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Top-Rated Arborists in Rockland - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for WOOD CHUCK STUMP GRINDING
WOOD CHUCK STUMP GRINDING
4.9(
30
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Rockland, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

 Stump Grind
Recommended by70%of homeowners
Avatar for Lopez Tree Service
Lopez Tree Service
4.6(
190
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Rockland, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Tree Works - Lopez was excellent. I requested a quote and Miquel was out first thing next morning. He viewed the work to be done, quoted on the spot and came with his team in the afternoon. The bucket truck negotiated my narrow driveway extremely well, the plastic planks protected my lawn. The tree trimming went flawlessly, with the chipper keeping up. The team worked well together, efficiently and in unison. Reasonable fee for the work involved. Would definitely recommend them."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
68 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for J&J Tree And Landscaping
J&J Tree And Landscaping
5.0(
15
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Rockland, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a large tree removal project involving 20 trees and including a large, damaged maple with 5ft dia trunk. I received multiple quotes for the project and ended up selecting Jose. His price was competitive and in-line with others. Showed up with his crew a day earlier than planned and completed on-time in 3 days with all material removed from site and stumps ground down. Great, positive attitude from Jose and all of his crew. Would hire again and strongly recommend."
Mans Work
Tree Works
Tree Works
Tree Work
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+2

Response time9 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Advanced Landscaping
Advanced Landscaping
5.0(
17
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Rockland, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Super punctual

"I had several large pine and oak trees had to be removed from tricky spots close to my house. Paul got the crane over there and was able to pick them out of there. The ground team had them limbed up and chipped in short fashion. Logs were hauled off and I also had Paul grind a couple of the stumps. Excellent teamwork by the knowledgeable crew. If you have nuisance trees, do yourself a favor and get Advanced over there!"
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Services & More LLC
Services & More LLC
4.8(
31
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business+2 more

Serving Rockland, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I hired this company for spring cleanup, and when they got here they were able to do so much more They edged all my beds. They mulched everything. They filled my new raised beds with loam. They cleaned my two ponds. They went way over and above what I expected, I would recommend them highly to anyone. They .were professional. They were courteous. They left nothing behind. It was absolutely the best experience I’ve had hiring someone in a long time. I couldn’t be happier. I would highly recommend them to anyone for any projects."
Furniture Assembly
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+4

24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for D Zacarias Landscape & Masonry
D Zacarias Landscape & Masonry
4.5(
39
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Rockland, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Diego and his crew did an amazing job clearing leaves from our yard--and doing fall maintenance on plants. Diego is very responsive and fair in pricing. The crew left our yard looking beautiful!"
Maintenance
Lawn Maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance

+8

Response time3 days
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Since overwatering can harm mature trees just as much as a lack of water, it’s important to know the signs of an overwatered tree. If your tree’s leaves are yellowing, wilting, or dropping leaves, it’s likely that you’re overwatering. Other common signs include rotting, fungi, soggy soil, soft or peeling bark, falling leaves, and brittle roots. 

If you realize that you’ve been overwatering your mature tree, stop watering and give the soil time to dry out. Then moving forward, increase time between watering sessions. 

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.

Lightning can cause massive damage, fires, and openings for other threats like bugs or fungal diseases. Barring any large fires or explosions, it’s difficult to tell how much damage a lightning strike has done until after a thorough inspection. Contact local authorities immediately if lightning strikes a tree in your yard and it causes a fire or explosion.

Unless there’s some sort of rule in your community’s homeowners’ association that requires you to remove a stump, there’s no law that says you have to take it out. If you’re not wedded to the idea of removing it, there are plenty of ways to get creative with this tree remnant. Using the stump as the medium for a wood carving or turning it into a planter are just two examples of ways to repurpose a tree stump.

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

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