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GBK Company Inc.
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Berkley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"GBwas the most professional and experienced certified arborist that I have ever met. His workman ship was meticulous and thorough. I would recommend him for any kind of landscaping and tree services to anyone. He was very professional and friendly who elaborated in detail why he pruned specifically each tree. A+++++"
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Advanced Tree Service
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Berkley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot say enough good things about Advanced Tree Service .They were professional, polite, fast, and accommodating throughout the entire job. They used controlled, safe techniques to remove difficult limbs, and the cleanup was spotless. Extremely happy with James Coyle and his team at Advanced Tree Service and would definitely recommend them. They even left our lawn cleaner than when they arrived! Their prices are competitive and they are extremely knowledgeable. They will be our go-to for tree services!"
Maple tree pruning
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Maple tree pruning
Small scale Tree pruning

+9

28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lopez Tree Service
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Berkley, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Tree Works - Lopez was excellent. I requested a quote and Miquel was out first thing next morning. He viewed the work to be done, quoted on the spot and came with his team in the afternoon. The bucket truck negotiated my narrow driveway extremely well, the plastic planks protected my lawn. The tree trimming went flawlessly, with the chipper keeping up. The team worked well together, efficiently and in unison. Reasonable fee for the work involved. Would definitely recommend them."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
55 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Triple M Tree Service and Landscaping LLC
5.0(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Berkley, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The contractors did a great job! The came on time, were very polite, and really listened to what we needed to have done. They removed several overgrown bushes, trimmed other bushes, and removed a VERY large stump. They spent a long time trimming a crabapple tree in the front yard and consulted us while they worked to make sure we were happy!"
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+11

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Sunday Landscaping
4.6(
55
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Berkley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I highly recommend Sunday Landscaping. Dave responded right away with my quote for a fall clean up and was at my house within the week. Did a great job and for no additional charge offered to come back in December to clean up rest of leaves that would have fallen at end of season."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GBK Company, Inc.
4.4(
95
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove

Serving Berkley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hard workers very neat and do their best to remove trees safely. They are in constant communication with owners and offer suggestions about anything they see that could be a problem in the future"
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Response time4 days
Response rate92%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. 

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.

All of the tree root removal methods mentioned above are effective on any kind of root, whether it’s still growing or simply needs a gentle nudge to finish decomposing. The only difference is that larger roots tend to be harder to remove and may require multiple chemical treatments as well as manual labor to eradicate.

It’s possible, although a lot depends on the cause of damage and what steps you take. If the remaining parts of the maple tree are alive and not under attack by disease or pests, they can often be saved even if large portions of the maple tree have died. Frequent watering, careful pruning, mulch, and any recommended fungicides or insecticides can all help with survival.

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