-of-way do, and rules vary between Buffalo, Amherst, Cheektowaga and the other Erie County towns. We will tell you which category your tree falls into during the assessment.
Stump grinding is a separate service, but we can schedule it for the same visit so you only deal with one crew and one clean site. Ask for it to be included when you get your quote.
Yes. We carry full liability and workers' compensation coverage and will send certificates directly to you or your insurer before work starts. Never let an uninsured crew take a tree down near your home.
Most residential removals are a single-day job. Large or awkward trees that need crane access can run into a second day, and we will tell you which one you are looking at up front.
Other Services We Offer
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Improve tree health and appearance with expert trimming.
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Emergency Tree Service
24/7 emergency tree care when you need it most.
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Land Clearing
Clearing trees and debris for construction and land development.
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Ready to Book Tree Removal?
Talk to an ISA Certified Arborist today. Free estimates across Buffalo and Erie County, and someone on the line 24/7 when it cannot wait.