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Southern Berskhire Tree & Land
4.8(
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Serving Becket, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

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"Very highly educated and skilled arborist Uses his projects to teach his ground team the skills to build the expertise into the business. Excellent customer service from start to finish. Willing to accept even smaller jobs in a reasonable timeframe. The quote price range was reflected in the invoice."
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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N.A.G. Tree Removal
5.0(
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Serving Becket, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Neil is great very knowledgable about the trees and thought about the long-term while doing the work. He's very hard working and made sure to keep the property clean."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by37%of homeowners
Jeremy's Tree
4.3(
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Serving Becket, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Had Jeremy take down four trees on my property in Lanesborough Ma. He responded quickly to my inquiry. He was able to do the job the following day. Jeremy and his assistant, Josh completed the job quickly and efficiently. They cleaned up the all debris in the yard. Couldn't be happier with the job Jeremy and Josh did! Would definitely recommend these young men for any tree work! Fair pricing as well."
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

There are a few differences between tree guying and tree staking. Tree guying requires anchor stakes that are shorter and stronger than regular stakes and are driven deeper into the ground at an angle away from the tree. Tree staking uses longer stakes that are set parallel to the tree and are used for smaller trees. Consult a local tree professional to determine which method is best for your tree.

There are two types of arborists: certified and consulting. A certified arborist is licensed and equipped to provide tree pruning, planting, fertilizing, monitoring, transplanting, treatment, and removal services. A consulting arborist specializes in tree appraisals, diagnosing problems and recommending treatments for illnesses. However, they will not provide these services themselves. Most consulting arborists are certified arborists who can refer you to a tree service that can administer the correct treatments.

Generally, no, tree topping isn’t a good technique, and you should avoid using it in most cases. Tree topping may be the only good option to save a tree following severe damage after a storm, but in most other cases, it’s not the right choice. Tree topping can leave trees vulnerable to disease and further damage, and most pros will suggest against it.

Late winter is ideal, but if you’re pruning apple trees in the spring, prune them as early as possible in the season. You want to ensure your tree is just creeping out of dormancy and hasn’t started pushing out new growth. If you prune your tree too late into spring, you generally won’t see results until the following year.

That said, there’s no pruning season for unhealthy growth. Remove dead, dying, or diseased branches as soon as you notice them, regardless of the time of year.

No, homeowners insurance typically does not cover the cost of removing a dead, sick, or rotting tree that is still standing. Insurance is designed to protect against sudden and unexpected accidents, whereas a tree dying or rotting over time is considered a maintenance issue. Coverage usually only applies after a tree has fallen and caused damage to your property.

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