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Top-Rated Arborists in Boxborough - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Willpower Stump Grinding
Willpower Stump Grinding
5.0(
51
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Boxborough, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"William came out to remove two tree stumps from our condominium courtyard. He arrived right on time and we went over the job with him. He quickly sized up the job and gave us a fair price. William was very efficient and thorough in doing all the work that needed to be done to clear the area. He was very professional, kind, and careful to make sure we were happy with his work, and he offered to help with tree planting in the future. We highly recommend William and will definitely call on him again when we need help of this kind."
Just about 6 feet
"Safety first"
propelled grinder
Big old tree
Eyesore stump

+5

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Professional Tree Service
Professional Tree Service
4.8(
154
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Boxborough, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is an outstanding tree service. We hired them to take down 1 over 100ft pine tree and one maple about 55 ft. The employees of this company were so conscientious about their work and some of the hardest working men we have ever seen. The men who climbed to the top of the 100 ft tree were amazing. The work was done with safety the top priority and quality following. The owner Mario, was here the entire job and ensured the clean up was done as before they arrived. Not only do we rate there work as outstanding, out of the three estimates we received, their price was the best. We highly recommend this service."
Project
Project
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
77 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for McDonough Tree Removal Inc
McDonough Tree Removal Inc
4.9(
61
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Boxborough, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Shaun gave us an estimate to remove 3 maples, a black cherry tree and grind one stump in our backyard. One of the trees was close to a smaller maple, which we wanted to keep and there was no damage to it after the tree removal. Shaun set up the crane on the street in front of our house. Eric and Dave drove up with the chipper equipment. Shaun and Eric worked on the tree cutting and lifted the trees right over our house, letting them down in a side street. Dave fed the large tree chunks right into the chipper. The whole operation was done in about 2 hours. They cleaned up perfectly and you could hardly tell they were here except for some sawdust. Less than 2 weeks later a truck pulled up with two guys who proceeded to grind the one stump. They also did a wonderful job. Everyone did a great job and we were very satisfied. We will hire McDonough again if we need more trees removed. We will also recommend them to all our neighbors."
Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for DM Jepson Tree & Excavation LLC
DM Jepson Tree & Excavation LLC
4.8(
61
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Boxborough, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jepson Tree gave us a good quote. They showed up on time and finished the work of cutting down large oak trees from our backyard in a timely manner. All crew members are professionals. They did excellent work. I would call them again when I need similar work."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate95%
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for RGS Tree Service
RGS Tree Service
4.5(
195
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Boxborough, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Excellent experience. Needed a very large but sadly dying spruce tree removed. 27" diameter trunk, must have been 40+ feet tall. Plus, it was only a few feet from several houses. After getting some other estimates (including one for $4000 requiring a crane), Rudy showed up, looked at it, and quoted me the best price I'd heard - $1900. No crane necessary. In his words "no need for a crane, it would only make it more expensive". I gave him a deposit that day. A week later we got in touch to schedule the work. On the day before, he texted me to remind me he was coming the next morning. The team showed up on time, they were well-equipped, professional, and clearly knew what they were doing, and had the entire tree removed in about 5 hours. Even more, they did an EXCELLENT job cleaning up after themselves, and didn't leave a single bit of debris in my yard when they left. I would absolutely recommend RGS for anyone needing tree service, and I will undoubtedly use them again."
Response time1 day
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for D Zacarias Landscape & Masonry
D Zacarias Landscape & Masonry
4.5(
39
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Boxborough, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Diego and his crew did an amazing job clearing leaves from our yard--and doing fall maintenance on plants. Diego is very responsive and fair in pricing. The crew left our yard looking beautiful!"
Maintenance
Lawn Maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance

+8

Response time3 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Roberto's Affordable Landscaping
Roberto's Affordable Landscaping
4.0(
815
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+7 more

Serving Boxborough, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Needed tree stumps and roots removed, but live on a hill too steep to use a machine. Roberto's team did the project by hand. They were thorough, fast, polite, and cleaned up everything afterwards. Very happy with the results."
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+76

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
B&R Tree Service, Inc.
4.2(
111
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Boxborough, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Emergency services offered

Customers say: Quality work

"Bernard and his crew ere simply great. Very quick and responsive and very reasonably priced for the scope of the project. Bernard listened and understood exactly what was needed: removing 3 trees whose branches were overhanging utility lines. He got the job done the same day. I highly recommend B&R tree service. By the way, his office manager/ scheduler is so polite and professional which was simply amazing!"
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

No, you cannot plant a tree above a gas line. Tree roots grow and spread over time and can sometimes dent, crack, or penetrate a gas line. Those same roots may also cause accessibility problems for maintenance or repairs. You can generally plant vegetation with non-invasive root systems, low-growing vegetation, and flower beds near gas lines. 

It takes anywhere from three to seven years for a stump to decompose on its own. This timeframe can depend on the kind of tree and your climate. The lower to the ground the stump is, the faster it rots. If you kill a tree stump with salt, boiling water, herbicide, light deprivation, or burning, the tree stump decomposes faster. 

While trees can grow in the curb strip between the sidewalk and the street, this placement often poses the problem of interfering with overhead power lines. It’s best to consult your local utility provider and tree planting service before transplanting a tree that might grow into power lines. Also, you should never work within 20 feet of a live power line to avoid the risk of electric shock. Tree branches should never touch nearby power lines, so it’s essential to ensure your tree isn’t in danger of growing too close to them.

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.

Since overwatering can harm mature trees just as much as a lack of water, it’s important to know the signs of an overwatered tree. If your tree’s leaves are yellowing, wilting, or dropping leaves, it’s likely that you’re overwatering. Other common signs include rotting, fungi, soggy soil, soft or peeling bark, falling leaves, and brittle roots. 

If you realize that you’ve been overwatering your mature tree, stop watering and give the soil time to dry out. Then moving forward, increase time between watering sessions. 

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