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Avatar for Willpower Stump Grinding
Willpower Stump Grinding
4.9(
47
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Sterling, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WillPower Stump Grinding is an excellent service to go with very professional timely meers commitment and priced well. Great job with cleanup uses caution when operating his machine not to damage the yard. Highly recommended."
Just about 6 feet
"Safety first"
propelled grinder
Big old tree
Eyesore stump

+5

Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Leo's Tree Service
4.5(
477
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Tree Removal

Serving Sterling, 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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DM Jepson Tree & Excavation LLC
4.8(
60
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Sterling, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wow great crew very professional and fantastic work . Spent 2.5 hours watching them cutting down trees with crane , very cool . Cleaned up area very nicely after finished. WILL use them again If you are looking for a tree service company Look no further"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate92%
89 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hazard Tree Removal
5.0(
18
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Sterling, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very pleased with the removal of five large trees. I found Aaron to be honest, trustworthy, efficient and a very hard worker. I would hire him again."
Response time11 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Services & More LLC
4.9(
25
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove - For Business+2 more

Serving Sterling, MA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I highly recommend this company for your job. They did a great job. They were very courteous, professional and expedient from start to finish!"
Furniture Assembly
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+4

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B&R Tree Service, Inc.
4.2(
111
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Sterling, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Emergency services offered

Customers say: Quality work

"Bernard and his crew ere simply great. Very quick and responsive and very reasonably priced for the scope of the project. Bernard listened and understood exactly what was needed: removing 3 trees whose branches were overhanging utility lines. He got the job done the same day. I highly recommend B&R tree service. By the way, his office manager/ scheduler is so polite and professional which was simply amazing!"
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Flowers Garden Services, Inc.
5.0(
8
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business+2 more

Serving Sterling, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a bunch of projects that were piling up and this team was able to take care of all of them in one day with the skills to take care of everything. And their pricing was so fair will make it easy for us to hire them again. I highly recommend them!"
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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978 Landscaping
4.4(
5
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Sterling, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"A well done job at a fair price! I booked an appointment with them to plow out a long gravel driveway after a midwinter storm snowed us in. I greatly appreciated the quick response time along with the dedication Richard showed. Thanks again!"
Response time3 days
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

The average lifespan of an oak tree is 100 to 300 years, so long as it isn’t impacted by diseases like sudden oak death. Some species will last shorter or longer, depending on where you live.

The amount of time it takes for a tree trunk to rot depends on several factors, including the tree’s size, species, and environmental conditions. It can take anywhere from a few years to several decades for a tree’s trunk to rot. A tree stump, on the other hand, can take up to 10 years to disappear after it’s decayed naturally.

It could be anywhere from weeks to years for a dead tree to fall. A dead tree falls based on its weight, how it leans, the state of its roots, the state of decay, and what local windstorms are like, among other factors. Since it’s hard to predict the fall’s timing, it’s important to cut down a dead tree quickly and avoid any unpleasant surprises.

For small trees, tree removal should take just a couple of hours to complete. Assume that a mid-sized tree will take between four and eight hours, depending on the extent of the equipment required and the health of the tree. Remember to add up to two hours for stump removal. Larger trees could take as long as one or two working days, about eight hours each.

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