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Avatar for Willpower Stump Grinding
Willpower Stump Grinding
4.9(
47
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Serving Stow, 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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Marquis Tree Service
4.6(
264
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Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very happy with the work the Marquis team did for me. Three people; one is a woman. I applaud hiring women for this type of work; thank you, Marquis. They did exactly what I wanted done; the correct amount of trimming of big branches to open up more light on my deck and stop leaves and birds from making a mess throughout the year. I did not have to tell the crew what to do; they are the professionals and did a great job. I will be recommending Marquis to others; their quote came in much lower than other arborists; and I was very pleased with the result. GOOD value. Good cleanup."
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Response time9 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Palmer Tree Services
4.9(
16
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Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot say enough positive things about Palmer Tree Service. Their response time was immediate when I contacted them for a quote, and Gustavo was very friendly and knowledgeable when he came out. Their quote was BY FAR the best out of three other companies, and their work was top-notch and worth every penny. We had a huge hemlock completely taken down, along with two other mature trees thinned out- none of which were easy to access with heavy equipment. The arborists were obviously masters at their job and amazing to watch, as much of it was done by hand. After the job was done, they cleaned up every last log and piece of sawdust; you couldn't tell they were ever there. I would give 10 stars if I could... and I am a very critical person!"
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+21

Response time11 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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S1 Tree Services, Inc.
4.9(
46
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Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Punctual, courteous, affordable and did an awesome job cleaning up. Would definitely hire again and would recommend to anyone requiring any kind of tree work."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
69 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DM Jepson Tree & Excavation LLC
4.8(
60
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Serving Stow, 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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Lopez Tree Service
4.6(
186
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Serving Stow, 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%
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
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New England Tree Rescue, LLC
4.9(
30
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Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Owner/arborist was forthcoming in discussing the work, reviewed options, pros & cons, and provided his expertise about the trees and work in question. He came on the day, actually offered an early day (which I couldn't take advantage of but was great to be asked!), and did all the work efficiently and effectively. They cleaned up the branches, etc wonderfully! Jim was great and I'd recommend them without reservation."
Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Brian Murphy's Expert Tree Care
4.8(
140
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Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I recently had a tree removed from my back yard. I cannot say enough about Brian and his crew. They did an excellent job. I was very impressed with the whole crew, they all communicated so well with each other, from the tree guy, to the guy controlling the crane, to the guys guiding and shredding all the branches. Amazing job! They were on time, very friendly and personal. Very efficient and fun to watch. I feel like they went above and beyond. Cleaned up everything. i would highly recommend and will be using them again in the future!"
Response time1 day
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

If executed correctly your tree should survive after being transplanted to a new spot. However, effective transplanting requires six months, careful root pruning, safe transport to the new location, and replanting in prime soil conditions. You’ll also need an appropriately sized root ball for a complete tree transplant. A good rule of thumb is that, for every inch in diameter, your tree’s root ball needs to be around 11 inches. So a tree with a diameter of six inches needs a root ball of approximately 66 inches.

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.

A dead tree should always be cut down, because it could fall and cause injuries or damage, and it can also attract insects like carpenter ants. A tree that’s diseased beyond repair should also be cut down, but it’s not always easy for a homeowner to tell. Signs of disease include dying branches, a hollow trunk, leaning, and discolored or missing leaves, but your best bet is to hire a local arborist who can evaluate the tree and tell you if it can be saved or should be cut down.

Most tree surgeons cost around $100 per hour or between $70 and $200 per hour for their services. You might get flat fees for more straightforward services, like a tree assessment, tree removal, stump grinding, and one-off treatments, but many times, treatments for tree diseases or pests will be charged based on an hourly rate or a per-visit rate. Since the cost of a tree surgeon can vary widely, it’s best to speak with an arborist near you to get an idea of what your particular issue will cost to correct.

While there is a lot of debate about whether boiling water is strong enough to kill tree roots, it is not best to remove the roots from large, old trees. You may be able to weaken young roots enough to remove them manually, but boiling water will likely not do the trick for large root systems.

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