EZ Tree Care
Run locally, the company removes and trims trees, clears lots, and chips wood, and it offers emergency service. It serves Rome.
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Storm and tree damage in Utica
Arborists and roofers for storm damage.
10 pros in Utica
In Utica, who owns the tree decides who may work on it. Trees owned by the City may not be trimmed by anyone other than City staff unless a permit is obtained first, and that permit allows a qualified and insured arborist to do the trimming. The City is not responsible for maintaining trees on private property, so a limb or trunk on your own lot is yours to deal with. Winter adds pressure: in January 2022 a persistent lake effect snow band produced around 20 inches of snow in some locations in northern Oneida County, the kind of load that brings down branches and strains roofs. Before you hire, work out whether the tree is yours or the City's. For a City tree, ask whether the permit is in place and whether the arborist is qualified and insured. For roof repairs after storm damage, ask the Codes Department whether the job needs a building permit, since the City requires one for construction at or above a set cost, and in the Scenic & Historic District regardless of cost. Get the scope in writing.
Greater Heights Tree Care
Established in 2005, the company assesses trees for hazards, removes and prunes them, and grinds stumps. Emergency tree work is offered, and it covers Herkimer, Westmoreland, and Oneida.
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Plows Tree Service
Family-owned, the firm trims and removes trees and grinds stumps. For every tree removed it plants one more with the Arbor Day Foundation, and it serves Brookfield, Utica, Rome, and Frankfort.
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Rick Turk Tree Service
Around-the-clock service is offered, with a 100-foot crane and a 75-foot bucket truck for large trees. The business removes, trims, and grinds stumps, and serves Rome, Herkimer, and Oneida.
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Stumpin’ By Mike LLC
Open around the clock, every day, the company removes hazardous trees and handles emergency tree work. It also offers hazard tree assessment, pruning, stump grinding, and free estimates in Herkimer, Ilion, and Oneida.
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Hometown Tree Service
Drawing on three generations of tree work, the company removes trees, prunes and trims them, and grinds stumps. It works from Poland, serves Herkimer and Oneida, and keeps weekday hours only.
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Phillips Commercial Maintenance, Lawn Care And Snow Plowing
Alongside lawn and landscape work, this property maintenance crew offers emergency tree work and snow clearance. It covers Utica, Rome, Herkimer, and Whitesboro.
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Zalewski Tree Service
Since 2003, the company has handled storm response, tree removal, and stump grinding, and it hauls debris away. It serves Utica and Oneida.
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Heritage Logging & Tree Removal
Its work centers on tree removal and stump grinding, with land clearing offered as well. Based in Madison, the firm serves Utica, Rome, Herkimer, and Whitesboro.
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J & J Tree Services
Locally owned, the business offers emergency storm services, debris cleanup, and tree removal, trimming, and pruning. Its towns are Utica and Herkimer.
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What to know in Utica
In the January 9–11, 2022 event, a persistent lake effect snow band produced around 20 inches of snow in some locations in northern Oneida County.
National Weather Service Binghamton (source, opens in a new tab)
Before you hire
For a tree near power lines, call your utility first: only a utility-certified arborist should work within 3 m of the wires.
Ask which permits the job needs and who will get them; your municipal building department can tell you before work starts.
Ask about liability insurance and workers’ compensation cover before anyone works on your roof or property.
Questions about hiring in Utica
Can I hire someone to trim the tree in front of my Utica house?
First find out who owns it. A tree owned by the City may not be trimmed by anyone other than City staff unless a permit is obtained first. With a permit, a qualified and insured arborist may do the work. Trees on private property are not maintained by the City, so those are your responsibility. City of Utica Parks and Recreation (source, opens in a new tab)
Does roof repair after a storm need a building permit in Utica?
It can. The City requires a building permit for construction at or above a set cost, and in the Scenic & Historic District new construction or renovation needs a permit regardless of cost. Ask the Codes Department before work starts, and ask your contractor who will apply. City of Utica Codes Department (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a quote for tree removal include?
Ask for the business name, proof of insurance, the address and the trees covered, and whether stump grinding and hauling away debris are included. It should state the start date and how changes are handled. Written quotes make it easier to compare offers on the same work.
How should I compare quotes after a heavy snow event?
Ask each business to quote the same scope: which trees, what clean-up, and any roof work. Check that each one carries insurance and ask for it in writing. Be cautious about anyone who wants a large payment up front or pressures you to decide on the spot.