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Top-Rated Arborists in Salem - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Lamb's Tree & Plant Health Care
Lamb's Tree & Plant Health Care
4.8(
171
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Salem, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner was exceptionally professional and personable. I knew that I would be satisfied with his work. I did not hire him because a local arborist Whom I had had before gave me a lower price estimate."
Proper pruning style
Arborist cert.
Tree cert.
Chainsaw safety cert.
Irrigation controller cert.

+26

Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Autumn Leaves Tree Removal, LLC
4.9(
274
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Salem, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have hired them three times over the past several years. The crew has always been courteous, friendly and competent. They do a great job cleaning up afterward, too. They are definitely my tree guys. Do not hesitate to hire them."
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+105

Response time7 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for SAB Tree Experts
SAB Tree Experts
4.7(
25
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Salem, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had about 5 different tree companies that answered the post about a job I had and told me they would come out for a quote and I never heard from them again. Steve from SAB Tree Experts came out the next day I was contacted and had the job done the next week."
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+5

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Dynamic tree works
4.6(
26
)
Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Salem, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were great guys. They called me back within minutes and then showed up and did the job 2 hours after I made the call. They clean up everything great and did the job super safe. I would highly recommended them for any tree service you need"
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal crane day
Full removal
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by52%of homeowners
Avatar for SavATree - Saybrook
SavATree - Saybrook
4.0(
60
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain+1 more

Serving Salem, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The SavATree organization is knowledgeable, assessed our situation carefully and explained the program of care recommended clearly. The tree work performed was done professionally and they managed to not injure any other nearby plant material. Additionally, the clean-up of the felled trees was flawless. We feel so glad to have an Arborist on our side here at our "Little House In The Woods"."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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BMG Stump Grinding
5.0(
4
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Salem, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I couldn’t be happier with the work from BMG Stump Grinding! From the first time I reached out, they were friendly, professional, and easy to work with. They did a great job removing the stump and cleaned everything up so well afterward that you could hardly tell it was ever there. It’s always nice to find a company that takes pride in their work and treats you like a person, not just another job. I really appreciate how smoothly everything went and would absolutely recommend BMG Stump Grinding to anyone who needs a stump removed. Great service and great people!"
Stump removal
Stump removal
Stump removal
Stump removal
Stump removal

+1

27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Grimm & Wolf Services
5.0(
1
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Tree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Salem, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Grimm & Wolf Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. \n

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

You should not trim an oak tree in the summer. Oak trees are especially susceptible to disease, and open tree wounds are an invitation for beetles that carry tree-killing fungus. If there’s no risk that the oak tree will do damage to your property or hurt someone, it’s best to save the trimming for fall or winter. If you can, seal the wound with latex to prevent fungus from getting inside.

While trees can grow in the curb strip between the sidewalk and the street, this placement often poses the problem of interfering with overhead power lines. It’s best to consult your local utility provider and tree planting service before transplanting a tree that might grow into power lines. Also, you should never work within 20 feet of a live power line to avoid the risk of electric shock. Tree branches should never touch nearby power lines, so it’s essential to ensure your tree isn’t in danger of growing too close to them.

For trimming trees, your best tool is a pair of pruning shears or loppers. Both options work best for branches that are under 3 inches in diameter. Trimming trees with a larger diameter may require a robust tool like a small chainsaw or a handsaw, so take into account your tree’s diameter when deciding between tools.

Finding a reliable arborist starts with researching specialists in your area and checking their licensing and certifications. Use online resources like the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to conduct research on each company. Next, contact the arborist and ask the following questions to see whether they are the right fit for your project:

  • Do you handle or specialize in dealing with the issue I’m having?

  • Are you fully insured?

  • Do you have customer references I can call?

  • Do you have any third-party certifications?

  • What equipment and strategies do you plan to use?

You don’t always need a permit to grind a stump, but you might need one depending on your location and the stump’s surroundings. Permits are often needed if the stump is part of a protected tree species, near public areas or utility lines, or close to environmentally sensitive zones like wetlands. Some cities also regulate noise and work hours. Always check local rules before grinding, and contact your city or county office if you're unsure.

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