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Almstead Tree, Shrub & Lawn Care

Updated 2026-07-20 · 1,492 reviewed · 141 listed · Scored from 84 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(84) 77 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Arborist & Tree Health ServicesTree RemovalLand & Lot ClearingTree Trimming & PruningStump Grinding & RemovalEmergency & Storm Damage Tree ServiceTree Planting & Transplanting
Almstead Tree, Shrub & Lawn Care
Services
Arborist & Tree Health Services, Tree Removal, Land & Lot Clearing
Reviews
84

What recent reviews say

Almstead earns trust through certified arborists who assess each job carefully and crews that execute with precision. Staff like Melissa Cardany and longtime foreman Raul stand out for responsiveness, professionalism, and leaving properties cleaner than they found them.

Praised for
  • certified expertise and professionalism
  • skilled crew and named technicians
  • responsive communication and follow-up
  • clean work and meticulous cleanup
  • fair pricing
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Best for: homeowners seeking ongoing tree health monitoring and complex removals near power lines or structures

Strengths

  • ISA certified arborists with deep local expertise
  • long-tenured crew (foreman Raul 35+ years)
  • personal oversight by owner Ken Almstead
  • comprehensive health and preventive services

Worth knowing

  • Foreman Raul with 35 years tenure
  • Melissa Cardany handles account continuity and follow-up
  • Fred Hoffmann, Certified Arborist
  • Oscar Winfrey, Certified Arborist
  • Jillian Ayash provides attentive coordination
  • ISA Certified Arborist #NY-0335
  • Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) certified
  • Mauget tree injection certified

What reviews say by service

Tree Removal
Crews execute large removals efficiently with zero debris left; complex jobs near power lines or in tight spaces handled with precision.
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Consistent professionalism and timeliness over multi-year engagements; health-focused pruning recommendations included with assessments.
Arborist & Tree Health Services
Certified arborists conduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing monitoring; health recovery work praised (euonymus restoration, tree preservation during renovations).
Stump Grinding & Removal
Stumps removed as part of whole-tree projects with same attention to cleanup and site restoration.
Emergency & Storm Damage Tree Service
Skilled removal of dead and dangerous trees in confined or hazardous settings (near power lines, tight yards); proactive risk mitigation.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Offered as part of broader tree health strategy; less detailed review coverage.

How it compares

  • Rated 4 against a 4.73 average across the 48 arborist & tree health services businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 92% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 43
Review volume 84
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How quickly can Almstead respond to a job?
Crews often arrive early and complete jobs same-day. One reviewer had a proposal delivered within a day of the arborist's site visit.
Does the owner get involved in large projects?
Yes. Ken Almstead personally assesses complex jobs and coordinates with town/utility companies as needed.
Will my property be cleaned up?
Reviewers consistently report zero debris, sawdust, or mess left behind, often cleaner than before work started.
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Last updated 2026-07-20