Buffalo & Erie County Tree Care
Tree Services in Buffalo, NY
JensenStar Tree Company handles residential and commercial tree work across Buffalo and Erie County, from one overgrown maple to a hazardous removal over a roofline.
Every job starts with a free on-site look at the tree, the property around it, and what you want the finished yard to look like.
Our Services
Tree Services for Buffalo Homes and Businesses
Tree Removal
When a tree needs to be removed because of its condition, location, or property plans, we plan the work around the tree and the property around it.
Explore Tree Removal Services
Tree Trimming
Trimming addresses selected branches and unwanted growth to help maintain the tree’s structure and keep branches away from your property.
Explore Tree Trimming Services
Tree Pruning
Pruning selectively removes branches based on the tree’s condition, structure, and site needs, addressing damaged, crowded, or poorly placed growth.
Explore Tree Pruning Services
Stump Grinding
Stump grinding reduces a remaining stump below the surrounding ground level when complete excavation is not necessary.
View Stump Grinding Options
Stump Removal
Stump removal excavates the stump and appropriate root material, giving you a more complete option when the area is needed for improvements.
View Stump Removal Options
Tree Care Services
Ongoing tree care for Buffalo properties: inspections, pruning, trimming, storm-related work, removal, stump services, and cleanup.
Explore Tree Care Services
Emergency Tree Service
When a fallen tree, broken limb, or storm damage affects your property, we assess the situation and determine the appropriate response.
Get Emergency Tree ServiceWhich Service Do You Need?
Matching the Work to What You’re Seeing
| What you’re seeing | Service that usually fits |
|---|---|
| Branches rubbing the roof, blocking light, or hanging over the driveway | Tree Trimming |
| Dead, crossing, or weakly attached limbs inside the canopy | Tree Pruning |
| A tree that is dead, badly decayed, leaning toward a structure, or in the way of a project | Tree Removal |
| A leftover stump you want ground down so you can seed, sod, or mulch | Stump Grinding |
| A stump and major roots that need to come out for a patio, fence, or new planting | Stump Removal |
| Trees that look thin, stressed, or unusual and you want them checked | Tree Care Services |
| A tree or large limb down on a house, vehicle, driveway, or line after a storm | Emergency Tree Service |
These are starting points, not diagnoses. A tree that looks like a trimming job can have hidden decay that changes the answer, which is why we look at it in person before we quote.
Tree Trimming vs. Tree Pruning
Trimming is mostly about clearance and shape: cutting back growth that crowds the house, the lawn, sightlines, or wires.
Pruning is more selective and aimed at the tree’s structure and health, removing deadwood, crossing branches, and weak attachments so the canopy handles wind, snow, and ice better. Many visits include some of both.
Stump Grinding vs. Stump Removal
Grinding chips the stump down below the surrounding soil so you can seed, sod, or mulch over it, and leaves the roots to break down in the ground.
Stump removal digs out the stump and larger roots, then backfills the hole. It makes more sense when you plan to build, pave, or plant in the same spot.
How We Work
How Every Job Runs, From Estimate to Cleanup
-
Free On-Site Estimate
We walk the property with you and look at the tree’s condition, its lean, access, and anything nearby it could hit. You get a written quote with the scope of work spelled out.
-
Permits and Site Prep
If the work needs a municipal permit or HOA sign-off, we handle the paperwork. Before a saw starts, the crew marks the drop zone and positions equipment to protect the lawn and structures.
-
The Work
Depending on the tree and the space, that means climbing, a bucket truck, sectional rigging, or crane-assisted lifting to bring wood down in controlled pieces.
-
Cleanup and Walkthrough
Branches are chipped, wood is hauled away, and hard surfaces are blown clean. We walk the site with you before we pack up.
Why JensenStar
Why Buffalo Property Owners Call Us
Tree work carries real risk to people and property. Our crew brings the training, insurance, and equipment to do it safely, and we explain what a tree needs in plain terms before any work is booked.
- ISA Certified Arborists
- General Liability + Workers’ Compensation insurance
- OSHA 10 safety-trained crew
- Free on-site estimates
- Permits and HOA paperwork handled
- 24/7 emergency storm response
Service Area
Tree Services Across Buffalo and Erie County
- Buffalo
- Amherst
- Williamsville
- Cheektowaga
- Tonawanda
- Kenmore
- West Seneca
- Lackawanna
- Hamburg
- Orchard Park
- Lancaster
- Depew
- Grand Island
- North Tonawanda
- East Aurora
Not sure if we cover your street? Call (716) 703-5666 or contact us.
Tree Service FAQ
Questions About Our Tree Services
Still have a question about your property? Call (716) 703-5666 and talk to our team.
It comes down to the tree’s structure and health, not just how it looks from the ground. We check for decay, cracks, root problems, dead sections, and how close the tree sits to your house, garage, or lines.
If the tree is structurally sound, trimming or pruning is usually the better choice. If it is dead, badly decayed, or leaning toward something it could damage, removal is often the safer option. Either way, we’ll tell you what we recommend and why.
Stump grinding chips the stump down below ground level and leaves the roots to break down naturally, which works well if you want to seed, sod, or mulch over the spot.
Stump removal digs out the stump and larger roots and backfills the hole. It is the better fit when you plan to build, pave, or plant in the same area.
Yes. If a tree or large limb comes down on a house, vehicle, driveway, or near lines, call (716) 703-5666. If anything is touching a power line, stay back and contact your utility first. See Emergency Tree Service for what to do while you wait.
Yes. Along with homeowners, we work on commercial properties across Buffalo and Erie County, including removals, trimming and clearance work, stump services, and storm cleanup.
Yes. We come out, look at the trees and the site, and give you a written quote with no obligation. Pricing depends on the tree’s size and condition, access, what is nearby, and how much cleanup the job involves, which is why we don’t quote tree work sight unseen.
Yes. Cleanup is part of the job, not an add-on. Branches are chipped, the wood is hauled away, and driveways, walks, and patios are blown clean before the crew leaves.
Request an Estimate
Get a Free Estimate for Your Trees
Tell us what’s going on with your trees and we’ll set up a time to look at them in person. No pressure and no obligation.