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Maple Tree Services
4.9(
95
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Serving Lancaster, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Maple Tree Services was very professional, did the job with no problems, extremely careful and safety minded. I would hire them again and recommend them."
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(
47
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Serving Lancaster, 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 time5 hrs
Response rate95%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DM Jepson Tree & Excavation LLC
4.8(
60
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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 rate92%
89 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JSP Tree and Landscape
4.2(
215
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Serving Lancaster, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and friendly crew. Did a fine job removing our double oak trees which were compromised. I would certainly recommend their services to anyone needing tree work."
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Leominster 2014 Fall Reno

+23

Response time2 days
Response rate95%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
B&R Tree Service, Inc.
4.2(
111
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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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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%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Slocum Tree Service
4.8(
54
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Serving Lancaster, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had two semi-dead ash trees threatening my deck and my house. These 70ft trees were along my property line and less than 20 feet from my deck. I was afraid that a severe storm would bring them down. Mr. Slocum brought studied the situation. We agreed on a price and he brought in his equipment and crew who skillfully brought them down piece by piece. I was amazed how accurately and carefully he got the job done. They put on a fine show. They stacked the big pieces onto a truck, ground up the rest and hauled it all away. I was very please with the work. They had to navigate their trucks and equipment through some other a large maple trees to do this job and didn't damage a twig. These things weighed tons. I would certainly call them back the next time I needed tree work."
 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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Gomez Landscaping INC
5.0(
6
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Serving Lancaster, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It is possible to cut down a tree on your property yourself, but it is generally not recommended unless specific conditions are met. You should only consider this project if the tree is small (e.g., under 4-5 inches in diameter and short enough that you don't need a ladder to reach the branches), and you are experienced in handling a chainsaw. The tree must also be located far from any power lines, fences, homes, or other structures. Even for small trees, the work can be dangerous, and it's always advisable to have a spotter to ensure the tree falls correctly and no branches fall on you.

For any tree that is large, requires a ladder to access, or is near electrical lines or structures, you should always hire a professional. Attempting to remove a large tree yourself is extremely dangerous, poses a risk of serious injury, and could result in significant damage to your property.

Before any tree removal, it's also important to check your local and state regulations to ensure the tree is not historic or otherwise protected by your city.

The recovery time for pruning depends on how much you prune, the species of tree, and how well you care for it afterward. All trees grow new wood and often sprout additional branches after pruning. Ideally, trees should recover from normal pruning after one or two years. Heavy pruning or slow-growing trees may take several years to fully recover.

Coverage varies quite a bit by policy, but most homeowners' insurance policies will cover $500 to $1,000 of the cost of removing a tree. Additionally, if your tree causes damage to your property, like your house, many policies will cover some or all of the costs to repair the damage, depending on why the tree fell.

The shepherd’s tree, native to the Kalahari Desert in Africa, holds the record for the deepest known tree roots at over 230 feet deep. Some African communities refer to it as the “Tree of Life” since it provides food, shade, and medicinal properties to the surrounding community.

You’ll have to balance up the cost, the value of the tree (sentimental or otherwise), and the risk factors. An experienced arborist will help you understand whether transplanting is likely to be successful. The cost and hassle of transplanting a large, well-established tree are often not worth it, especially if the species is fast-growing and easy to source. The decision depends on the age and species of the tree, the conditions in the new site location, and how careful the company is when digging out and moving the tree.

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