What We Do
Tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, emergency response, storm cleanup and land clearing across Rochester and Monroe County. Fully insured, free estimates, open 24 hours.
A One Tree Services is a local tree service company Rochester NY residents and business owners can call at any hour. Our crew handles six kinds of work, and each one gets its own page below with the details. Most customers start with a single problem, a dead ash or a limb on the roof, and end up learning what else their yard needs.
We work on both residential and commercial properties. That might be a Norway maple dropping limbs over a driveway in Brighton, a row of storm battered poplars behind a commercial lot, or a clay soil backyard in Henrietta where a stump has been in the way for years. Rochester's heavy clay soil and lake effect weather shape almost every plan we make, because saturated ground and ice loaded branches change how a tree behaves.
If you want weather context before a storm season, the National Weather Service Buffalo office covers the Rochester forecast and winter alerts.
Every job begins with a free estimate, because the right plan depends on the tree, the access and what sits underneath it. If you are not sure which service you need, start with a call or the form on our contact page and we will sort it out on site.
Dead, diseased, leaning or simply in the wrong spot, a tree sometimes has to go. We take them down in controlled sections, and where a backyard is too tight for a truck we reach in with a spider lift so your lawn and garden stay intact. Curious about the process? Our post on how long tree removal takes walks through a typical day.
Good pruning keeps a tree strong, not just tidy. We remove deadwood, thin crowded crowns and pull branches back from roofs and gutters, using proper cuts that the tree can heal from. Timing matters in Rochester, so see our guide to the best time to trim trees.
A leftover stump is a trip hazard, a mower killer and a home for pests. We grind it below grade so the spot is ready for topsoil, grass seed or a new planting. Not sure whether to grind or pull it out? Read stump grinding versus stump removal before you decide.
When a tree lands on a roof, a car or a driveway, waiting for business hours is not an option. We are open 24 hours, seven days a week for emergency tree removal across Monroe County. If a tree is touching a power line, stay back and call your utility first, then call us.
Ice storms, lake winds and summer thunderstorms leave split trunks, snapped limbs and hung up branches. We clear what fell and tell you honestly about what is still standing and may not be safe. Our after the storm checklist covers your first steps.
Learn More About Storm Cleanup →Building a garage, opening up a backyard or reclaiming an overgrown lot? We remove trees, brush and stumps and use bobcat loaders and high capacity chippers to leave a workable surface. More in our post on land clearing services.
Learn More About Land Clearing →No mystery, no pressure. Here is what happens when you hire a tree service company Rochester NY neighbors recommend.
Tell us what the tree is doing and where it stands. Photos help but are not required.
We look at the tree, the access and what is underneath it, then explain the plan and the price before anything starts.
Climbing and rigging gear, a spider lift or a bobcat loader, whichever fits your yard. The crew works in orange high visibility gear.
Brush goes through the chipper, and we agree on what happens to the logs and wood chips before we begin.
One tip before any stump work: call 811 first. The Dig Safely New York service gets underground lines marked so nobody hits one. Wondering about price? Costs vary a lot by tree size, access and cleanup, so see our overview of tree removal cost in Rochester NY and then ask us for a free estimate.
A quick side by side to point you in the right direction.
| Service | Best when | What you end up with |
|---|---|---|
| Tree removal | The tree is dead, diseased, leaning or in the way | The tree gone, stump left unless you add grinding |
| Tree trimming | A healthy tree is crowded, heavy or touching the house | A stronger, safer tree that stays |
| Stump grinding | A stump is left over from a past removal or storm | Level ground ready for lawn or planting |
| Emergency tree removal | A tree is on your home, car or driveway right now | The immediate danger cleared, any hour |
| Storm damage removal | Wind, ice or lightning broke a tree, but it is not urgent | Fallen wood cleared, damaged trees assessed |
| Land clearing | You are building, expanding or reclaiming a lot | Trees, brush and stumps cleared from the site |
Still unsure about removing versus trimming? Our comparison of tree removal versus tree trimming helps, and the Trees Are Good site from the International Society of Arboriculture is a solid neutral reference. Our crew covers every town on the service area page, and you can learn more about our crew.
Free Estimate
Tell us about your tree and where it is. Our team will get back to you as soon as we can.
Call and we will look at your trees for free. For tree services Rochester NY property owners trust, there is no pressure and no obligation.
Call us 24/7 or fill out the quote form at the top of the page, and we’ll get back to you quickly.
