Tree Trimming

Keep Your Trees Safe, Healthy, and Beautiful

At Shaffer Tree Service, we provide expert tree trimming and pruning for residential and commercial properties in New Castle, PA and surrounding areas. Whether you're maintaining a mature oak in your backyard or clearing branches from a commercial lot, our experienced crew ensures your trees are trimmed properly, safely, and on schedule.


With the right trimming, your trees will grow stronger, last longer, and pose fewer risks to people, buildings, and utility lines. As a family-owned and operated tree service, we’re committed to providing honest work, fair pricing, and results that protect your investment and enhance your landscape.

Tree Trimming vs. Tree Pruning

These terms are often used interchangeably, but they serve different purposes:

Tree Trimming

focuses on removing overgrowth to maintain appearance and safety.

Tree Pruning

is a more technical service that targets specific branches to improve tree health, flowering, or fruit production

Our team provides both — and we’ll recommend the right service depending on your goals, whether it’s safety, aesthetics, or long-term tree vitality.

Why Tree Trimming Matters

Proper tree trimming isn’t just about appearance — it’s a critical part of tree health and property safety. Overgrown or neglected trees can become hazards, especially during Pennsylvania’s stormy seasons. Trimming helps prevent falling limbs, improves tree structure, and allows sunlight and airflow to reach the interior canopy.



Benefits of professional tree trimming include:


  • Removing dead or diseased limbs
  • Preventing limbs from interfering with power lines, roofs, or vehicles
  • Enhancing curb appeal and landscape visibility
  • Reducing storm damage risk
  • Encouraging healthy, balanced growth
  • Complying with fire regulations or insurance requirements


At Shaffer Tree Service, we approach each trimming job with care and precision, ensuring the health of your trees and the safety of your property.

When Should You Trim Your Trees?

While some light trimming can be done year-round, most trees benefit from seasonal care. In Pennsylvania, late winter to early spring is often the best time for pruning — before new growth starts. However, urgent trimming (like broken limbs or clearance issues) should be addressed as soon as possible.


Common signs it’s time for trimming:


  • Branches hanging over your roof, driveway, or power lines
  • Trees scraping against siding or windows
  • Dead or damaged limbs after a storm
  • Visible fungus, rot, or pest damage
  • Overcrowded or unbalanced growth
  • Trees blocking visibility or access around your property


Not sure what your trees need? We offer professional tree inspections and free assessments.

Who We Serve

We provide tree trimming for:



  • Homeowners in New Castle and surrounding towns
  • Residential property managers and landlords
  • Commercial properties and storefronts
  • Churches, schools, and community spaces
  • Rural and agricultural landowners
  • Construction and land development projects


Whether you have one tree or a full grove, Shaffer Tree Service has the equipment and expertise to keep them in top shape.

Equipped for Safe, Professional Trimming

Shaffer Tree Service uses the right tools and techniques to complete each trimming project safely and efficiently — including access to bucket trucks for hard-to-reach areas over roofs, fences, and power lines.



We trim all types of trees, including:


  • Shade trees (oak, maple, ash)
  • Ornamental trees (dogwood, redbud)
  • Fruit trees (apple, cherry, pear)
  • Evergreen and conifer species
  • Trees on steep slopes or hillsides


Our team follows industry best practices to avoid damaging the tree or surrounding property. We never spike climb live trees and always clean up thoroughly after the job is done.

Tree Trimming for Safety and Emergency Prevention

One of the most important reasons to schedule routine trimming is to reduce the risk of accidents. High winds, ice storms, and heavy snow can bring down limbs that have been weak or overextended for months.


Our trimming service helps prevent:


  • Fallen limbs damaging homes, garages, or vehicles
  • Interference with electrical lines and service cables
  • Injuries from broken or hanging branches
  • Emergency removals that could’ve been avoided


Preventative care saves money and gives you peace of mind.

Get Your Trees Trimmed the Right Way

Don’t wait for a storm to show you what needs trimming. Contact Shaffer Tree Service today for a free tree inspection and trimming quote. We’ll assess your trees, explain your options, and get the job done safely and efficiently.