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Avatar for Behind The Grind
Behind The Grind
5.0(
56
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Richmond, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mike from Behind the Grind was excellent. I had a small stump in the front of my yard that we needed to grind. He was prompt, friendly, professional, and gave a fair price. I would highly recommend!"
Logo
Logo
grinder
on the job
before/during

+8

Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Flores Farm Tree Service
5.0(
34
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Richmond, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael and his crew went above and beyond their contracted work. They not only did a fabulous job on my trees, they were polite, friendly, helpful and efficient. They voluntarily moved some heavy items in my tenants backyard that were in the way of the tree work. They were neat and thorough. I highly recommend Michael and Flores Tree Service to anybody needing tree work done. This was by far the best experience I have had with any contractor."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Kelley Brothers Enterprises, LLC
4.0(
9
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Richmond, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"We were delighted with the work done by Kelly Brothers. Within three days of our initial contact with his company, Noah had come to our place, and walked our property with us to answer our questions, and make recommendations based on what we wanted. We had an estimate three days later, and and the amount was about half of what he had expected. The work was completed exactly as we had requested. Best of all, it was completed in less than three weeks from our first call to Kelly Brothers. We will certainly use this business for any future projects. We recommend these young men highly!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Taconic Tree
5.0(
2
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Richmond, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Taconic Tree was very quick to come out and aid us on our dead branches hanging over our business. They were extremely fast, affordable/fair pricing, the clean-up was so precise that you could not even tell that they were there! We are looking forward to future business with Taconic Tree."
Response time50 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Casey's Tree Service
5.0(
2
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Richmond, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a rather large pine tree lake front obstructing our view We did not want to remove it but just wanted it professionally trimmed back. Casey did an excellent job. Now we have great, clear views of the waterfront. He showed up on time, was very professional and cleaned up the entire area."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Riffle Lawn Care & More
5.0(
1
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Tree Trimming

Serving Richmond, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Absolutely fabulous! I had an overgrown lawn about 3ft high and they didn’t even blink! Just said no problem! They were also the only people I called that actually answered their phone.& I didn’t have to leave a msg with a computer prompt that kept cutting me off. They even came to ck out the job first. It was a huge job and they are miracle workers. I will be utilizing their services for years to come. 10 stars! Definitely recommend them."
Ballston Spa
Ballston Spa
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Capital Flips Property Management
5.0(
1
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Richmond, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Joshua is a pleasant professional, well mannered young man. Who shows up on time and ready to work. He pays close attention to what is being requested of him and he is very detailed oriented.. This is the 2nd time I have hired Joshua for my outside projects. He does an amazing job. He mowed my lawn front and back while providing clean edges… He trimmed my shrubs, pulled massive weeds and he cleaned it all up by putting everything in lawn bags. He also set the bags out to the curb for city pickup. My property was clean beautiful and free of grass & shrub debris. I would definitely recommend him for your projects. I will be calling him again for fall cleanup/trim and for other odd jobs on the inside as well.. Lastly, but most importantly his prices are reasonable & he does not disappoint!"
Small Front Lawn
High Brush
Brunch Cut
Weed & Mulch
Weed & Mulch

+1

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

It’s not always easy to tell when a tree is dying, although signs like dropping branches and brittle bark can sometimes offer clues. It can also be difficult to know whether a tree is dead or dormant, especially if it’s a deciduous tree. You’ll want to wait until a growth season to get a good idea of a tree’s health. When in doubt, contact an arborist for a consultation.

Cutting down a tree next to power lines is never a DIY job, and it’s a good idea to contact your utility company first. In most cases, the utility company will need to take care of any tree problems within 10 to 15 feet of power lines. If you want to remove the tree for aesthetic reasons, hire a pro to do the job. Trying to cut trees near power lines yourself can create many safety hazards, and you could be liable if you inadvertently cause damage to electrical equipment.

If tree branches cross well into your property line, in many cases, these branches become part of your property, and you can trim them up until your neighbor’s property line. However, this issue will vary based on local ordinances, so you should do your research before making any decisions. Better yet, speak with your neighbor about how to handle any tree issues. 

If you don’t mind the branches, you can leave them be, but if they’re becoming a hazard, it’s definitely worth having a conversation.

On grafted trees, tree suckers will grow from the root stock, not the branches grafted onto it. Therefore, the leaves and characteristics of the suckers aren’t the same as the tree because they are different varieties. Root stock has more hardiness, strength, or drought tolerance than its grafted limbs, so if the suckers are from fruit or flowers, it might be different than the main part of your tree.

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