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Avatar for GBK Company Inc.
GBK Company Inc.
5.0(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Rochester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Expert knowledge, responsive, fair pricing, and great customer service! We hired them to trim our arborvitaes, maple trees, and pear trees throughout our property. GB and his team were all fantastic to work with - friendly and happy to answer any questions we had regarding the project. From the initial quote to the final cleanup - we were completely satisfied. We'll definitely be calling back for more landscape work in the future! Thank you GB!!"
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Junior Landscaping & Tree Service
4.9(
36
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Rochester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n\n

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Sunday Landscaping
4.6(
59
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Rochester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dave & Lourenco from Sunday Landscaping did an outstanding job trimming, cutting and shaping shrubs and bushes that were covering the front of my house! I recommend them highly!! Joyce in Quincy"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GBK Company, Inc.
4.4(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove

Serving Rochester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"GBK company did a fantastic job removing a large maple tree from my yard. The crew was very professional courteous. They were very knowledgeable and brought the right equipment to do the job quickly and efficiently . Their attention to detail was awesome and they did great job cleaning up when they were through."
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Storm Damaged Tree
Response time4 days
Response rate93%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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South Coast Tree Service INC
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Rochester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! Call us today to discuss your project.

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Bleach can potentially kill some types of delicate ornamental trees, but for the most part, it will only kill the foliage it comes in contact with. Applying bleach is not an effective method of killing a tree. A better option is to use an herbicide, which is a chemical compound designed to effectively kill a tree. 

Tree roots are hearty and complex systems, so they don’t die immediately after the rest of the tree is removed. If you leave the root system in place, it takes anywhere from two to seven years for it to run out of nutrients. It is worth noting, however, that the roots stop growing and expanding after cutting down the rest of the tree.

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.

For Bradford pears, damage from storms is common, and if the trunk splits, it can pose a danger to people and surrounding structures. The best thing to do in that instance is to have the tree removed. If there’s only minor damage to the branches, pruning away the damaged parts is the first order of business. You may also want to consult a professional arborist to make sure the tree is healthy.

Burning a tree stump can be effective, but it comes with safety considerations and isn’t always best for every situation. It's essential to check local regulations and assess the safety risks involved. Stumps that are near wooden structures or other non-moveable flammable objects aren’t good candidates for burning due to the risk of the fire spreading. Alternatives like grinding or a DIY stump rotting project might be safer and quicker for getting the job done.

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