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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(
8
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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(
15
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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

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

Generally, you should prune around 20% of an apple tree’s growth—and never more than 30%. This means that if you have a severely overgrown tree, it can take a few seasons to prune it back enough to produce the healthiest fruit. 

If you’re dealing with a newly planted or juvenile tree, hold off on pruning beyond the initial shaping. Wait at least a couple of seasons into fruit production since pruning can increase the number of water sprouts and unproductive foliage.

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.

If tree branches cross well into your property line, in many cases, these branches become part of your property, and you can trim them up until your neighbor’s property line. However, this issue will vary based on local ordinances, so you should do your research before making any decisions. Better yet, speak with your neighbor about how to handle any tree issues. 

If you don’t mind the branches, you can leave them be, but if they’re becoming a hazard, it’s definitely worth having a conversation.

Light-bark trees are most notorious for producing lots of sap when wounded. These varieties include maples, birches, poplars, dogwoods, magnolias, and elms, and they will bleed more when the trees are dormant. That’s why it’s a good idea to prune them in the summer months rather than waiting until winter.

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