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Tree Service in Watertown, NY:

Professionally Serving Jefferson County

Safe. Efficient. Reliable.

Tree removal, tree care, and stump grinding in Watertown and across Jefferson County, NY, led by an ISA-Certified Arborist.

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ISA Certified Arborist NY-378300A

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Licensed and Fully Insured

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Free Estimates

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Quick Emergency Response

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ISA Certified Arborist NY-378300A - Licensed and Fully Insured - Free Estimates - Quick Emergency Response -

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ISA Certified Arborist Serving Watertown and Jefferson County, NY

Greg Covell is an ISA Certified Arborist, which means he's held to a higher standard by the International Society of Arboriculture, the organization he represents, to provide expert care for your trees.

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Care that fits the tree for the long run.

We explain what's best for your tree's long-term health, not just what's quickest today.

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Pruning done the right way.

We prune to ANSI A300 standards to preserve the natural look of your trees while meeting your goals.

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Honest recommendations.

If a tree can be saved, we'll say so. If it needs to come down, we'll show you why.

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Always learning.

Certified arborists earn continuing education credits through in-person and online training, so our methods stay current.

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Greg Covell, ISA Certified Arborist, Owner

Covell Tree Service was founded in 2020 in New Hampshire, near the White Mountains (that's where the mountains in our logo come from). My career as a journeyman lineman taught me the value of safe work practices, producing meaningful results, and taking care of the men and women who make it possible.

In 2022, I made the leap back to my hometown in New York and brought the same values that drove Covell Tree Service's success. Since moving home, I've been proud to call myself an IBEW 1249 journeyman lineman and an ISA Certified Arborist, while spending most of my time dedicated to our amazing employees and customers, who have continued to trust and support us for the past four years.

We have plenty of room to grow and improve, and we're excited to embrace this journey in the North Country.

Our Services

Tree Removal, Tree Care, and Stump Grinding in Jefferson County, NY

From a single stubborn stump to a big removal over the house, we handle the whole job safely and leave your property clean. Every job starts with a free estimate and an honest conversation about what's best for your trees, your budget, and your property.

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Tree Removal

From felling trees at ground level to climbing and roping down every piece, our team is experienced and well-trained for any removal, including trees hanging over houses and garages. Our 60-foot bucket truck makes most removals safer and faster, and when a bucket can't reach, our climbers can.

Low-impact equipment: We use ground mats under our trucks and lightweight equipment to keep your lawn and landscaping protected.

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Tree Care

Healthy trees need more than a trim. Our ISA Certified Arborist also provides tree care to help your trees stay strong for the long run.

  • Cable installation to add support to weak or split-prone limbs.

  • Treatment plans for sick trees. We look at what's wrong and recommend a plan to help your tree recover.

  • Tree planting to replace what came down with something that will thrive on your property.

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Tree Trimming

Our ISA Certified Arborist provides tree trimming and pruning to ANSI A300 standards, preserving your trees' natural look while meeting your goals. Winter is often the best time to prune, so ask us about scheduling.

Why we climb spike-less when pruning. Trunk wood and branch wood are different, and pruning cuts should never cut into the trunk wood. Climbing spikes put hundreds of small holes in the trunk, so on pruning jobs we climb without them.

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Stump Grinding

Thorough, no-shortcut stump grinding. If you're paying for it, we want to take care of everything. That means chasing out roots, leveling the mound around the stump, and grinding deep enough (about 8 inches below grade) for you to take back your property. Our tracked grinder is narrow enough to fit through most gates and into tight backyards where tow-behind grinders can't go.

We offer two options: we grind the stump and leave the chips to save you money, or we do a complete restoration, haul in topsoil, rake everything level, and apply grass seed.

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Storm Cleanup and Emergency Removal

Quick response to emergencies. Storm damage doesn't wait for business hours, and neither do we. Call or text Greg anytime, and we'll come out after hours for emergencies. We handle emergency tree removal and storm cleanup.

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Winter Services (December to March)

When tree work slows, we switch gears to firewood, rough-cut lumber from our mobile sawmill, and emergency plowing.

Need plowing in a hurry? Call or text for immediate service. We plow on demand.

Free Estimates and Consultations

Every estimate is free and comes with honest advice. We'll walk the property with you, explain your options, and give you a price that fits your budget. Quick to schedule, easy to reach, and we usually reply within 24 hours.

"The mark of a good arborist is...no mark at all."

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Tree Service Across Jefferson County, NY

Covell Tree Service is based in Watertown and serves homeowners, businesses, and municipalities throughout Jefferson County.

For larger jobs, we'll travel up to an hour.

Towns we serve: Watertown, Cape Vincent, Clayton, Carthage, Wellesley Island, Point Peninsula, Sackets Harbor, Dexter, Chaumont, Adams, Brownville, Henderson, Alexandria Bay, Fort Drum area, and more.

Residential, commercial, and municipal clients welcome.

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Residential neighborhood street with well-maintained lawns, sidewalks, colorful houses, and grass replacing where the stump was.

Safe. Efficient. Reliable.

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Our Equipment

60-foot bucket truck

Safer and more efficient removals and pruning, with high reach for big trees.

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Tracked stump grinder (narrow)

Fits through most gates and tight backyards. No more "we couldn't get the grinder to the stump."

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Mini & Large skid steer

Our mini skid steer: Squeezes through small gates and works around landscaping, so nothing has to be taken apart or removed. Less lawn damage.

Our large skid steer: Moves logs, brush, and topsoil quickly on bigger jobs.

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15-inch chipper and large-capacity chip truck

Handles big brush loads fast. Want the chips? We can leave them on site.

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Dump trailers and pickups

Complete cleanup; all materials are hauled away.

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Ground protection mats

Protect lawns, driveways, and septic areas from heavy equipment.

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Our climbers

Professional climbers take on trees a bucket truck can't reach.

Bucket truck or climbing? Both. Whatever your tree needs, we have a safe way to do it.

Safety first: every crew member wears full PPE on every job.

Pruning projects, removals in progress, and stumps ground and restored.

Real jobs, real yards.

What Jefferson County Customers Say About Covell Tree Service

  • "Highly recommend for the speed, cost and communication."

    - Jared Haver

  • "Great service! Showed up when expected, completed the job and paid a fair price! 100% recommend!!"

    - Krystal Rockefeller

  • "Price was reasonable and very satisfied with job well done."

    - Linda Thomas

  • "Responsive with scheduling, prompt, and flexible with my work schedule too.Crew came out today and took care of trees over my roof and a huge dead tree. They are reliable, fast, safe, and fair- took all the trees that came down away quick too! I plan to hire them again next year- highly recommend."

    - Meagan Cano

  • "Would recommend to friends and family. I have used other tree services in the past and Greg is the first that I would recommend. Scheduling was a bit tricky, but once committed, they showed up on time, did a great job without leaving a mess, and the job was not one that could have safely been completed be an amateur, as some of the trees overhung a power line on one side, and cable on the other side. For the tree near the house, it was trimmed back with an eye toward the health of the tree, and the window and power meter below were shielded in the event of a falling branch going astray. No reservation awarding 5 out of 5 stars."

    - Will Dixon

  • "Amazing job. Best prices in town! Very professional!"

    - Eric Perez

  • "The only tree company I would use family run excellent service."

    - Don Gearing

  • "Great job guys! For a tree of this size your experience showed. I’ve already shared your contact info with a few of my neighbors."

    - Adrian Brown