Tree Removal
Dead, split, leaning or simply too close to the house. We take trees down in sections when there is no room to drop them, and haul the wood out with us.
Trusted Tree Care & Removal in Geneseo, NY
Tree removal, trimming, stump grinding and 24-hour storm response for Geneseo, Livonia, Avon and the surrounding Livingston County towns. Free on-site estimates, written prices, and a crew that cleans up before it leaves.
- Open 24 Hours
- Free Estimates
- Fully Insured
- Locally Owned
Our Services
Dependable solutions for every tree on the property
Four things we do, and do properly. If you are not sure which one your situation needs, that is exactly what the free estimate visit is for.
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Deadwood out, weight off heavy limbs, clearance from roofs and lines. Proper cuts at the collar so the wound closes instead of rotting.
Stump Grinding & Removal
Ground out below grade so you can topsoil and seed straight over it. Surface roots chased out too if you want the lawn properly back.
Emergency Tree Service
Trees on roofs, across driveways, or hung up and unstable after a storm. We answer around the clock and work life-safety jobs first.
24/7
Storm and emergency calls answered
Who We Are
Local crews who know Livingston County trees
Galbraith Tree & Shrub works out of Geneseo, and almost everything we take on is within a short drive of it. That matters more than it sounds. We know which streets lost ash to borer, which lots hold water and rot roots from underneath, and how hard the wind comes off Conesus Lake in a February storm.
We are not the biggest outfit in the county and we are not trying to be. What you get is a crew that turns up when it says it will, prices the job before starting it, and leaves the site cleaner than the last company did.
Why Choose Us
Straightforward work, done the way we said we would
Most of our work comes from people who used us once, or from a neighbour who watched us take a tree down two doors along. That only happens if the basics are right every time.
A price before we start
You get a written figure after we have walked the property, not a number over the phone that changes once the saws are out. If the job turns out to be different than it looked, we stop and talk to you first.
We actually answer
Our listing says open 24 hours and it means it. Storm damage does not keep office hours, and a tree resting on a roof at 11pm is not a next-week problem.
The site gets cleaned
Brush chipped, wood hauled, ruts raked out. The most common complaint about tree companies in this county is what they leave behind, so it is the part we are most careful about.
Reviews
What people in Geneseo actually say
6 months ago
Fantastic tree trimming service! They shaped the trees beautifully and improved the health of our yard. The team was respectful, knowledgeable, and left everything spotless. Very happy with the results.
6 months ago
Very professional and reliable tree care service. The team handled emergency tree removal after a storm and did an amazing job. If you're searching for tree cutting, tree pruning, or emergency tree service near me, I strongly recommend this local company.
6 months ago
Needed emergency tree service after a storm, and they responded fast. The crew was skilled, well-equipped, and handled the situation safely. Excellent service and peace of mind.
6 months ago
Excellent tree cutting and landscaping service. The crew worked efficiently and made sure everything was cleaned up before leaving. Galbraith Tree & Shrub is definitely our go-to tree company from now on.
7 months ago
Reliable and honest tree service company. Quick response and great communication. The job was completed on time. Very satisfied with the service. Highly recommended.
Local Guide
Called them, they came out, gave it a look, gave a fair price, did great work. They showed up just when they said they would (and it was HOT that day). I had a stump that I forgot to mention to them, so on the spot they said they would take care of it, and another stump which was close by. They didn't charge me for the stumps. Good equipment, knew what they were doing, and I will for sure call them again.
Every review above is from our Google Business Profile, shown word for word.
Service Area
Working across Geneseo and Livingston County
We know these towns because we are in them every week. Different soils, different canopy ages, and very different wind exposure once you get near the lake.
Geneseo
Village streets, campus-area properties and the older maples along Main.
Livonia
Lakeside lots and mature hardwoods above Conesus Lake.
Avon
Farm edges, roadside clearing and large open-lot removals.
Lakeville
Tight shoreline access where sectional dismantling is the only option.
Conesus
Storm-exposed properties on the west side of the lake.
Mount Morris
Steep ground and valley lots near Letchworth.
Leicester
Rural acreage, brush clearing and line clearance.
Binghamton
Scheduled removal and trimming work on planned trips.
Not sure you are in range? Call (585) 634-3800 and ask. If we cannot get to you, we will usually know who can.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
The things people ask before they book. If yours is not here, call and ask, we would rather answer it than have you guess.
It depends on the tree, and any company quoting a price without seeing it is guessing. Size and species matter, but so does what is underneath: a tall ash in an open field is straightforward, while the same tree leaning over a roof, a driveway or a power line needs rigging and takes far longer. We come out, look at the job, and give you a written price before anything starts. That visit is free.
Yes. Our Google listing shows us open 24 hours because storm work does not wait for business hours. If a tree is down on your house, across your driveway, or hung up and unstable, call (585) 634-3800 whenever it happens. During big storms we work through life-safety jobs first, meaning anything touching a structure or a line.
Most residential stumps are ground out in under two hours. Older maples and oaks with wide surface root systems take longer, and if you want the roots chased out as well that adds time. We grind below grade so you can topsoil and seed straight over it. Multiple stumps on one property are usually cheaper done in a single visit.
Late winter, roughly late January through early March, is ideal for most hardwoods. The tree is dormant, disease pressure is low, and with the leaves off we can actually read the branch structure. Deadwood and light clearance work can be done any time. We avoid heavy pruning in autumn, since it can push new growth that will not harden off before the first hard frost.
Geneseo and the surrounding Livingston County towns, including Livonia, Avon, Lakeville, Conesus, Mount Morris and Leicester, plus work in the Binghamton area. If you are not sure whether you are in range, call and ask. It is a short conversation.
Yes, and you should ask every company you call. If an uninsured crew damages your fence or your neighbour's property, or someone is hurt on your land, that can land on you or your homeowner's policy. We will send proof of insurance before work begins without being chased for it.
Get In Touch
Tell us what the tree is doing, and we will tell you what it needs
Estimates are free and there is no obligation attached to them. We will walk the property with you, explain what we see, and put a written price in your hand. If it can wait a season, we will say so.