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Workweek: 8am to 5pm
Saturday: By Appointment
Sunday: By Appointment
Holidays: By Appointment

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Service Area

We serve the
Greater Pittsburgh Area
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Horhut Tree Experts is a small family owned tree company in Pittsburgh that specializes in providing quality tree care for your valuable shade trees and ornamentals.

Pruning

Through proper pruning maintenance, we can preserve and promote healthy growth in your landscape trees while also enhancing their beauty.

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TREE AND STUMP REMOVAL

If you have a tree that is dead, harming other trees nearby, or one that is structurally unsound, our professional team can safely remove the tree from your landscape.

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TREE CABLE AND BRACING

Trees that have developed structural defects, deeming them weak or potentially hazardous, can be salvaged with our cable and bracing that add supplemental support to your tree.

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DEEP ROOT FERTILIZATION

Fertilization plays a major role in the health of your trees and shrubs. To ensure they are getting the nutrients they need, our team can analyze your soil and create a customized fertilization treatment plan to help your trees and shrubs thrive.

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INSECT AND DISEASE CONTROL

Insects and disease can destroy the landscape you have invested in. With our proactive prevention, expert diagnostic methods, and customized solutions, we can save your landscape from detrimental disease and insects.

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TREE PLANTING

Our expert arborist can assist you in the selection and placement of your trees while also providing you with the guidance and instructions you need to help your tree flourish.

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EMERGENCY WORK

Damaged or fallen trees can be hazardous to homeowners and business customers. If you have tree that has fallen due to severe weather or other circumstances, our team will provide you with prompt, professional tree removal services.

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AND MORE!

Our expert team also provides deer management services, tree lightning protection systems, critical root zone enhancement, root collar extraction, and more to ensure your trees remain strong, safe, and healthy!

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Experience The Horhut Difference

In some cases, property owners and managers consider the term “arborist” to be equal across many service providers. But, as the chart below outlines, there are substantial differences among service providers in areas of tree and shrub consultation, recommendation, protection, maintenance, and preservation. Learn more below and contact us for tree services in Pittsburgh.

Evaluation Measure

  • ISA ® Board Certified Master Arborist on staff
  • ISA ® Certified Arborist
  • General Liability Insurance
  • Workers Compensation Insurance
  • PA Pesticide Applicators
  • Employee Training
  • Arboricultural Standard Adherence
  • Safety

Horhut Tree Experts

  • ISA ® Board Certified Master Arborist - Steven J. Horhut
  • ISA ® Certified Arborist – Steven J. Horhut
  • $2,000,000 aggregate coverage
  • All employees covered under Ref #0005 tree pruning or #0012 landscape contractor as appropriate
  • Registered PA Dept. of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Applicators for tree and shrub care
  • All employees receive an average of 40 hours of training yearly
  • Implement and follow all American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A300 Standards for Tree and Shrub Care and Maintenance
  • Implement and follow all ANSI Z133.1 Safety Requirements, carryout daily job briefings, weekly safety meetings, and adhere to company safety policy
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Average Tree Service or Landscaper

  • Possible but not likely
  • Possible but not likely
  • PA Contractor’s State Min. Requirement $300,000 or none
  • Employees covered under landscape contractor only or no coverage at all
  • Possible but not likely licensed for tree and shrub care
  • Minimal or none at all
  • May not have knowledge of ANSI Standards existence or do not follow standards
  • May not have knowledge of ANSI Standards existence, Inconsistent implementation, or none at all

Meet Our Experts

Steven J Horhut Principal

Education

B.S. The Pennsylvania State University
Business Administration

Concentration:
Urban Forestry

Licenses and Certifications:

  • ISA® Certified Arborist
  • ISA® Board Certified Master Arborist
  • ISA® Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
  • PA Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator
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Daniel L. Horhut Principal

Tree Care Training and Accomplishments:

  • ISA® Certified Arborist

Licenses and Certifications::

  • Graduate of the
    Western Pennsylvania Arborist Course
  • 1st Place Finisher in the Apprentice Division of the International Tree Climbing Competition 2008 and 2009
  • Over 300 hours of Arborist Continuing Education Training
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Jaime R. Horhut Office Manager

Education

B.S. The Pennsylvania State University
Wildlife and Fisheries Science

Concentration:
Accounting

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Latest Projects

Tree Service Blog

Tree trimming

Climate Change & Its Impact on Our Trees

30/12/2020

Climate change has already had an effect on the world around us. Glaciers are shrinking, ice is on rivers, and animal ranges are being impacted. Trees are also facing observable effects. Climate and Tree Health As the climate shapes our world’s basic living conditions, it is no surprise our trees have become increasingly vulnerable with […]

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Winter Tree Care

How to Care for Your Trees in the Winter

12/10/2020

While the snow looks pretty on the trees, the winters are trying for trees. The cold weather dries out the leaves, damages the bark, and injures branches, flower buds, and roots. Humans contribute to the issues trees face as the salt for roads and sidewalks damages soil health. Because of food shortages in the winter, […]

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