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SnowScapes
4.9(
84
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andy and his crew did quality work cutting down 40 pines trees , chipping , hauling away, and removing stumps. The crew was respectful and polite and worked all day threw making sure to give you a great end result. When the job was complete they made sure to take the time to walk threw the property making any changes or additional clean up complete to satisfy the customer."
Crane and Chipper
Ready to Cut Trees
Snow Fleet
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Mountain Tree Service LLC
5.0(
26
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"If youâ re looking for a the best tree removal in the Poconos, look no further- Mountain Tree is the best by far. Reliable, knowledgeable, professional and exceeded any expectations we had. Their commitment to getting the job done and the budget friendly pricing puts them in a class above the rest. Promptness, thoroughness, and offering superior customer service, you and your property are in great hands with Ryan and his team."
Response time3 days
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Mueller Tree Services LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Highly recommend Mueller tree service. Outstanding work done by Brandon and his very experienced crew. They took a very tall beech tree that was extremely close to my house and garage and systematically removed it in a very selective and controlled manner. Very nice low cut on the tree stump and excellent job site cleanup. Also took down two other trees and cleaned up branches hanging over my house. All at a very reasonable price. You won't be disappointed."
Response time1 day
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Cintron and Sons Landscaping LLC
4.9(
49
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He was supposed to return when the weather warmed to remove the stump. I called him and scheduled the day, he did not show up. Update: Bill apologized for forgetting our previous appointment, and completed the work on June 9th. I am pleased with the work the company did. More than that, I appreciate his honest explanation."
Response time6 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pan Tree Specialists LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our little kitty had been stuck in a tree for five days, the hero’s at Pan Tree Specialists saved his life. We are forever grateful and will definitely by using their services again to have the tree removed. Thank you!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Northeastern Roof Restoration
4.4(
23
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"he did a decent job, but the spindles were installed with nails and only one nail in each support, should have used deck screws ( two each for better support, nails will come loose after a couple years, had to redo spindles by adding decking screws on all spindles"
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Tree guy now
3.0(
4
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1944

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bushner's happened to be in our area doing work for a neighbor, so we contacted them for an estimate on removing a large tree for us. They contacted us very quickly with a price of $1000 to remove the tree and cut it into 'moveable' pieces. This price did not include stump grinding/removal, or removal of the wood (we had friends that took the wood once they were done). We had 3 other estimates, of which Bushner's was the least expensive. They are insured adequately as well, which was a huge bonus. We scheduled them for March 4, which they promptly arrived in the morning (around 8:30am). They were done at approx. 3:30pm. We live in a residential area, and luckily the lot next door to us is empty, allowing them drive on the yard and use the empty lot to drop the tree. We do have a new vinyl fence, which they suggested we have 2 sections of the fence removed (no posts). Our fence installer removed the 2 sections of fencing they requested. The process was prompt and quick! However, the pieces they left were not all 'movable'. There were some extremely large pieces, which required 2 men to move. Also, they removed a fence post (which they did not request prior). They put the fence post back in, but it was not installed correctly or deep enough, so now our fence installer needs to come back out and properly place it. Overall, the process was quick and painless, and I would hire them again. Our tree was very large, and required a lot of work to remove. Their price was the best by far!"
Large Hazardous Removal
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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FAQs for tree stump removal projects in Effort, PA

Always transport chainsaws with the engine off and chain brake engaged. Use the protective bar cover provided by the rental company to prevent accidental contact with the cutting chain. Position the chainsaw securely in your vehicle to prevent movement during transit, ideally in a truck bed or trunk rather than the passenger compartment. 

For gas models, ensure the fuel cap is tight and position the saw to minimize potential leakage. Keep the chainsaw away from passengers and other items that could be damaged.

Proper safety equipment is essential when operating any chainsaw. At minimum, you should have eye protection (safety glasses or a face shield), hearing protection (earplugs or earmuffs), cut-resistant gloves, chainsaw chaps or pants, and sturdy boots with good traction. 

Many rental facilities offer basic safety kits alongside chainsaw rentals. If you'll be using chainsaws regularly, investing in quality personal safety gear is advisable. Never operate a chainsaw without appropriate protective equipment, regardless of the job size.

While rental companies will rent chainsaws to beginners, inexperience significantly increases safety risks. If you've never used a chainsaw before, request a demonstration from the rental staff and thoroughly review the operator's manual before starting. Begin with smaller, more manageable cutting tasks to build comfort with the tool's operation. 

For significant cutting jobs, consider either taking a chainsaw safety course first or hiring professionals instead. The learning curve for safe chainsaw operation is steep, and caution is paramount.

If mechanical problems develop during your rental, immediately cease operation and contact the rental company. Most reputable rental businesses will either provide a replacement chainsaw or repair the equipment if the breakdown resulted from normal use rather than misuse. Document the issue with photographs when possible and maintain records of when you reported the problem. 

Having your rental agreement readily available when you call will expedite the resolution process. The rental company should adjust your rental period to account for any downtime.

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