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Avatar for Hooper's Tree Service, Inc.
Hooper's Tree Service, Inc.
4.9(
173
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
Hazard tree removal
Hazard tree removal
Hazard tree removal
Tree removal
Hazard tree removal

+27

Response time2 days
Response rate88%
90 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Woods Tree Services
4.9(
50
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
69 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by5%of homeowners
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CG Arborist Services
4.5(
44
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Tree Trimming

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Stump Busters
4.9(
51
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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large oak
Response time1 hour
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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M Zawalick Enterprise
5.0(
13
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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John's Tree Service
4.9(
14
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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

Once you confirm a tree is dead, you should remove it. Dead trees eventually fall, and larger trees in particular can cause damage to rooftops, fencing, flowers, and other objects. As we mentioned, letting decayed wood stay in your yard also invites risks to the surrounding landscaping and vegetation.

Tree removal can be quite expensive, especially for larger projects, but you can use the following tips to help keep costs down:

  • Do the yard cleanup afterward yourself

  • Choose to leave the logs on your property and split them yourself

  • Opt to leave the stump in the ground and tackle stump grinding yourself

  • Pull permits for tree removal, if necessary, to avoid fines

  • Pay to have multiple trees removed at once

  • Remove tree in the late winter or early spring during off-season

Opt for a barefoot tree. Pros harvest barefoot trees when they’re dormant (leafless). They shake the dirt from the root ball and pack it in moist material. 

These trees can cost half as much as the trees at your local nursery, and you can buy them online—so there’s a much wider selection. Just make sure you keep your barefoot tree cool until you’re ready to plant it.

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.

It may be possible, but transplanting a large, mature tree can be a tricky project, and some trees handle it better than others. If you have a tree you need to save and are considering transplanting it elsewhere, we highly suggest calling a tree removal service and arranging a consultation to see what they say (and how much a full transplant would cost).

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