Tree Care in Pelham, NY

If you're looking at a mature tree in your Pelham yard, you're likely looking at a decision made nearly a century ago. Many of our homes were built in the late 1930s, and builders often chose trees for quick growth, not longevity. That's why we see so many silver maples and Norway maples here. Their aggressive roots can damage foundations and sidewalks, and their weak wood is prone to splitting in our storms. You can't see decay from the outside, and by the time a cavity is visible, the structural problem has been developing for years. A professional assessment starts with simple tools, like sounding the trunk with a mallet to listen for the hollow thud of rot versus the solid ring of healthy wood.