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Avatar for Willpower Stump Grinding
Willpower Stump Grinding
4.9(
47
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WillPower Stump Grinding is an excellent service to go with very professional timely meers commitment and priced well. Great job with cleanup uses caution when operating his machine not to damage the yard. Highly recommended."
Just about 6 feet
"Safety first"
propelled grinder
Big old tree
Eyesore stump

+5

Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stump N' Grind, LLC
4.9(
77
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Affordably priced, very timely, and very thorough. I had a cluster (9 or 10) of Maple stumps located on a mound covered with rocks and roots, which I believed to be a very challenging job. I was glad I sought out Home Advisor and selected Stump n' Grind from the recommended list they provided. This is about the third or fourth third time I sought Home Advisor for their recommendations. I am highly satisfied with the people and businesses they recommended. I have told others that Home Advisor is a trusted source for seeking professionals for jobs around their house."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Marquis Tree Service
4.6(
264
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very happy with the work the Marquis team did for me. Three people; one is a woman. I applaud hiring women for this type of work; thank you, Marquis. They did exactly what I wanted done; the correct amount of trimming of big branches to open up more light on my deck and stop leaves and birds from making a mess throughout the year. I did not have to tell the crew what to do; they are the professionals and did a great job. I will be recommending Marquis to others; their quote came in much lower than other arborists; and I was very pleased with the result. GOOD value. Good cleanup."
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Response time9 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for DM Jepson Tree & Excavation LLC
DM Jepson Tree & Excavation LLC
4.8(
60
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wow great crew very professional and fantastic work . Spent 2.5 hours watching them cutting down trees with crane , very cool . Cleaned up area very nicely after finished. WILL use them again If you are looking for a tree service company Look no further"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate92%
89 neighbors recently requested a quote
Brian Murphy's Expert Tree Care
4.8(
140
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"When Brian arrived with his crew and heavy duty equipment I was very impressed. I was concerned about the utility lines going through this large tree they were going to remove, Brian assured me he would be able to work around them. They left my property the same way it was before he started the job. Brian and his crew were fantastic, they did a awesome job. Brian even called after the job was completed to be sure I was satisfied with the work. I would highly recommend them for any tree services needed and I will call them in the future."
Response time1 day
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
GF Landscape
5.0(
21
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Top notch service. They did a superior job of weeding, pruning, edging and spreading mulch. They are easy to communicate with and covered all the bases as I requested. I highly recommend them and will certainly hire them again. Very nice company."
Response time7 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for RGS Tree Service
RGS Tree Service
4.5(
194
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I met with Rudy of RGS Tree Service and received an estimate to remove a small Maple tree (25-30 ft.) that had rotted and was a fall hazard, and to trim back a couple of other trees in my yard. Once we agreed on a price ($800) that I was comfortable paying, I received a written agreement from Rudy that described the work to be performed. The next morning, a fleet of RGS vehicles showed up, including a bucket truck, along with a dozen workers. My job was small, so after assessing the work to be done, they left behind the men, vehicles and equipment needed for my job, while the others went onto their next job. The tree work was done quickly and competently. The cut tree was guided by rope and allowed to fall safely into the driveway. These guys were surgeons with their pole and chain saws, cutting with precision. The downed tree and cut limbs were fed into a chipper and disposed of. My property was then swept and blown clean. The crew was friendly and courteous, and understood the work that I wanted performed. I am extremely satisfied with the work performed by RGS and will definitely hire them again, when the need arises. 5 STARS!"
Response time1 day
98 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You don’t always need a permit to grind a stump, but you might need one depending on your location and the stump’s surroundings. Permits are often needed if the stump is part of a protected tree species, near public areas or utility lines, or close to environmentally sensitive zones like wetlands. Some cities also regulate noise and work hours. Always check local rules before grinding, and contact your city or county office if you're unsure.

Generally, you do not have the right to take fruit from a neighbor's tree, even if the branches overhang your property. The fruit is considered the property of the tree's owner. While you may have the right to trim branches that cross into your yard, the fruit on them typically still belongs to your neighbor. However, laws can vary by state and municipality. In some areas, branches that extend into your yard or trees that straddle a property line may entitle you to some of the fruit. The best course of action is to speak with your neighbor, as they may be happy to share. If a conversation is not possible, check your local regulations before picking any fruit.

If you’re taking down a tree that you don’t suspect is affected by disease or pests and it’s nowhere near your home or other structures, then calling in a tree company should work fine. However, anything more involved means an arborist is a better option. These pros have years of experience with tree removal and can safely take down trees located next to structures, and they have the tools, sanitization equipment, and experience to remove sick or dying trees without infecting nearby trees. 

Horticulturist is a broad term for any type of plant and soil expert. An arborist, meanwhile, specializes in all aspects of tree care. You should hire an arborist when you need assistance with tree-related tasks, such as pruning large trees, removing trees, diagnosing a sick tree, or emergency tree services. Horticulturists aren’t qualified to handle those types of tasks.

On average, tree removal costs around $750, with a typical range between $200 and $2,000. The final price depends on several factors, including the tree's height, trunk diameter, species, and overall health. Accessibility is also a key factor; costs will be higher if the tree is in a hard-to-reach area or located near structures like power lines or your home. Additional costs may apply for services such as stump removal (which can add $100 to $150), log-splitting, debris cleanup, and obtaining necessary permits. It is also customary to tip the professional, usually between $20 and $100.

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