Stein Tree Service

Your landscape is important to you, whether you are a homeowner or a business owner, so you want a professional tree service company you can trust to take care of your tree care needs. Stein Tree Service is the oldest independently owned tree care company in Delaware, and we work hard to ensure the best service possible to our Delaware and Pennsylvania neighbors. At Stein Tree Service, we are experienced in all aspects of tree care, and our certified arborists and specialists are passionate about the health of trees.

Jeff Stein founded Stein Tree Service in 1983 and is an ISA Certified Arborist, Certified Tree Risk Assessor & one of Delaware's most educated & experienced "tree" guys. Stein Tree Service was founded in 1983 by Jeff Stein with a single pick-up truck and chainsaw he purchased with money borrowed from his Grandmother. At the time, Jeff was a student at the University of Delaware, School of Horticulture. Jeff fondly remembers his first customer, Mrs. Ribblett; "She was the first person to write a check out to Stein Tree Service."

Construction around trees is traumatic and often causes severe and irreversible damage to tree roots and trunks. Stein Tree Service construction tree management service is designed to protect and preserve trees impacted by construction. Stein Tree Service's ISA Certified Arborists are extensively trained in the technical elements of construction site tree management and held to a continuing education requirement. Planning & Design - Our arborist determines the trees or shrubs to preserve or remove; consider regulations, zoning ordinances and tree characteristics; communicate with the architects, planners, developers, and engineers.

Proper fertilization & soil management is necessary to maintain healthy trees, shrubs & plants. Stein Tree Service has ASI Board Certified Arborists & Certified Horticulturalists on staff to make sure your landscape remains healthy and flourishes. Our services include fertilization, soil testing, pH adjustment, deep root fertilization, aeration and adding beneficial bacteria & root fungi (mycorrhizae). We offer fertilization and soil management services to residential, commercial & municipal customers.

At Stein Tree Service, our ISA Certified Arborists and tree removal crews are highly trained to work safely and efficiently in all tree removals. We provide a thorough clean-up of debris and strive to minimize the impact to surrounding vegetation. Tree removal is the most hazardous aspect of arboriculture. Often, our tree removal crew must remove trees growing in confined spaces near houses, utility lines and other sensitive areas. Tree removal requires considerable expertise to successfully perform this task without injury or damage to surrounding structures and plants.

Trees can enhance the natural beauty of your home and even increase its value; however, over time, certain trees may need professional tree removal services. This can involve different methods depending on the type of tree and property involved. Needless to say, tree removal is hazardous and requires expert precision and training. We provide a thorough clean-up of debris and strive to minimize or eliminate injury or damage to surrounding structures and plants. At Stein Tree Service, our ISA Board Certified Arborists and tree removal crews adhere to strict guidelines and industry safety standards for tree removal.

Stein Tree Service has been grinding tree stumps and removing tree stumps for homeowners, business owners and municipal customers in Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland since 1983. Our trained and experienced stump grinding and removal crews are skilled at the safe and sensible tree stump removal and stump grinding, using modern techniques and equipment. We also always leave your property in pristine condition. Once a tree has been cut down, or felled in a storm, the stump that is left behind can be an unattractive addition to an otherwise beautiful landscape.

Proper tree trimming and shrub pruning can enhance plant function and performance in the landscape as well as increase structural strength and lessen risk of failure. Stein Tree Service has been providing trimming and pruning services since 1983. Our ISA Certified Arborists are experienced at identifying areas of need and the proper technique required to trim and prune trees and shrubs to achieve the desired effect while maintaining plant health and safety. Trimming & pruning are two of the most valuable procedures an arborist performs, However, done incorrectly or at the wrong time, shrubs and trees can be damaged.

Stein Tree Service offers tree lightning protection systems that can minimize the risk of damage from a strike. Our tree lightning protection systems meet the ANSI (American National Standards Institute) A300 Standards, which were adopted by The Tree Care Industry Association. These systems use copper conductors connected to a ground rod to reduce tree damage and conduct the electrical charge to the earth where the energy is dispersed. Our systems have an excellent record of protecting trees and they reduce the risk of a side-flash to adjacent structures.

Your landscaping and grounds are often the first impression your company makes. Stein Tree Service has over 30 years of experience working with companies, property managers, schools, churches and organizations helping them enhance their brand and make a great first impression as well as minimize injury risk and improve overall safety. Stein's ISA Certified Arborists have the technical knowledge and years of experience to bring out the natural beauty of your property, manage insects & disease, bring properties up to modern conservation guidelines.

Stein Tree Service is committed to providing our customers with the highest level of tree care for their properties. Our staff has superior education and years of experience and can handle all of your needs. We always offer FREE consultations on any of your residential tree service needs and you can be confident that when you hire Stein Tree Service, you are receiving the very best service available from highly trained and experienced professionals. We have Certified Arborists, Certified Tree Risk Assessors, and a long history of crew and property safety.

Stein Tree Service has been in business for over 30 years, serving communities in Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland. We are dedicated to providing excellent plant and tree care services for the area's residents. When the trees and plant life are thriving, the whole landscape of a home or business looks great. In order to maintain that vitality, plant and tree care services should be part of regular maintenance each year. Stein's professionals advocate for residents and business owners to keep a watchful eye on their landscapes, looking for abnormalities, like yellowing leaves, mushroom growth on tree trunks, and thinning of crowns.

Stein Tree Service offers same day tree service and 24-hour emergency tree service to meet all of your tree service needs. Whether you are a homeowner or a business owner, when a tree falls on your property, a lot of damage can occur and you may be unable to wait days or weeks for action. Business owners lose income if a tree falls across a roadway, driveway or onto a structure, forcing the business to temporarily close its doors. Homeowners could face income loss if they are unable to get their cars out of the driveway, but more seriously, if the tree falls on a home and damages the structure, family members may have no place to stay safely until the tree is removed and repairs can begin.

The tree care industry has strict guidelines, educational and training requirements, certifications, and licensing exams in place to protect consumers and companies alike. However, some states have no licensure requirement for a company providing professional tree services. A certified arborist, such as those at Stein Tree Service, will ensure your trees are properly cared for in a safe, environmentally sound manner. An ISA certified arborist is a tree care professional who has taken the time and effort to acquire extended training and education and has passed the certification exam through the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).

Stein Tree Service's ISA Certified Arborists are Certified Tree Risk Assessors and experts at evaluating a trees structure and identifying areas of risk and developing a plan to resolve those risks that may include cabling and bracing. Cabling and bracing is a corrective measure taken when trees grow in such a manner that their physical structure can no longer support their own weight. This is particularly common in mature multi-trunked trees and trees with open canopies. Having a Certified Risk Assessor evaluate your trees in important since a failure of a large branch or trunk can result in property damage, personal injury, or the decline of a tree's health.