Suffolk County · Town of Islip
Brentwood Tree Removal & Tree Trimming
Brentwood is one of the larger, denser hamlets in the Town of Islip, and it's a mix of tight residential blocks, wooded pockets, and institutional properties like the Suffolk County Community College Michael J. Grant Campus. Lots here tend to be smaller than in more spread-out parts of Suffolk County, which means trees are often planted closer to houses, driveways, and neighboring fences than anyone would ideally want twenty years later.
Call (631) 873-1596Big Brother Tree Service works throughout Brentwood, from the older streets off Fifth Avenue to newer construction near Crooked Hill Road. We're licensed, insured, and every estimate is free — no pressure, just an honest look at what your trees need.
Dense residential lots and close-quarters removals
A lot of Brentwood's housing stock sits on modest-sized lots with mature trees that were planted before anyone thought about how big a silver maple or sweetgum actually gets. When a tree needs to come down between two houses, or over a shared driveway near Fifth Avenue, the job is about careful rigging and controlled drops, not just cutting. We piece large trees down in sections when there isn't room to fell them whole.
Crooked Hill Road and the neighborhoods around it have some larger parcels with more room to work, but plenty of Brentwood streets are narrow with parked cars on both sides, so we plan equipment access — chip trucks, bucket trucks, stump grinders — before we ever start cutting.
Institutional and campus-adjacent properties
The area around the Suffolk County Community College Michael J. Grant Campus has a mix of landscaped grounds and adjacent residential and commercial parcels. We do pruning and removal work for property owners near the campus who need clearance over walkways, parking areas, and sightlines kept open — the kind of maintenance that keeps a property looking cared for and reduces liability from deadwood or low branches.
Ross Memorial Park is a good local reference point for what grows naturally in Brentwood without heavy management: oak, black cherry, and some tulip poplar mixed through the wooded sections. On developed lots nearby, those same species need regular pruning to stay healthy once they're competing with sidewalks, sewer lines, and building foundations.
Sagtikos Parkway corridor and storm risk
Properties backing up to the Sagtikos Parkway corridor often have larger trees along the property line that act as a windbreak and privacy screen. Those trees take a beating in high wind events, and dead or leaning trees along that corridor are a real hazard if they're close enough to fall toward a house or the parkway fence line.
We inspect for structural issues — cracked crotches, included bark, root heave — that aren't always obvious from the ground but show up as risk factors during a close inspection, especially on trees that have been growing unmanaged for years.
Stump removal and lot cleanup
Because so many Brentwood lots are small, a leftover stump can eat into usable yard space fast. We grind stumps down below grade so homeowners can put in a garden, patio, or shed without a stump getting in the way, and we handle brush and debris hauling as part of most jobs.
Trees We Work On in Brentwood
Silver maple
fast-growing and common on older residential lots, prone to weak limb attachments
Black cherry
found throughout wooded pockets near Ross Memorial Park
Tulip poplar
grows tall quickly, common in less-maintained wooded areas
Sweetgum
planted widely on residential streets, produces heavy seed pods that can be a nuisance
Northern red oak
mature specimens found on larger lots near Crooked Hill Road
Where We Work in Brentwood
- Suffolk County Community College Michael J. Grant Campus
- Fifth Avenue
- Crooked Hill Road
- Ross Memorial Park
- Sagtikos Parkway
Brentwood Tree Service FAQs
Does Brentwood require a permit to remove a tree?
Brentwood is unincorporated and governed by the Town of Islip, which may require review before removing certain trees on private property depending on size and species. Rules can change, so check with the Town of Islip before cutting — we're happy to help you figure out what applies.
How do you remove trees on small lots between houses?
We use rigging and controlled, piece-by-piece removal to bring trees down safely in tight spaces common in Brentwood, where lots often sit close together. Ropes and pulleys guide sections away from structures, fences, and neighboring property.
Can you work around parked cars on narrow streets?
Yes, we plan truck and chipper placement ahead of time and can coordinate timing with homeowners on narrower Brentwood blocks where street parking is tight, to minimize disruption to neighbors.
Do you do tree work for properties near the college campus?
We do pruning and removal for residential and commercial properties near the Suffolk County Community College Michael J. Grant Campus, including clearance work over walkways and parking areas.
What does tree removal cost in Brentwood?
Costs vary with tree size, condition, and access, generally ranging from a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars for typical residential removals. Tight-access jobs on narrow lots can run higher. Call (631) 873-1596 for a free estimate.
Do you remove trees along the Sagtikos Parkway property lines?
Yes, we regularly inspect and remove hazardous or leaning trees along parkway-adjacent property lines, where wind exposure and age can create real risk to homes and fences nearby.