Experienced Tree Services in Oakmont

We offer tree removal, tree trimming, stump grinding, emergency tree service, and tree debris hauling. You can view all of our services here.

A lot of our work involves mature canopy maintenance on historic-era properties, where 1900s-1940s homes sit on tightly spaced lots with original sycamores, silver maples, and oaks now well past midlife. That means careful pruning to protect slate roofs and cobblestone driveways, dead ash takedowns from emerald ash borer damage, and beech work where beech leaf disease has shown up in older yards. The hemlocks in Dark Hollow Woods and along Plum Creek also need ongoing care.

Yes. The historic-era streets in the borough's core have tight lot lines, cobblestone surfaces in places, and mature ornamental landscaping that has been carefully maintained for decades. That means careful staging, smaller equipment where it makes sense, and thoughtful rigging to protect garden beds and historic features. We coordinate with what each property allows and never bring more equipment than the job needs.

The Allegheny riverfront blocks sit on alluvial soils with shallow groundwater, and First Street Foundation flood modeling suggests the regulatory floodplain should expand to include more of the borough. Trees in those soils tend to be sycamores, silver maples, and cottonwoods that grow fast, drop limbs, and develop hollow trunks early. We see consistent demand for tree removal and storm cleanup in those bottoms.

The riverfront alluvial blocks have sycamore, silver maple, and some cottonwood. The terraced residential streets above are heavy with mature oaks (the borough was named for one), silver and Norway maples, honeylocust, and some American elm regenerative. Dark Hollow Woods and the ravines along Plum Creek hold eastern hemlock and beech, both currently dealing with pest and disease pressure.

Reach out by phone or send us a message with a quick description of your project and any photos that help. We will work through the details, gather what we need to scope the job, and put together a free written quote with honest pricing. Get a free quote here.