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Avatar for BAH Pro Tree Service
BAH Pro Tree Service
4.9(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I strongly recommend BAH Pro tree service. They cut down a large dogwood tree that had become too big for the space. BAH Pro was prompt, polite, fair priced, and knew what to do. They cleaned up work site to complete their work."
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+19

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Palmer Tree Services
4.9(
16
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We highly recommend Palmer Tree Service!!! They arrived early and stayed late...a very hard working crew!! They were friendly, honest, easy to work with and their prices were reasonable. They were precise in their cuts and made sure not to damage our surrounding plants. They also did an exceptional job in cleaning up!! We highly recommend them!!"
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+21

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Marquis Tree Service
4.6(
264
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+5 more

Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marquis Tree Service was great from start to finish on this big job. John Marquis came out to scope the work, calculated the price on the spot, and tagged the trees that needed to be removed. A few trees were within the wetland buffer zone, so John wrote an excellent, detailed letter to our Conservation Commission to get approval for the removal. I had to be out of town the day they were scheduled to take down the 13 tall pines near our house, and I was worried about not being there to deal with issues, but John assured me all would be well. He called me that morning before they started the job, called me during the job to discuss taking down one more tree that hadn't been tagged initially, and confirmed when the work was done. I expected some damage to the lawn or driveway, but when I got home the only evidence that the crews had been there was the missing trees. I've used two other tree services over the past 20 years, and Marquis wins. They have the right equipment for the biggest jobs, the office staff is responsive, the crews work carefully and efficiently, the owner knows his stuff (he holds degrees in forestry and is a certified arborist), and (surprisingly) their price was competitive. I'd trust them with the biggest/trickiest jobs."
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Response time9 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Essential Tree Service
4.9(
13
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Tree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alex was awesome! He was very professional and gave us several options for taking care of our tree. This allowed us to do as much or as little as we wanted and could afford for the tree work. He was very thorough in his work and we are very pleased with how it all turned out. He was timely and professional during the entire project. We highly recommend his company."
Response time2 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Leo's Tree Service
4.5(
477
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Tree Removal

Serving Waltham, 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**

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Lopez Tree Service
4.6(
186
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They came and removed 2 trees by my garage in freezing cold temps, extremely windy conditions and icy conditions They were wonderful. Thank you, Lopez Tree Service."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C&J Tree Services LLC
5.0(
19
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very prompt, professional and thorough starting at initial communications with Jeremiah through tree removal and cleanup. A customer service oriented team. I will use C&J again and would recommend to friends."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

Most plum trees are pruned into a vase or open wine glass shape. They’ll have a shorter central leader (the trunk) that supports three to four main branches. Of course, this isn't always the case. If you have a European plum tree, you can grow it in a pyramid shape. Let the central leader extend the length of the tree and prune smaller branches to create the pyramid.

Transporting a fully-grown tree requires heavy equipment, typically specialized for the task. A tree spade is a truck-mounted tool that removes the tree from the ground in one location, transports it, and places it in a new hole in a new location. A combination of mechanized shovels and lifts is necessary to move very large trees, and the exact tools often depend on location and the surrounding area.

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.

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.

If it’s your property, then you can plant a tree near power lines, but it’s not the best idea. Any vegetation that grows within 10 feet or so of power lines will fall under the responsibility of the utility company, and they may trim or remove it as necessary. If you do move forward with your plan, try to choose a smaller ornamental tree, plant it as far away from the power lines as you can, and keep it trimmed to avoid future problems.

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