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Hooper's Tree Service, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hooperâ s Tree Service did an excellent job on quoting on the project, giving us a timeline on when they could fo it and executing the job at a very high level. I was not able to be here when they came to do the work and trusted they would get the job done and they exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend Hooperâ s tree service! 5 Star for sure."
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+27

Response time2 days
Response rate88%
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Woods Tree Services
4.9(
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Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Woods Tree Company was a pleasure to work with I needed help removing a dead tree and cleaning up the bushes in ny front yard, Not only did they do a good job they worked quickly snd were all very respectful and nice I will be calling them again when I need more help."
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Recommended by5%of homeowners
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CG Arborist Services
4.5(
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Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"CG Arborist Services did an outstanding job trimming the trees in my yard. They arrived as scheduled and stayed the entire day trimming the 12 plus trees in my yard, one of which I actually had them cut down completely. Not only did they do a great job trimming and cutting down my trees, but they also did a great job cleaning up afterwards, too. I would highly recommend CG Arborist Services to anyone looking to have professional tree work done in their yard at an excellent price."
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+31

Response time10 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Stump Busters
4.9(
51
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Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was the first time I had used this service and was very happy with the results. Mike from Stump busters came out and within a few days of my request the tree stumps were gone, and when he left the area where they were ground out looks great. Would definitely recommend his service."
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Response time1 hour
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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M Zawalick Enterprise
5.0(
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Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hire Zawalick to do your tree work, period. They respond quickly to questions, are flexible if scheduling changes are needed, complete work efficiently and do it a with a great attitude and competitive prices. Our project included taking down 25 large trees and grinding the remaining stumps, and all of the work was completed â wellâ in around four days. Highly recommend!!!"
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RJ TREE SERVICE LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional and efficient, the tree removal service transformed my property with precision and care—highly recommend!"
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by12%of homeowners
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John's Tree Service
4.9(
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Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"John's Tree Service (John and employee Chris) were very accommodating and met customer needs. We hired John to remove a 99 foot pine that could have threatened our home and our neighbor's house. John had a very narrow spot to drop this massive tree. He aced it perfectly. Great work, great job! I certainly reccomend John's Tree Service."
Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Smith Tree & Landscaping
5.0(
3
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Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andrew and company didnâ t do a good job. They did s Great job. Cut 3 trees, cut and stacked wood and bundled the brush just as I wanted. Will use Smith Tree & Landscape again and recommend them to anyone and everyone without hesitation."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

Rock salt or Epsom salt can damage and kill tree roots over several weeks and can even assist in removing the tree's stump. However, you need to drill holes or cut into the stump and surface tree roots to inject them properly with the salt. Repeat the process every two weeks until the roots visibly rot away.

There are many signs that a tree is diseased or dying, and if you suspect that’s the case, you should call an arborist immediately. You might notice rot or fungus on the trunk or that the tree is beginning to lean to one side. Brittle branches or signs of root damage are other indicators that a tree is in trouble. If the tree is dying, it might be time to cut the tree down so it doesn’t fall.

The felling notch you make before you make the final cut will determine which way the tree will fall. The cut will be in a wedge or triangle, and the tree will fall from the highest point of the triangle. You can use this, as well as the process described above, to estimate where a tree will fall. 

The amount of time it takes for a tree trunk to rot depends on several factors, including the tree’s size, species, and environmental conditions. It can take anywhere from a few years to several decades for a tree’s trunk to rot. A tree stump, on the other hand, can take up to 10 years to disappear after it’s decayed naturally.

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