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Tree Service & Removal in Staten Island

Tree-service providers prune, remove, and grind stumps, plus hedge work and storm cleanup. On Staten Island's tight lots, the real skill is rigging trees down safely near roofs, fences, and wires. The current top-ranked tree service pick in this guide is County Tree Care Inc. (Best for Tree Care).

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What this covers

  • Trimming and pruning
  • Tree removal
  • Stump grinding
  • Hedge and shrub trimming
  • Storm damage cleanup

Who it fits

Homeowners with overgrown, damaged, or risky trees, and anyone clearing for a project.

Local factors on Staten Island

Trees near the street or on city property are regulated — confirm whose tree it is before any work, and verify the crew's insurance.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Are you insured for work near my house and wires?
  • How do you take the tree down with no room to drop it?
  • Is stump grinding and hauling included?

Ranked

Best tree service providers in Staten Island

  1. 8 9.0/10

    8. County Tree Care Inc. — Best for Tree Care

    Editorial pick

    A long-established tree company with ISA Certified Arborists on staff, handling pruning, removals, stump removal, and lot clearing.

    Why it ranks here
    • States it has served the New York area “since 1986”
    • Fine pruning, tree maintenance, tree and stump removals, lot clearing
    • States “ISA Certified Arborists on staff,” “fully insured,” and ALB quarantine-zone compliant
    Services Tree Service
    Areas North ShoreMid-IslandSouth Shore
    Read the County Tree Care Inc. profile Public information from countytree.com, as of June 2026 — verify directly. · Last reviewed 2026-06
  2. 10 8.9/10

    10. Tambasco Landscaping — Best for Full-Service Landscaping

    Editorial pick

    A self-described premier full-service Staten Island landscaper covering outdoor construction, water features, lighting, lawn care, and irrigation.

    Why it ranks here
    • Describes itself as a “premiere Staten Island” full-service provider
    • Outdoor construction, water features, lighting, and irrigation
    • Lists NYC B.I.C. #3115
    Services Landscape DesignHardscapingLawn CareTree ServiceIrrigation
    Areas North ShoreMid-IslandSouth Shore
    Read the Tambasco Landscaping profile Public information from tambascolandscaping.com, as of June 2026 — verify directly. · Last reviewed 2026-06
  3. 11 8.8/10

    11. 718 Lawn — Best for Neighborhood Lawn & Yard Care

    Editorial pick

    A family-owned crew of 25-plus years offering mowing, lawn treatments, hardscaping, and tree work across a long list of named Staten Island neighborhoods.

    Why it ranks here
    • States “Family Owned for 25+ Years”
    • Mowing, fertilization/aeration, pavers/walkways/patios, tree trimming
    • States “Fully insured”
    Services Lawn CareHardscapingLandscape DesignTree Service
    Areas North ShoreMid-IslandSouth Shore
    Read the 718 Lawn profile Public information from 718lawn.com, as of June 2026 — verify directly. · Last reviewed 2026-06
  4. 13 8.8/10

    13. JR's Tree Service — Best for Tree Removal & Emergencies

    Editorial pick

    A HIC-licensed tree service with Certified Arborists, bucket-truck and bobcat equipment, and stated emergency tree care.

    Why it ranks here
    • States “over 36 years” serving Staten Island
    • Removal, trimming, pruning, stump grinding, bucket truck & bobcat, emergency care
    • States “HIC licensed,” “Certified Arborists,” “fully insured”
    Services Tree Service
    Areas North ShoreMid-IslandSouth Shore
    Read the JR's Tree Service profile Public information from jrtreeserviceny.com, as of June 2026 — verify directly. · Last reviewed 2026-06
  5. 16 8.7/10

    16. Family Tree Service — Best for Certified Arborist Tree Work

    Editorial pick

    A family-owned tree service of 34 years with certified arborists on staff — removal, pruning, stump removal, and emergency work across NYC.

    Why it ranks here
    • States “34 years of experience”
    • Certified arborists on staff; “Fully Licensed and Insured”
    • Removal, pruning, stump removal, emergency work
    Services Tree Service
    Areas North ShoreMid-IslandSouth Shore
    Read the Family Tree Service profile Public information from familytreeserviceinc.com, as of June 2026 — verify directly. · Last reviewed 2026-06
  6. 17 8.7/10

    17. Galleria Gardens — Best for Full-Service Since 1994

    Editorial pick

    A full-service landscaper since 1994 — lawn care, landscaping, snow removal, sprinklers, and tree service — citing 80-plus years of combined crew experience.

    Why it ranks here
    • States “serving Staten Island since 1994”
    • “more than 80 years of combined experience”
    • Lawn care, landscaping, snow removal, sprinklers, tree service
    Services Lawn CareSnow RemovalTree ServiceIrrigationLandscape Design
    Areas North ShoreMid-IslandSouth Shore
    Read the Galleria Gardens profile Public information from galleriagardenssi.com, as of June 2026 — verify directly. · Last reviewed 2026-06
  7. 19 8.6/10

    19. Holly Expert Tree Care — Best for Master Arborist Care

    Editorial pick

    A tree-care firm since 1981 led by an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, offering pruning, removal, cabling, and diagnostic/organic tree care.

    Why it ranks here
    • States operation “since 1981”
    • Owner is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (#NY0044B)
    • Pruning, removal, cabling, stump grinding, diagnostic/organic care
    Services Tree Service
    Areas North ShoreMid-IslandSouth Shore
    Read the Holly Expert Tree Care profile Public information from hollyexperttreecare.com, as of June 2026 — verify directly. · Last reviewed 2026-06
  8. 22 8.5/10

    22. New Twins Landscaping — Best for Design + Hardscape

    Editorial pick

    A full-service Staten Island landscaping and construction company handling design, lawn care, tree work, pavers, and outdoor kitchens.

    Why it ranks here
    • Full-service: design, lawn care, tree work, hardscape
    • Pavers/cement, tree planting and removal, outdoor kitchens
    • Serves Staten Island and New Jersey
    Services Lawn CareLandscape DesignTree ServiceHardscaping
    Areas North ShoreMid-IslandSouth Shore
    Read the New Twins Landscaping profile Public information from newtwins.info, as of June 2026 — verify directly. · Last reviewed 2026-06
  9. 23 8.5/10

    23. Eagle Landscaping & Lawn Care — Best for Maintenance & Drainage

    Editorial pick

    A decade-plus property-maintenance company covering lawn care, hardscaping, drainage, and snow removal across the borough.

    Why it ranks here
    • States “over a decade” in business
    • Lawn maintenance, hardscaping, drainage, snow removal/salting
    • Staten Island-based
    Services Lawn CareLandscape DesignTree ServiceHardscapingSnow Removal
    Areas North ShoreMid-IslandSouth Shore
    Read the Eagle Landscaping & Lawn Care profile Public information from eaglandscaping.com, as of June 2026 — verify directly. · Last reviewed 2026-06
  10. 24 8.5/10

    24. Scottie's Tree Service — Best for Emergency Tree Removal

    Editorial pick

    A family-owned tree service of 18 years with OSHA certification and a certified arborist on staff, offering 24-hour emergency tree removal.

    Why it ranks here
    • States “18 years of experience”
    • “Licensed and Fully Insured; OSHA Certified”; certified arborist on staff
    • 24-hour emergency tree removal
    Services Tree Service
    Areas North ShoreMid-IslandSouth Shore
    Read the Scottie's Tree Service profile Public information from scottiestreeservice.net, as of June 2026 — verify directly. · Last reviewed 2026-06

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