Safe & Reliable Tree Removal Services Across Long Island

Remove Unwanted Trees With Ease

Is there a damaged tree on your property that’s in danger of falling? Has a disease spread throughout a few of the trees in your yard? Are some of your trees growing too close to power lines? Do you plan on putting in a pool but you need to clear out a few trees to make some room? Whatever the case may be, if you need tree removal services on Long Island, you’ve come to the right place!

Competition Tree is a full-service tree removal company that has been improving safety and improving the aesthetic appeal of Nassau and Suffolk County landscapes for more than 20 years. Pitch pine, maple, eastern red cedar, American beech, holly, and more; our team of professionally trained technicians have experience removing trees of all shapes and sizes. We’ll perform a thorough assessment of the trees you want to have removed and will recommend the most effective removal method. Once you have approved our service estimate, we’ll get to work removing your unwanted trees. You can depend on the arborists at Competition Tree to remove your unwanted trees, safely, quickly, and effectively.   

Reasons For Tree Removal

Trees can be an asset, as they can provide shade and shelter, increase the value of your property, and aid in energy conservation. Unfortunately, however, there are times when trees can become a liability and have to be removed. If your trees are diseased, infested with pests, they’re growing too close to your house or are encroaching on a neighbor’s property, or they’re interfering with power lines, they may need to be removed. If you want to extend your home or business or install an outdoor feature, such as a swimming pool, a deck, or a patio and trees are in the way, removing them may be necessary.

Whatever the reason, you can count on Competition Tree to offer top-quality tree removal services for your home or business.

Long Island’s Expert Tree Removal Service

As a full-service tree company, Competition Tree has been giving local residents premium-quality tree care for more than 20 years, and tree removal is one of our specialties. Our professionally trained, highly experienced arborists are committed to providing safe, reliable, affordable, and worry-free removal for all types of trees. We make the tree removal process easy. We begin by examining the condition of your tree, as well as the site, to determine the best approach. We’ll present a service plan and price quote, and with your approval, we’ll begin removing your unwanted trees.

Our qualified tree removal specialists use the most advanced techniques, proven strategies, and state-of-the-art tools and technologies. They also follow the most stringent safety regulations and will take great care to protect your property. After the structure has been taken down, we’ll haul all parts of your tree away. Long Islanders trust us for their tree removal needs because they know that they’ll receive fast, effective, affordable, and worry-free results.

Why We’re The Right Choice

1.     Certified Arborists

Our certified arborists are professionally trained, highly knowledgeable, and extremely skilled. We use the most proven techniques and advanced equipment, and we always adhere to rigorous safety regulations.

2.       Two Decades of Experience

Competition Tree has more than 20 years of experience. We can remove trees of all shapes and sizes, and in all conditions. We’re the tree removal experts Long Islanders trust most.

3.   Commitment to Excellence

At Competition Tree, we are committed to guaranteeing the safety and satisfaction of our clients. For your assurance, we’re fully licensed and insured, and we always go the extra mile to exceed expectations.

How Much Does Tree Removal Cost on Long Island?

Tree removal on Long Island averages around $1,400, with most jobs falling between $500 and $2,300. The final price depends on the tree’s height, trunk diameter, what is underneath it and how easy it is for the crew to reach.

• Small trees (under 30 ft): typically $300 to $800
• Large trees (over 60 ft), especially near a house or power line: $1,500 to $3,000 or more
• Permit fees: usually $50 to $200, depending on your town or village
• Stump grinding: quoted as a separate line item

Every quote we give is all-in: takedown, cleanup and hauling are spelled out so there are no surprises. For a full breakdown, read our 2026 Long Island tree removal cost guide.

Do You Need a Permit to Remove a Tree?

Many Long Island towns and villages regulate tree removal, and the rules differ from one municipality to the next. Removing a protected tree without a required permit can lead to fines of up to $10,000, and some towns also require replanting or a Payment-In-Lieu fee of $150 to $500 when there is no room for a replacement tree.

We check the requirements for your address before any work begins. Learn more in our guides to tree removal permits in Brookhaven and permit rules across Nassau County towns.

Our Tree Removal Process

1. Free estimate. We look at the tree, the space around it and the safest way to bring it down, and usually give you a written estimate within one day.
2. Permit check. We confirm whether your town requires a permit before scheduling.
3. Safe takedown. Our crew removes the tree in controlled sections using climbing gear and aerial lift equipment, protecting your house, fences and landscaping.
4. Cleanup. Branches are chipped and wood is hauled away, unless you would like to keep the firewood or wood chips.
5. Stump grinding (optional). We can grind the stump the same day so the area is ready for lawn or planting. See stump grinding and removal.

When Should a Tree Be Removed?

• The tree is dead, dying or badly diseased
• It is leaning toward your home, driveway or a neighbor’s property
• Large limbs or the trunk were damaged in a storm
• Roots are damaging a foundation, sidewalk or septic system
• You need the space for a pool, addition or new landscaping

Not sure? Sometimes pruning or trimming can save a tree. We will give you an honest recommendation.

Emergency Tree Removal, 24/7

When a storm brings a tree down on your house, car or driveway, our support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 631-584-5575.

Tree Removal FAQs

Is stump grinding included?

Stump grinding is quoted separately so you can choose whether you need it. Most customers have it done at the same visit.

What happens to the wood?

We chip the branches and haul away the debris. If you would like free wood chips or firewood, just ask.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. Competition Tree is fully licensed and insured, with over 22 years of tree removal experience on Long Island.

Which areas do you serve?

We serve residential and commercial customers throughout Suffolk County and Nassau County from our office in St. James, NY.

Request Your Free Estimate

Tell us about your trees and we will usually get back to you with an estimate within one day. Prefer to talk? Call 631-584-5575.