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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 by94%of homeowners
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Sunday Landscaping
4.6(
58
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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 did an amazing job! My front yard was overgrown with poison ivy, and he turned it into beautiful flower beds with lovely purple flowers. He also created backyard beds that look incredible. Thank you!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GBK Company, Inc.
4.4(
95
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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

Trees aren't big fans of moving, and they do go into shock during a transplant. Although most carefully thought-out tree transplants see the tree recover from the shock just fine, there is always a risk of having an unsuccessful move. Proper preparation, timing, and diligent aftercare are crucial to minimize the risks when transplanting a tree.

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.

If you’re taking down a tree that you don’t suspect is affected by disease or pests and it’s nowhere near your home or other structures, then calling in a tree company should work fine. However, anything more involved means an arborist is a better option. These pros have years of experience with tree removal and can safely take down trees located next to structures, and they have the tools, sanitization equipment, and experience to remove sick or dying trees without infecting nearby trees. 

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

Tree pruning is a common and helpful tree maintenance technique that involves carefully cutting and trimming unwanted branches so that the tree can continue to grow and thrive. Pruning is done carefully and intentionally. Tree topping is a frowned-upon method that involves removing and cutting most or the entirety of the top of the tree, including structurally important branches.

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