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Rise Above Tree Care specializes in technical climbing-based tree removals that other contractors cannot handle. With 13 years of professional climbing experience and an ISA Certified Arborist on staff, we safely manage hazard trees near homes, driveways, or in areas with limited equipment access. Our focus on reliability, safety, and communication means we show up when promised and always return calls. This high-skill approach is essential for Pike County properties where bucket trucks can't reach and professional standards matter most.

We provide residential and emergency tree services within a one-hour radius of Shohola, PA. Our main service areas include Milford, Shohola, Greeley, Dingmans Ferry, Hawley, Lackawaxen, Honesdale, and the Lake Wallenpaupack region. This local focus ensures fast response times for urgent tree removals, storm damage cleanups, and property safety concerns in Pike County and nearby neighborhoods.

Yes. Keith Still, ISA Certified Arborist (#NY5292-AU), is part of our team and provides expert tree assessments. This certification means you receive professional advice on tree health, hazard evaluations, and proper pruning that protects both your property and investment. Having a certified arborist is a critical trust signal that separates us from uncertified “tree cutters” and supports insurance documentation for hazard removals.

Absolutely. Our climbing-first expertise allows us to safely dismantle trees in areas where heavy equipment or bucket trucks can't reach, such as wooded backyards, close to structures, or along tight property lines. This precision minimizes risk to your home, landscaping, and driveway. We use advanced rigging and experienced climbing techniques to complete complex removals with minimal property impact.

Our standard approach processes wood material under 8 inches on-site using our 12-inch chipper, turning debris into wood chips that you can keep to enrich your soil and save on hauling costs. For larger material or full debris removal, we offer premium hauling services. This method preserves equipment, reduces environmental impact, and saves you money compared to traditional removal options.

Yes, we provide specialized driveway resurfacing throughout Shohola, Milford, and Pike County. Our process cuts potholes directly out of your existing gravel, reclaims and repacks the material to restore your driveway to a like-new condition—without the added expense of bringing in new gravel. This is a cost-effective, high-value service ideal for rural and residential properties.

We maintain 24-hour winter operations and rapid response for storm damage, hazard tree removals, snow plowing, salting, and anti-skid application. Our team is ready to restore access and secure your property during Pike County storms or heavy snowfalls. Minimums apply for snow services; call for details and immediate support.