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Avatar for JJBM Landscaping & Tree Removal LLC
JJBM Landscaping & Tree Removal LLC
4.4(
149
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving West Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired this company to remove two trees that were located near structures, they did a great job of cutting the tees down without and issues with the nearby houses. The crew worked very hard and their pricing was excellent,"
Installation
Pipes
Valve box
Controller
 New Lawn Sprinklers

+72

Response time7 hrs
Response rate88%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rivers Tree Service
4.5(
142
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving West Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I 100% recommend this company for all your tree work needs! Josh and his crew showed up bright and early on the day we had agreed on and did an absolutely awesome job in one day! Mind you our tree was enormous but they did everything with amazing skill and left everything completely clean afterwards. Very reasonable price too! We’re very pleased."
Climbing
Landclearing
No job is too big
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Maneuvering around hazards

+4

Response time10 hrs
Response rate87%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All About Landscaping
4.8(
17
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business

Serving West Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I will be using All About Landcaping again for additional projects. Benny was extremely responsive with all communication, was extremely reasonable with pricing and did excellent work! We had Benny and his team trim and reshape 3 sets of 20 foot arborvites which was a challenging task to start, but they worked this project with ease. One set of the arborvites is located alongside our inground pool and they were very professional with the process so they made cleanup look effortless. The pool was clear of any debris and for this I was most appreciative! If I was able to share before / after I sure would as the results were fantastic. We will be making contacting with All About Lanscaping for power washing / painting our house next. Highly recommend!"
Response time10 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Boss Tree Service LLC
5.0(
3
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving West Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"BOSS Tree Service did an amazing job at our property. Removed about 20 large trees and many other small ones. They also excavated and cleared up our front yard to finally have a lovely grass yard! Great people to work with."
TREE SERVICE
TREE CUTTING
TREE REMOVAL
TREE CUTTING
TREE REMOVAL

+1

Response time12 hrs
Response rate87%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

While it’s best to have access to large, healthy, strong trees in a safe position, treehouse living is still possible without them. Contractors can fit tree posts to build the structure onto or use posts as additional support alongside the trees themselves. If you’re in doubt about the suitability of the trees on your land, consult with a local treehouse builder before you start the project.

Carefully pruning small roots no thicker than three inches in diameter won’t harm the tree. However, cutting larger roots may impact the tree's stability and nutrient absorption. It's advisable to consult an arborist or tree care professional to evaluate the root's size, the tree's health, and the potential impact of cutting. Proper tree pruning techniques and timing can minimize damage, but larger root removal may necessitate expert guidance to avoid compromising the tree's overall health and stability.

The best time to cut down a tree is during its dormant season, typically in winter or early spring, after all the leaves have fallen. Removing a tree during this period is advantageous for several reasons. Frozen ground helps secure the tree stump, protects the surrounding landscape from damage, and reduces the risk of the tree falling in an unintended direction. With the leaves gone, there is less risk of the tree's foliage getting tangled with other trees. Additionally, since this is often a slower season for tree services, you may be able to hire a professional at a lower rate. This dormant period is also the best time for tree trimming.

Your neighbor is not in a good position to know if your trees are truly dead or pose any kind of danger. That’s why hiring an arborist or tree service expert can be such an important part of the process. If the trees are still alive and don’t pose any threat, you’re in the clear (but you may want to document and photograph everything in case events turn sour down the road).

But if a tree is visibly dead and near the property line, you should remove it to be safe. If a dead tree falls on a neighbor’s property, they may have grounds to sue for negligence. If any branches on trees have died, it’s a good idea to cut them back for similar reasons.

Some fast-acting products can rot a tree stump in four to six weeks. Keep in mind, these products contain harsh chemicals that may prevent regrowth in the area. Other products, like fertilizer that contains lots of nitrogen, can enhance the process and rot a stump in about a year. (This is compared to the ten years it can take naturally for a stump to rot.)

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