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Maple Tree Services
4.9(
95
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Serving Princeton, 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(
48
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Serving Princeton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Outstanding service! I am so impressed with the work done on my yard. I had multiple tree stumps located on a tricky hillside slope. Other companies passed on the job because of the difficult terrain, but William was able to grind them down with ease. Not only did he complete the tough job, but he also did a fantastic job cleaning up the debris afterward. The yard looks great. Reliable, skilled, and highly recommended—I would absolutely use him again!"
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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Woods Tree Services
4.9(
52
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Serving Princeton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Woods Tree Company was a pleasure to work with I needed help removing a dead tree and cleaning up the bushes in ny front yard, Not only did they do a good job they worked quickly snd were all very respectful and nice I will be calling them again when I need more help."
76 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by5%of homeowners
Leo's Tree Service
4.5(
477
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Serving Princeton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Leo's Tree Service is the local answer for all of your landscaping needs. We are proud to be locally owned and operated for prompt response to your needs. We strive for your satisfaction and your continued business. Our staff is knowledgeable in all aspects of our business and look forward to helping you achieve the curb appeal that you vision.\n\n** WE DO OFFER REMOVAL OF SNOW OF ROOFS**

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Hazard Tree Removal
5.0(
18
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Serving Princeton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would highly recommend this company, they were very efficient, professional and their customer service with excellent, because the tree that had to be taken down was in the middle of my fencing yard, that they were unable to use a mechanical lift, the job had actually to climb a tree, the cleanup was performed perfectly and the top of everything else, their quote was the lowest quote i received."
Response time11 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Slocum Tree Service
4.8(
54
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Serving Princeton, 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
Arm Construction & Management, Inc.
3.6(
51
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Serving Princeton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Andrew and his crew built a hip roof over my existing front porch. My front porch is much larger than most ( 12x 11).. The cost seem high at first, however well within range of other licenced and insured contractors. Skip any contractor who is not going to pull a permit and have their work inspected . He came highlly recommended by my roofing company, as well as 2 other homeowners who had work done by his company. All had high praises for the quality of his wokmanship.. Both homeowners have had him back for other projects. The roofing company regularly recommends him and 1 other contractor if Andrew is too backed up in contracts. Yes, it is best to book early for any GOOD contractor. I believe that what sets the best contractors apart from the rest is the quality of the workers who show up to do the work. Most owners and upfront sales people talk a great sales pitch. THEN when the actual team shows up, you soon begin to realize just what you have. ARM has an amazing group oh hard woring SKILLED employees. The inspector commented on the quality of wormanship. Natually all work passed inspection. I am also booking ARM for 2 orher future projects. If you are one of those people who believes you do the work right the first time, then this is a contractor you want in your contact list. It took me quite a long time & ALOT of trial and error to finally find a good contractor.. Save yourself the effot and cost of trial & error."
 Chimney
 Cedar Shake diamonds
 Paver Sidewalk / Patio
 Stone staircase / Flagstone walk
 Bulkhead / Basement waterproofing

+9

Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.

Salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, and burning can all help dissolve a tree stump. You can also bury the tree stump in soil or mulch to help it rot naturally. Killing a tree stump prevents future regrowth, but you may also remove it by digging it out or grinding it.

In some states and municipalities, you will need a permit to remove a tree on your property. In many cases where permits are required, a tree must reach a maximum height before a permit is required to remove it. You can either ask your local building department or a tree removal professional if you’ll need a permit. If you do, you can expect to pay between $50 and $150 for the permit alone. Your tree removal company should pull the permit for you and include the permit fee in your total.

If you’re looking to rot a tree stump fast, potassium nitrate will work far quicker than copper nails. First, drill several holes into the stump using a power drill, then pour potassium nitrate pellets into the holes. Next, add water to help the chemical absorb into the wood, thoroughly soaking the stump to ensure the pellets dissolve and spread evenly. Afterward, cover the stump with a tarp to retain moisture and block sunlight, then place mulch on top to secure it in place.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

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