The Bronx is home to everything from tight residential streets to sprawling parks. Whether you need a tree removed from a backyard, a commercial lot, or a city sidewalk, Dragonetti has the experience and equipment to get the job done right. With over 40 years of expertise in urban tree removal, we know how to navigate tight spaces and city regulations in the Bronx, including Fordham, Kingsbridge, Riverdale, Wakefield, City Island and more.
In city landscapes, tree pruning and trimming take center stage. While untouched in the wild, city trees require ongoing maintenance, whether for regulatory compliance or to showcase properties in their best light.
Just like humans and animals, trees are living entities that breathe and grow. They thrive with proper care, and regular trimming from our experienced arborists helps them maintain a healthy height and promotes growth.
Trees can add character to a property, but when they get too big, hard to manage, or start causing problems, it’s time to take them down. At Dragonetti, we’ve been handling tree removal for homeowners and businesses in the Bronx for over 40 years.
Our team is fully licensed and insured, so you can trust that the job will be done safely and with as little disruption as possible. Whether it’s a tree in a small backyard or a large commercial lot, we make the process easy, clearing space, reducing maintenance headaches, and leaving your property better than before.
Besides removal, Dragonetti Tree Removal does it all, with the added efficiency of stump removal services to complete your landscaping needs. Our team is highly experienced in stump grinding and uses only advanced rigging and extraction equipment to take out any stump or roots, regardless of size.
If you’re in the Bronx and require professional tree services for residential or commercial property, look no more than the professional arborists at Dragonetti Tree Removal.
As a family-run company, we remain committed to getting the job done right, bringing precision with hard work dedication to our work in removal and pruning services.
We provide 24/7 emergency tree removal throughout the Bronx for homeowners and property managers facing storm damage. We are experienced with the Bronx’s varied terrain and neighborhoods, and our crew handles the entire process, including cutting the fallen wood and hauling away all debris. If you have a tree emergency that needs immediate attention, we are available to help at any hour of the day or night.
We provide services throughout The Bronx, including Fordham, Kingsbridge, Riverdale, Wakefield, City Island and more.
Every tree removal starts with a free, in-person estimate, where our certified arborists evaluate your tree’s size, location, and what’s needed for removal. We charge a flat $500 arborist fee for all removals, covering this initial consultation and thorough assessment.
From there, we’ll provide a detailed final quote based on what kind of services you need, how big the tree is, where it’s located, and the difficulty level of the removal. All our prices are quoted by professional arborists.
Yes, Bronx tree removal often requires a permit. We offer a full permitting services for $250, which includes:
While we ensure everything is submitted correctly, final approval is up to the City. Factors such as the tree’s location, condition, and local regulations may influence the decision.
Yes, in many cases, a permit is required to remove a tree in the Bronx even if its on your own property. If a tree is 50 feet away from city property, or within certain regulated areas you need a permit.
At Dragonetti, we offer full tree permitting services for you for a flat fee of $250, including paperwork, submission, and follow-ups with the city. While we ensure everything is properly filed, final approval depends on the city and factors like the tree’s location, health, and any local preservation rules.
If a permit is required, we’ll guide you through the process and keep you updated every step of the way.
Timing does depend on a few factors. After your free estimate, smaller tree removals usually take just a few hours, while larger or more complicated jobs might require a full day or longer.
If your tree needs a permit, city approval times can vary. As soon as we get the green light, we’ll schedule your tree removal right away.
Yes. Tree roots can push against retaining walls or weaken slopes, especially after heavy rainfall. This pressure builds slowly and isn’t always obvious until cracks appear or soil starts to move. Removing the tree can relieve that pressure and help preserve the structure of your yard.
Many Bronx trees are decades old and grew in conditions very different from today. Internal decay isn’t always visible from the outside, which is why trees sometimes fail without warning. We look for subtle signs homeowners often miss.
Yes. Much of Riverdale is part of the Special Natural Area District (SNAD). This means there are extra layers of protection for mature trees and the natural topography. We are familiar with these specific Bronx zoning requirements and can help ensure your removal is compliant with NYC Parks and Department of Buildings regulations.
Definitely. We specialize in “low-impact” removal for narrow Bronx lots. If we can’t get a bucket truck into your backyard, our climbers use professional rigging techniques to dismantle the tree piece by piece, ensuring no damage to your home, your neighbor’s fence, or nearby power lines.