Tree Service in Latham, NY

Tree Care in Latham, NY — Mature Trees in Suburban Neighborhoods

Latham is a classic mid-century suburb, and the trees that defined its neighborhoods decades ago have reached the end of their manageable lifespan on many properties. The silver maple planted in 1968 to shade a new ranch home is now a 70-foot tree with a trunk over two feet across, overhanging the roof, dropping limbs each winter, and heaving the driveway with its surface roots. This is the most common tree situation we encounter in Latham.

Along Shaker Road and the Route 9 corridor, commercial and residential properties alike are dealing with mature tree canopy that was never trimmed and is now encroaching on structures, signs, and utility lines. Regular maintenance trimming is much cheaper than emergency removal after a storm — and in Latham, storm damage calls spike every time a nor'easter or severe thunderstorm passes through.

Properties near Albany International Airport along Wolf Road and Sand Creek Road deal with the added factor of FAA height restrictions and the need for permits in some cases. We're familiar with the local requirements and can help guide you through the process if your tree work is in a regulated zone.

Common Tree Problems in Latham

• Trees over structures — Latham's post-war housing stock was built with small setbacks, and the trees planted in those years have grown far beyond what was expected. Limbs and entire trunks overhanging roofs are the most urgent risk we address in this area.
• Surface root damage — Silver maples in particular produce aggressive surface roots that crack driveways, heave sidewalks, and invade sewer lines. Removal and stump grinding are often the only permanent solution.
• Ash tree die-off — Emerald ash borer has worked its way through Albany County, and Latham has lost significant numbers of ash trees in recent years. Dead ash is hazardous and should be removed promptly.
• Winter storm aftermath — Latham gets its share of ice storms, and the weakly-attached limbs of aging silver maples and Norway maples come down regularly. Our matched crews respond to emergency calls quickly throughout the area.

Services We Provide in Latham

Areas We Serve in Latham

We serve all of Latham including the Route 9 corridor, Latham Circle area, Shaker Road, Troy-Schenectady Road, Sand Creek Road, Wolf Road, and surrounding streets throughout the hamlet. As part of the Town of Colonie, Latham is centrally located and one of our most frequently served areas.