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Tree Service in Rochester, NY

Compare 10 local tree service pros. Typical service: $257–$720.

Top Tree Service Companies in Rochester

  1. 1.Birchcrest Tree & Landscape

    4.0★ (472 reviews)

    4.0★ from 472 reviews

    +15852883572Website

  2. 2.All Seasons Tree Services

    4.8★ (96 reviews)

    4.8★ from 96 reviews

    +15856338363Website

  3. 3.The Davey Tree Expert Company

    4.4★ (101 reviews)

    4.4★ from 101 reviews

    +15857854031Website

  4. 4.Stump and Grind LLC

    5.0★ (35 reviews)

    5.0★ from 35 reviews

    +15854512233

  5. 5.Ideal Tree Service

    4.1★ (27 reviews)

    4.1★ from 27 reviews

    +15859571067

  6. 6.Fairport Tree Experts

  7. 7.Rochester Tree Experts

    +15858675309

  8. 8.Tree Solutions

  9. 9.Oaks Tree Service

    +15855646257Website

  10. 10.Rochester Tree Services

    +15854408775

Tree Service Cost in Rochester

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

ServiceTypical range in Rochester
Tree trimming$257–$720/job
Tree removal$411–$1,542/job
Stump grinding$154–$463/job
Storm damage removal$514–$2,056/job

Tree Service prices in Rochester run about 3% 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 Rochester, rated 4.5★ on average across 731 customer reviews.

Rochester Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Rochester's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
April 27
First fall frost
October 17
Annual precipitation
34.27"
Heating degree days
6,646
Cooling degree days
539
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan17.6°31.7°2.41"
Feb18.6°34.1°1.95"
Mar25.8°42.8°2.5"
Apr36.6°56°2.73"
May46.3°67.6°2.87"
Jun55.9°76.6°3.34"
Jul60.7°81°3.33"
Aug59.5°79.1°3.47"
Sep52°71.6°3.38"
Oct41.5°59.6°2.72"
Nov33°48°2.94"
Dec23.5°36.5°2.63"

NOAA station data 4.69 miles from Rochester.

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 Rochester

How much does tree trimming cost in Rochester?

Tree trimming in Rochester typically runs $257-$720 per job.

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

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

How many tree services cover Rochester?

We track 10 tree professionals serving Rochester.

How does Rochester rainfall affect tree work?

Rochester averages 34.27 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Rochester trees keep growing?

With 539 cooling degree days and summer highs near 81F, Rochester trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in Rochester more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in Rochester runs about +2.8% versus the national average.

Do Rochester trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 18F and 6,646 heating degree days set how much Rochester trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Rochester?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Rochester means after the first frost around October 17 and before spring growth starts.