AZ Business Directory lists local tree service companies around the Phoenix area, each with a phone number. The best time to call is before monsoon season, which runs roughly June through September. A tree that is thinned and trimmed beforehand is less likely to drop branches in a storm. Tree work is not a DIY job, since it involves ladders, saws and falling limbs.
Why thin trees before monsoon?
Monsoon storms bring strong, sudden wind. A dense tree catches the wind like a sail, which can snap branches or push the whole tree over, especially after the ground gets wet. Thinning means removing some branches so wind can pass through the canopy. Many Valley trees, such as mesquite and palo verde, grow fast and get heavy.
Ask a company what they see on your trees. They can tell you what to remove and what to leave, and whether a tree has a weak spot or a dead limb.
How do you choose a tree service?
- Are you insured? Ask for proof, since tree work is risky.
- Do you have trained climbers or an arborist? Ask about the crew's experience.
- What is in the estimate? Look for trimming, removal, hauling away debris and stump grinding.
- Do you know palms? Palm trimming is a different skill from trimming other trees.
- What is the plan for cleanup? Ask whether they haul away the branches.
- Do you offer emergency service after storms? Ask what that costs.
- Aachen Tree ServicesChandlerCall
- ArborCraft Tree ServicePhoenixCall
- AZ Desert Tree CarePhoenixCall
- AZ Palm TrimmersPhoenixCall
- B&C Tree ServiceGilbertCall
- Gilbert Premier Tree ServiceServes Gilbert · ChandlerCall
- Living Tree ServicePhoenixCall
- Murphy's TreesTempeCall
- Oasis Tree ServiceGilbertCall
- Scottsdale Tree TrimmersScottsdaleCall
How should palm trees be trimmed?
Palms usually need only the dead fronds and seed pods removed. Cutting off too many green fronds can weaken the tree. Old fronds that hang down can shelter pests, so many owners have them cleaned up once a year. Palm work involves tall ladders or lifts, and falling fronds are heavy, so hire a company that does it every day.
AZ Palm Trimmers in Phoenix is locally owned and trims and removes palm trees and other trees across the Valley. AZ Desert Tree Care in Phoenix is a family-owned tree service for trimming, removal, stump grinding and palm care, serving Cave Creek, Anthem, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. Aachen Tree Services in Chandler is a family-owned tree care company serving the Phoenix area with removal, trimming and stump grinding.
What do you do after a storm breaks a tree?
Stay away from any limb that touches a power line, and assume the line is live. Call your electric utility. If a limb has damaged your roof or fallen on a car, take photos and call your insurance agent. Then call a tree company to cut and haul it. Do not climb a damaged tree or use a chainsaw on a hanging branch.
After big storms, tree companies get busy, so ask when they can come. Consider scheduling the work before the season starts.
Not sure who to call? Ask the directory helper or browse every listing in Phoenix.
Questions people ask
When should I trim trees in Phoenix?
Many people do it in late spring, before monsoon storms. Ask a tree company what is best for your type of tree, since some trees prefer certain times of year.
Can I trim my own palm tree?
It is risky. Fronds are heavy, ladders can slip, and spines can cut. Hire a company with the right equipment.
How much does tree removal cost?
It depends on the size and location of the tree, and how hard it is to reach. Ask two or three companies for a written estimate and compare what is included.
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