Squirrel Hill features beautiful, grand architecture matched only by its massive, old-growth oak trees. The problem? Paved driveways are narrow, and houses sit close together.
Eliminating the Drag
You cannot drag a 5,000-pound log between two houses without destroying fences, concrete, and gardens. A grapple truck solves the urban density problem by booming its crane completely over obstacles, lifting the wood vertical and directly into the truck bed.
Less Street Blockage
Manual loading requires chippers, trailers, and trucks taking up the whole street. Our single-vehicle grapple truck footprint minimizes traffic disruption in tight urban grids.
The SHS Trees Standard for Urban Extraction
When dealing with urban extraction in Squirrel Hill, residents have trusted SHS Trees for years. We do not take shortcuts. We believe that professional tree care involves doing the job right the first time, ensuring the absolute safety of your property, your family, and our crew.
Our Precision Process
- Initial Assessment: We thoroughly inspect the tree’s health, structural integrity, and proximity to power lines or homes in Squirrel Hill.
- Advanced Equipment: Utilizing bucket trucks and grapple trucks entirely eliminates the need to drag heavy logs across your yard, leaving your landscape pristine.
- Expert Execution: Led by founder Randy Harper, our team operates with surgical precision—whether it’s routine pruning or an emergency hazard removal.
- Immaculate Cleanup: We don’t just cut and run. Our cleanup process ensures your yard looks better than we found it, removing all sawdust, twigs, and debris.
Local Expertise Matters
As a locally owned, independent company serving Squirrel Hill and the broader Greater Pittsburgh region, we understand the specific soil conditions, weather patterns, and tree diseases affecting our area. National chains treat your property like a number, but at SHS Trees, every job is a priority.