Expert Tree Services in Kingston, NY
Professional Tree Services in Kingston, NY
When you drive through Kingston, it’s hard not to notice the trees. Towering oaks shade Uptown streets, sugar maples light up the Rondout in October, and mature landscape specimens frame the historic homes and estates that make this corner of Ulster County so distinctive. Those trees deserve care from people who understand them.
Hill Treekeepers is a team of ISA Certified Arborists serving Kingston and the surrounding Hudson Valley. We’re arborists first and tree cutters second, which means our first instinct is always to save a tree rather than remove it. Whether you own a home in Kingston, a weekend place along the river, or a larger property just outside the city, we’re here to help you take care of the trees that make it yours.
Why We Love Providing Tree Care in Kingston
Kingston is one of those places where tree people and tree lovers just keep finding each other. Our sales rep, Chad Turner, has lived in the area for 25 years and raised his family here, and he says the thing that stands out most is the conversations. From estate owners on sprawling country properties to homeowners with a couple of beloved shade trees, everyone wants to talk about their trees. We’re always happy to be part of those conversations.
What makes Kingston special isn’t just one neighborhood or landmark — it’s the mix of everything. Historic homes, rural properties, and wooded backdrops all come together in a way that keeps tree care interesting. You’re never working on the same type of property twice, and that’s part of what we enjoy most about serving this area.
Why choose Hill Treekeepers
ISA Certified Arborists
Fully Licensed and Insured
Preservation-Focused Approach
From a single problem tree to a whole property plan, we’re ready to help with pruning, treatments, and more.
Our Kingston Tree Services
Arborist Services & Consultations
Sometimes the best thing we can do is take a careful look and tell you what we see. Our arborist consultations cover hazardous tree assessments, pre-construction inspections, cabling and bracing evaluations, soil and root diagnostics, and long-term care recommendations. If you’ve got a tree you’re worried about, or you just want a professional set of eyes on your property, we’ll give you an honest, expert opinion with a clear path forward.
Pruning & Trimming
Proper pruning is one of the most valuable things you can do for a tree, and it’s also one of the easiest things to get wrong. Our team handles structural pruning on young and mature shade trees, ornamental pruning on specimens like Japanese maples, boxwoods, and hemlocks, and large-tree work that requires real skill and the right equipment. We prune to keep your trees healthy and beautiful, not just smaller.
Orchard Care
Whether you’ve got a few apple trees in the backyard or a full working orchard, we offer complete care to keep them productive and healthy. That includes dormant and growing-season pruning, spraying for common fungal diseases and insect pests, diagnostic visits when something doesn’t look right, and winter trunk protection against voles and mice. Orchards are a real Hudson Valley tradition, and we love helping our clients keep theirs going.
Insect Pest & Disease Treatment
Our Plant Health Care program addresses the pests and diseases that threaten Hudson Valley trees, from spongy moth and emerald ash borer to anthracnose, leaf spots, and beech leaf disease. We use targeted sprays and trunk injections as part of an integrated pest management approach, which means we treat only when treatment is warranted, and always with the long-term health of your trees and landscape in mind.
Tree Removal
We’d always rather save a tree than cut one down, but sometimes removal is the right call. When a tree is dead, dangerously compromised, or causing problems we can’t solve any other way, we take it down safely and cleanly. Our team handles difficult and hazardous removals, crane-assisted work on tight properties, and 24/7 emergency response after storms.
Stump Grinding
Once a tree comes down, the stump is usually the last thing anyone wants to look at. We grind stumps below grade so you can replant, reseed, or just reclaim the space. It’s a straightforward service, but we do it thoroughly and clean up after ourselves, which seems to be rarer than it should be.
Did You Know?
Kingston has been designated a Tree City USA community for more than 25 years and has a seven-member Tree Commission that oversees public tree care. If a tree sits between the street and the sidewalk in front of your house, it’s most likely a city tree, and the fine for unauthorized removal was raised to $1,250 in 2024. When in doubt, give us a call before any work begins near the curb.
About Kingston, NY
Kingston holds the distinction of being New York’s first state capital, and the history is still everywhere you look. The Uptown Stockade District features Dutch stone houses that survived the British burning of the city in 1777, while the Rondout waterfront has been reborn as a walkable stretch of galleries, restaurants, and small museums. Some of our favorite places to visit in Kingston include:
We’d love to help you care for the trees that make your Kingston property special.
Why Choose Hill Treekeepers?
Local Knowledge That Matters
We’ve been working in the Hudson Valley for more than 30 years, and we know what thrives here, what struggles, and which pests and diseases show up in which seasons. That local experience shapes every recommendation we make.
We’d Rather Save Your Tree Than Remove It
Most tree companies default to removal because it’s faster and easier. We take the time to explore whether your tree can be saved first — because a healthy, mature tree is worth saving.
We Leave Your Property Better Than We Found It
You can count on us for complete debris cleanup, raking, and hauling it all away. We treat your yard with the same care we’d want on our own property — no sawdust piles, no ruts, no surprises when we’re done.
In It for the Long Haul
Trees are a long-term investment, and we approach them that way. Many of our clients have worked with us for years because we’re as invested in the health of their trees five years from now as we are today.
Trusted & Recommended by Kingston, NY, Residents
Don’t just take our word for it. See what your Hudson Valley neighbors are saying about working with Hill Treekeepers.
Questions about a tree on your property? Give us a call, we’re happy to talk.
What To Expect When You Hire Hill Treekeepers
When you call Hill Treekeepers, you’ll work with arborists and office staff who know the Hudson Valley, know the trees that grow here, and know how to communicate clearly about what we’re doing and why. Our process looks like this:
- A Certified Arborist walks your property, diagnoses the problem, and explains your options
- You receive a clear, written estimate with no pressure and no surprises
- Our team shows up on schedule, in branded trucks, with the right equipment for the job
- We complete the work safely, thoroughly clean up the site, and follow up to make sure you’re happy
- We stand behind every job we do, no fine print and no runaround
