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Rivers Tree Service
4.5(
144
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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

"Josh and his crew were quick and professional The work involved tree removal over my shed along many large limbs that needed to taken down around my property. Kudos to Rivers Tree Service"
Climbing
Landclearing
No job is too big
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Maneuvering around hazards

+4

Response time10 hrs
Response rate87%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Boss Tree Service LLC
5.0(
4
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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%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

Generally, if your neighbor’s tree hangs over your yard, you can legally trim overhanging branches. Keep in mind that you cannot cross your property line to cut the trees, and if you damage the tree by trimming it, your neighbor could sue you. Depending on the type of tree and value, this could mean dishing out two to three times the value of the tree.

It’s worth noting that the specifics of this type of tree maintenance and the guidelines around it may vary by location. Do your research and, most importantly, consult with your neighbor.

You may wonder whether tree removal is tax deductible: Tree removal is not tax-deductible for homeowners unless it's related to a federally declared disaster. In that case, the cost may qualify as a casualty loss. However, if you own a commercial property, like a rental home, tree removal could be deductible if it's necessary for safety, maintenance, or part of a larger capital improvement project, and you must hire a professional tree removal service and keep documentation. Always consult a tax professional beforehand to see if you qualify.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

The speed of your tree root removal process depends on a few different factors, including the size and type of tree. However, the fastest method of killing tree roots is applying chemical herbicide, which starts working quickly and efficiently. But this removal method has its drawbacks, such as having a negative effect on the surrounding vegetation and landscaping. Other options like rock salt and stump grinding work relatively quickly and cause less damage to your yard.

Local tree removal prices range from $200 to $2,000 overall, but vary depending on:

  • Local cost of labor and supplies

  • Accessibility of the tree

  • Local laws regarding who is allowed to remove the tree

  • The species of the tree (softer woods are often easier to remove)

  • Local seasonal discounts for the off-season

The West Haven, CT homeowners’ guide to tree services

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