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Avatar for Willpower Stump Grinding
Willpower Stump Grinding
5.0(
50
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Marlborough, 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
Palmer Tree Services
4.9(
17
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Marlborough, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gustavo / Palmer trees did a great job trimming the big trees in my backyard. Space looks nice and clean. It is more open and still provides shade. They made sure to clean up and remove all debris as well."
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+21

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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C&J Tree Services LLC
5.0(
23
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Marlborough, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"C&J Tree service did an excellent job clearing some trees that were diseased on my property. They were on time, courteous and efficiently removed the trees and stumps, leaving the area ready for some fresh landscaping in the spring time (which I've already hired them to do). I highly recommend their services and plan to use them again for another project later this year to have arborvitae trees planted around the property line."
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+7

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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 Marlborough, 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%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lopez Tree Service
4.6(
188
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Marlborough, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"These gentlemen were very professional and got the job done in a timely manner. I am very pleased with their work and will definitely recommend them to anyone looking for tree removal and/or lawn care services. A company for sure."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
Brian Murphy's Expert Tree Care
4.8(
141
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Marlborough, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Brian Murphy's Expert Tree Care is fantastic! We actually first worked with Brian over 10 years ago, and I was so glad to see that he and his crew are just as helpful, professional, and respectful of our property as they were back then. It was frustrating trying to get callbacks from other tree companies in the area, but Brian responded and came by within 24 hours. He provided a very competitive quote and stayed in close contact right up until the work was scheduled and completed. It's hard to find that kind of reliability these days. I highly recommend them and will definitely reach out to Brian again if we need any more tree work done in the future."
Response time1 day
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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New England Tree Rescue, LLC
4.9(
30
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Tree Trimming

Serving Marlborough, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very happy, would hire again. On time, on budget and very meticulous about the quality of his work. Trimmed and reshaped a severely overgrown "live fence" shrubs. Review by Ed D."
Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

Though summer is not ideal, you can do some light pruning during this time of year. Just make sure it’s not excessive. Vigorous pruning will stress the tree and impact next year’s growth. Generally, August to September are the best summer-pruning months, particularly for fruit trees.

Local tree removal prices range from $200 to $2,000 overall, but vary depending on:

  • Local cost of labor and supplies

  • Accessibility of the tree

  • Local laws regarding who is allowed to remove the tree

  • The species of the tree (softer woods are often easier to remove)

  • Local seasonal discounts for the off-season

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

The typical lifespan of a Bradford pear is relatively short, only 15 to 25 years. However, these trees have issues long before their life is over. Due to their soft wood and fast-growing branches, Bradford pear trees often split around 15 years, making them a risk for falling branches and more prone to disease. 

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