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Tree Service in Syracuse, NY

Compare 3 local tree service pros. Typical service: $369–$1032.

Top Tree Service Companies in Syracuse

  1. 1.KD Tree Syracuse NY

    4.9★ (298 reviews)

    4.9★ from 298 reviews

    +13159021222Website

  2. 2.Snowiest City Tree Service

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +13155386809Website

  3. 3.Clear View Tree Service

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +18553805279

Tree Service Cost in Syracuse

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

ServiceTypical range in Syracuse
Tree trimming$369–$1,032/job
Tree removal$590–$2,211/job
Stump grinding$221–$663/job
Storm damage removal$737–$2,948/job

Tree Service prices in Syracuse run about 47% 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 3 companies serving Syracuse, rated 5.0★ on average across 301 customer reviews.

Syracuse Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Syracuse's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
April 28
First fall frost
October 13
Annual precipitation
38.47"
Heating degree days
6,651
Cooling degree days
570
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan15.7°31.5°2.5"
Feb17.6°34.2°2.07"
Mar25.1°43.2°2.95"
Apr36.6°57.2°3.19"
May46.4°68.8°3.22"
Jun56°77.5°3.31"
Jul61°81.6°3.78"
Aug59.6°80°3.57"
Sep51.9°72.2°3.69"
Oct41.2°60°3.44"
Nov32.8°48.4°3.53"
Dec22.4°36.4°3.22"

NOAA station data 5.24 miles from Syracuse.

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 Syracuse

How much does tree trimming cost in Syracuse?

Tree trimming in Syracuse typically runs $369-$1032 per job.

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

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

How many tree services cover Syracuse?

We track 3 tree professionals serving Syracuse.

How does Syracuse rainfall affect tree work?

Syracuse averages 38.47 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Syracuse trees keep growing?

With 570 cooling degree days and summer highs near 82F, Syracuse trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

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

Tree work in Syracuse runs about +47.4% versus the national average.

Do Syracuse trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 16F and 6,651 heating degree days set how much Syracuse trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Syracuse?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Syracuse means after the first frost around October 13 and before spring growth starts.