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Avatar for Lopez Tree Service
Lopez Tree Service
4.6(
188
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Mattapan, 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%
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J&J Tree And Landscaping
5.0(
15
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Mattapan, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a large tree removal project involving 20 trees and including a large, damaged maple with 5ft dia trunk. I received multiple quotes for the project and ended up selecting Jose. His price was competitive and in-line with others. Showed up with his crew a day earlier than planned and completed on-time in 3 days with all material removed from site and stumps ground down. Great, positive attitude from Jose and all of his crew. Would hire again and strongly recommend."
Mans Work
Tree Works
Tree Works
Tree Work
Logo

+2

Response time9 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pablo's Landscaping, Inc.
4.5(
56
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Mattapan, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"The team at Pablo's did exactly what I asked: left certain plants alone while pruning and trimming others. I've had some horrible experiences with other landscapers but this team knew what they were doing. I will for sure hire them again!"
Trees Removal
Trees Removal
Trees Removal
Retaining Wall
Patio

+16

Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
102 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Services & More LLC
4.8(
29
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove - For Business+2 more

Serving Mattapan, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Adam called me immediately and met me that same day. I hired the company and they cut my grass that same day. They used a ride on mower and my land is uneven so some areas were shorter than others. Two days later they spread 10 yards of hemlock mulch and recut some areas of my grass with push mower. They will use a push mower in the future. My yard now looks beautifully landscaped. Communication is definately key with this company. They aim to please!!"
Furniture Assembly
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+4

84 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sunday Landscaping
4.6(
59
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Mattapan, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I highly recommend Sunday Landscaping. Dave responded right away with my quote for a fall clean up and was at my house within the week. Did a great job and for no additional charge offered to come back in December to clean up rest of leaves that would have fallen at end of season."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
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D Zacarias Landscape & Masonry
4.5(
39
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Mattapan, 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
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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GT Optimo Landscape and Construction, Inc.
4.4(
91
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Mattapan, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gustavo called the day I submitted the request and came out to take a look later that day. He was great - explained our options for tree removal. We agreed on which trees and how to leave the stumps (grinding down or outright removal to be determined later with other projects). We agreed on a price and because he had another job in our area, he was able to fit us in the following day. The day of, his crew arrived early. We had coffee ready or them and gave them the run of the kitchen and one of our two bathrooms. All were really nice and got to work right away removing two very large trees and one much smaller one. They were done in about 6 hours. Gustavo and crew cleaned up the entire sideboard and with the exception of the stumps, you would not know the work was just done. They were just fabulous and we are considering them for future tree removal projects."
Response time7 hrs
182 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Expert Tree Service LLC
4.4(
32
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Mattapan, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Iâ m glad i hired them. They did wonderful work on the trees out back. So much light is coming through now, my neighbors are happy that the trees arenâ t stretching over on their side of the fence, and itâ s just so much better. They were fast, efficient, and cleaned up the debris. I love how they all worked together so well to get the job done. Communication was great and everyone was very nice."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal

+7

Response time2 hrs
Response rate94%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

For trimming trees, your best tool is a pair of pruning shears or loppers. Both options work best for branches that are under 3 inches in diameter. Trimming trees with a larger diameter may require a robust tool like a small chainsaw or a handsaw, so take into account your tree’s diameter when deciding between tools.

Permits are often required for large tree removals, especially in urban areas or for protected species, ensuring regulation compliance and neighbor safety.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

It is possible to burn out a tree stump if it is dried out and in an area of your property with a large buffer. Drill holes in the stump and dig around the base so it burns more easily. Then, build a small campfire on top using kindling and firewood. You’ll need enough to keep the fire going for many hours to completely burn out the stump, especially if it’s large. 

Monitor the fire closely to ensure it doesn’t spread, and have a hose on hand if it starts to get out of control. When the fire is out, break apart the burned stump and dig out what’s left of it.  

If this sounds like a good option, learn more about how to burn a tree stump before attempting it, as it does come with risks.

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