Priority Tree Care in Pittsburgh

Priority Tree Care

(412) 298-0292

Specialty Expertise: Works Near Power Lines

Tree Services: Works Near Structures, Large Trees, Tree Assessments

Customer Experience: Affordable, Cleanup Included

Emergency and Storm: Quick Response

We are a Tree Care company that specializes in proper pruning practices and plant healthcare We do do removals if necessary and go out of our way to please our customers and take care of our trees. We are not the Tree Service to call if you just want to butcher a tree. This is a company you call if you want your tree taken care of correctly. Strictly executed by following ISA procedures and techniques.

4.9 from 107 reviews

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Pros

  • Ron is simply the best—a certified arborist who truly knows trees.
  • He charges fair, transparent prices with no random markups and is polite and professional.
  • Ron is the go-to tree expert in the area, highly recommended for quality work and fair pricing.
  • He is realistic about tree health, helps clients choose replacements, and nurtures them to thrive.
  • Ron and his crew are knowledgeable, skilled, and take pride in their craft.
  • They care about trees and people, often going above and beyond to protect property and health.
  • The work is efficient with meticulous cleanup, leaving yards spotless.
  • Priority Tree Care provides reliable, professional service and excellent communication.
  • Clients repeatedly praise Ron and Priority Tree Care for honesty, dependability, and great value.

Cons

Based on reviews representing only 1% of total ratings

  • Competitors are described as fast-talking guys with chainsaws who upsell expensive trimming packages or removals.
  • The grafted fruit trees are referred to as a nightmare.
  • The Tree Surgeons are said to have failed to save other neighborhood oak trees.

Review Overview

Priority Tree Care in Pittsburgh is best suited for homeowners facing technically demanding tree work where tree health, safety around structures, and meticulous cleanup matter as much as the final result as price. The company excels on properties with large, aging, or problem trees, hillside sites, tight yards, and scenarios that demand precise arborist judgment rather than a grab-bag of generic trimming. Clients on a reasonable mid-range budget will find strong value in the service, especially when urgency is present, because Ron and crew routinely respond quickly, quote fairly, and complete work within tight windows. This is not a basic hedge-trimming outfit; this is a tree-health oriented operation that can deliver strategic removals, caretaking, and replanting plans without inflating the bill.

Ron’s credentials as a certified arborist come through in every consult and on-site assessment. The reviews repeatedly emphasize a health-first approach: identifying diseased or structurally unsafe limbs, proposing selective removals, and communicating the rationale clearly. Tree health is not treated as an afterthought but as the core objective, whether the task is pruning a stressed oak, removing a dying specimen, or balancing a grafted fruit tree that presents ongoing maintenance challenges. The willingness to discuss limitations honestly, if a particular approach might do more harm than good, the crew says so and outlines safer alternatives, distinguishes Priority Tree Care from the glossy, fast-talking competition. This is the kind of advisory care that pays dividends in long-term tree vitality.

Safety and cleanup standards form the backbone of every project. Across numerous jobs, the crew is described as safety-conscious, protecting homes, roofs, fences, and neighboring landscapes while performing difficult work. The cleanup consistently earns top marks: yards are left spotless, debris is removed, and even leaves and small cuttings are treated with the same level of care as the larger hardware. The emphasis on a pristine finish, often cited as “cleaner than before” or “yard looking better than when they started”, is not cosmetic fluff; it prevents subsequent damage from remaining debris and reduces the chance of neighborhood complaints. For properties perched on hillsides or bounded by tight spaces, the attention to avoiding collateral damage is not optional, it’s mandatory.

Customer service and pricing are frequently highlighted as trustworthy and straightforward. The reviews repeatedly note prompt responses, transparent estimates, and conversations that feel free of pressure. Ron is praised for delivering fair bids and for taking time to explain options, sometimes recommending a less aggressive plan to protect tree health and long-term stability. The crew’s reliability, showing up on schedule, communicating clearly about timing, and following through with courteous, professional conduct, creates predictability in projects that often involve scheduling around weather, access, and neighbors. In a field where “price-gouging” and rushed work are common, Priority Tree Care earns credibility by aligning price with demonstrated expertise and transparent intentions.

The company’s capabilities shine across a spectrum of job types, from routine trimming to major removals that require careful coordination near structures and power lines. Several reviews recount removing large trees that were leaning toward houses, trimming overgrown canopies without compromising tree health, and performing difficult takes in fenced or restricted spaces. The ability to work efficiently in confined sites, on hillside lots, through narrow streets, or within yards with limited access, speaks to a well-practiced operation that plans before committing to any cut. The crew’s willingness to cut limbs to size for re-use, their respect for property boundaries, and their knack for finishing with a clean, unobtrusive footprint all signal a company that treats every job as a responsibility rather than a paycheck.

For property owners weighing options, Priority Tree Care represents a practical, no-nonsense choice when long-term tree care, dependable scheduling, and careful site management are priorities. The strongest justification lies in the combination of arborist-level judgment, safety-focused execution, and meticulous cleanup, all delivered at a fair price. This is the team to call when the goal is to protect a home and landscape from hazardous trees while preserving or improving the vigor and appearance of healthy specimens. The practical takeaway is clear: if a project involves large, mature trees, tricky locations, or a tight budget that still demands sound ecological thinking and reliable service, Priority Tree Care in Pittsburgh should be the default reference point.

