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

Serving Newton, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

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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%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Marquis Tree Service
4.6(
264
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+5 more

Serving Newton, 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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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4 Daughters Landscape & Tree Service
4.8(
96
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Newton, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"4 Daughters comes out and mows my lawn weekly and they do a great job. They also do spring and fall clean-up, they tend my flowerbeds and lay down mulch, and they do snow removal in the winter. They do a great job and I find the prices very competitive."
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+252

Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Palmer Tree Services
4.9(
16
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Newton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot say enough positive things about Palmer Tree Service. Their response time was immediate when I contacted them for a quote, and Gustavo was very friendly and knowledgeable when he came out. Their quote was BY FAR the best out of three other companies, and their work was top-notch and worth every penny. We had a huge hemlock completely taken down, along with two other mature trees thinned out- none of which were easy to access with heavy equipment. The arborists were obviously masters at their job and amazing to watch, as much of it was done by hand. After the job was done, they cleaned up every last log and piece of sawdust; you couldn't tell they were ever there. I would give 10 stars if I could... and I am a very critical person!"
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+21

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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C&J Tree Services LLC
5.0(
21
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Newton, 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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Licensing requirements for arborists, also known as tree surgeons, vary by state and municipality. Many areas require a license, which often involves specialized education and experience. Even if not mandated, it's wise to hire a licensed professional as they tend to have more experience. Beyond licensing, look for certifications from organizations like the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), as this indicates a higher level of expertise. Certified arborists must typically pass a comprehensive exam. Always confirm that the arborist has a business license and is fully insured to protect yourself from liability. Seeking positive recommendations from local homeowners is also a good step in finding a qualified professional.

There are two types of arborists: certified and consulting. A certified arborist is licensed and equipped to provide tree pruning, planting, fertilizing, monitoring, transplanting, treatment, and removal services. A consulting arborist specializes in tree appraisals, diagnosing problems and recommending treatments for illnesses. However, they will not provide these services themselves. Most consulting arborists are certified arborists who can refer you to a tree service that can administer the correct treatments.

State and local laws vary, but in most cases, you are allowed to trim any branches from your neighbor's tree that cross your property line. However, it's important to ensure you do not damage the overall health of the tree in the process. Removing branches incorrectly can jeopardize the health of the tree and could lead to you being on the hook to replace it.

Often, it’s the homeowner’s responsibility to handle the aftermath when a neighbor’s tree falls on their property. But if a tree has been obviously dead for a significant period of time and caused damage when it fell, a case can be made that the owner should have removed it, especially if the neighbor wrote you a letter about the tree or asked you to take it down. This can be grounds for a successful lawsuit in claims court and is a good reason to always pay attention to your trees and remove dead trees before they fall.

You can shape a cherry tree by trimming vertical branches, dense branches, and intersecting branches. Your personal aesthetic comes into play, as well. If you want to simply thin and shape the tree, you can get away with trimming the aforementioned parts of your cherry tree. If you want to shorten branches, however, consider thinning cuts, which alter the length of the branches while encouraging light penetration, new buds and shoots, and a structurally-sound shape.

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