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Maple Tree Services
4.9(
95
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Lancaster, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Edilson is the owner: an incredibly experienced arborist with a positive, polite personality. He provided a prompt, no-pressure free estimate which was more than reasonable (we had fielded a few estimates; his was the best). The day of work his crew arrived on time: all of them were friendly and respectful. They worked efficiently and the end product was better than I had hoped for (i.e. faster and with stellar pick-up). My experience with Edilson's Maple Tree Services was outstanding, and I would recommend them to all of my family and friends. They are commensurate professionals well-worth the chance!"
Maple Tree Services
Tree care services
TREE REMOVAL
Tree services
TREE REMOVAL

+2

Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Willpower Stump Grinding
4.9(
48
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Lancaster, 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 time6 hrs
Response rate94%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DM Jepson Tree & Excavation LLC
4.8(
60
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Lancaster, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great guy, good price. Trees came down without hitting my house so id give a thumbs up on the quality of his work. David went out of the way to make sure we were happy with the work."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate95%
65 neighbors recently requested a quote
B&R Tree Service, Inc.
4.2(
111
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Lancaster, 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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Flowers Garden Services, Inc.
5.0(
8
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business+2 more

Serving Lancaster, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a bunch of projects that were piling up and this team was able to take care of all of them in one day with the skills to take care of everything. And their pricing was so fair will make it easy for us to hire them again. I highly recommend them!"
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Slocum Tree Service
4.8(
54
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Lancaster, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steve Slocum and his crew were clean, efficient and respectful of our property and our needs. Steve did exactly what he said he would do and kept me informed through the entire process which included tree removal on two different home sites. I have used various tree services in the past but Slocum was by far the best."
 Topping the pine
80'+ maple trees. No crane or equipment access
 Back Left
 View of Front Side from Back
Crane

+86

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Drop A Log Tree Service
4.8(
9
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Lancaster, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed to have 4 trees dropped and the brush removed. Mark was able to provide a reasonable quote and did exactly what he agreed to. This is why I only deal with veteran owned businesses like Drop a Log. When I need more tree work done, I ll definitely hire him again."
Very tall pine tree
Happy tree
Between two fences
Sierra outdoors
Pine tree

+2

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Your neighbor is not in a good position to know if your trees are truly dead or pose any kind of danger. That’s why hiring an arborist or tree service expert can be such an important part of the process. If the trees are still alive and don’t pose any threat, you’re in the clear (but you may want to document and photograph everything in case events turn sour down the road).

But if a tree is visibly dead and near the property line, you should remove it to be safe. If a dead tree falls on a neighbor’s property, they may have grounds to sue for negligence. If any branches on trees have died, it’s a good idea to cut them back for similar reasons.

Finding a reliable arborist starts with researching specialists in your area and checking their licensing and certifications. Use online resources like the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to conduct research on each company. Next, contact the arborist and ask the following questions to see whether they are the right fit for your project:

  • Do you handle or specialize in dealing with the issue I’m having?

  • Are you fully insured?

  • Do you have customer references I can call?

  • Do you have any third-party certifications?

  • What equipment and strategies do you plan to use?

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.

For small trees, tree removal should take just a couple of hours to complete. Assume that a mid-sized tree will take between four and eight hours, depending on the extent of the equipment required and the health of the tree. Remember to add up to two hours for stump removal. Larger trees could take as long as one or two working days, about eight hours each.

If you’re wondering why tree trunks are painted white in your area, it’s usually to prevent sunscald, a condition where extreme shifts in temperature can cause tree bark to split. Fruit trees are especially vulnerable to sunscald, so this treatment is worth considering if it’s something that affects your trees.

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