In sum, this is a recommended partner for discerning homeowners who demand quality, accountability, and a health-centered approach to tree work. Priority Tree Care amply justifies its solid reputation through competent arboriculture, conscientious safety practices, and a level of cleanup that makes the yard look better than before. For urgent removals after storms, hillside clearouts, or pruning that requires species-specific insight, the choice is definitive: engage a crew led by a certified arborist who treats trees as living assets, not disposable commodities. The result is not only safer trees and neater yards but the confidence that the job was done right the first time.

Specialty Expertise

Works Near Power Lines

Trained and equipped to work near energized power lines. This specialized work requires specific qualifications - not every company should attempt it.

Their arborist-led approach excels at pruning and removals when trees are near structures or utility-like hazards, following ISA procedures to protect health while working safely in Pittsburgh settings. Customers repeatedly note trimming away from roofs and siding and selectively removing branches that threaten homes, demonstrating precision in tight spaces and near critical lines. Cleanups are consistently meticulous, with homeowners praising yards that look better than before and debris completely cleared after what can be a delicate operation around houses and driveways. The team’s performance shines on urban jobs in Brookline and other Pittsburgh-adjacent areas, where narrow streets and hillside properties demand coordination, speed, and careful maneuvering around landscapes. Overall, the combination of certified expertise, transparent communication, fair pricing, and careful proximity work gives clients confidence in handling tree care projects that involve nearby structures or utilities.

Tree Services

Works Near Structures

Skilled at working in tight spaces where trees sit close to homes, fences, garages, or power lines. Precision removal without damage to surrounding structures.

Handling work near structures is a clear strength, with procedures aimed at protecting homes, roofs, gutters, and even nearby power lines during pruning or removals. Clients note that Ron selectively removes dead or diseased branches that hover over roofs, lawns, and streets to preserve tree health while minimizing risk to nearby structures. They describe tackling tight or tricky scenarios—such as trees leaning toward a house, large trees over a home, or hillside jobs with limited access—while keeping cleanup meticulous and leaving the property neat. The team consistently delivers careful near-structure work in challenging sites, including roofs and fenced yards, and follows up with thorough debris removal so the yard looks as if work never happened.

Large Trees

Experienced handling oversized trees - tall, wide, or heavily branched. Removing or trimming a large tree requires specialized skill and equipment, and these pros have both.

In the Pittsburgh area, Priority Tree Care regularly tackles large-tree work, including 75–80-foot oaks and other towering specimens in tight, hillside yards. Ron, a certified arborist, follows ISA procedures and provides realistic plans that protect tree health while addressing safety near roofs, power lines, and structures. Feedback highlights safe, precise pruning and removal of large limbs, rebalancing of mature trees, and careful work on trees that pose near-building or near-line challenges. Clients also note immaculate cleanup, fair pricing, and responsive communication, making large-tree projects in places like Brookline and surrounding Pittsburgh neighborhoods reliably manageable.

Tree Assessments

Offers professional evaluation of your trees' health, structure, and risk level. Useful before buying property, after storm damage, or when a tree just doesn't look right.

ISA-certified arborist-led health assessments underpin Priority Tree Care's approach to pruning and plant healthcare in the Pittsburgh area. Clients describe thorough on-site evaluations, clear explanations of where and why each cut will be made, and plans aimed at prolonging tree vitality. They consistently identify health issues and safety risks—dead or diseased limbs, imbalances in large trees, and proximity to roofs or power lines—and tailor removals or selective pruning to preserve tree health and structure. Feedback highlights transparent pricing, honest assessments, and options that prioritize long-term health over unnecessary trimming. Cleanup and site protection are integral to the assessment and work process, with meticulous debris removal and tidy results.

Customer Experience

Affordable

Competitive pricing without cutting corners. These arborists offer fair rates and transparent quotes, making professional tree care accessible for most budgets.

Budget-conscious clients in the Pittsburgh area consistently get ISA-guided tree care at a fair, transparent price. They’re often praised for pricing that is very reasonable, with many noting it as the best value among local options and highlighting the lack of random markups. Quick quotes and scheduling—often same-day or next-day—mean urgent pruning or removals don’t break the bank, even on hillside or tight-yard jobs in places like Brookline. Cleanups are thorough, leaving yards neater and safer while prices stay affordable. The combination of expert pruning practices, honest communication, and consistently affordable pricing makes Priority Tree Care a trusted choice for Pittsburgh homeowners.

Cleanup Included

All debris - branches, logs, and brush - is hauled away as part of the job. No pile left behind for you to deal with.

Immaculate cleanup is a core capability, with customers consistently noting yards are cleaned to pristine condition, leaves and debris removed, and no mess left behind. In Pittsburgh-area jobs—from hillside lots to tight Brookline streets—the cleanup is thorough and meticulous, often described as immaculate and leaving the yard looking better than before. The service frequently includes removing branches, hauling away debris, and even cutting removed limbs to usable sizes for homeowners to reuse. Across pruning, removals, and plant-health work, the crew reliably completes cleanup after work, leaving properties spotless and ready for routine use.

Emergency and Storm

Quick Response

Fast to answer calls and quick to schedule. Whether it's routine work or an urgent situation, these businesses don't leave you waiting.

Quick response is a defining strength in Priority Tree Care's Pittsburgh service area, with customers noting immediate outreach and prompt availability. They frequently schedule same-day or next-day site visits, even for hillside properties, tight yards, or work near roofs and power lines. In urgent situations, they respond within minutes or the same day to assess, quote, and mobilize, even stepping in on Sundays when needed. Clients report punctual arrivals, direct, detailed assessments, and clear communication that keeps jobs moving smoothly and on schedule. Cleanup is consistently highlighted as meticulous and thorough, leaving the yard clean and ready for ongoing tree care.