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Professional Tree Service
4.9(
152
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving West Townsend, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is an outstanding tree service. We hired them to take down 1 over 100ft pine tree and one maple about 55 ft. The employees of this company were so conscientious about their work and some of the hardest working men we have ever seen. The men who climbed to the top of the 100 ft tree were amazing. The work was done with safety the top priority and quality following. The owner Mario, was here the entire job and ensured the clean up was done as before they arrived. Not only do we rate there work as outstanding, out of the three estimates we received, their price was the best. We highly recommend this service."
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Essential Tree Service
4.9(
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Tree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving West Townsend, 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
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sato Solution Inc
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+2 more

Serving West Townsend, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

At Sato Solution, we are a family-owned and operated tree service company committed to providing safe, reliable, and professional tree care. We specialize in tree removal, trimming, pruning, stump grinding, and storm cleanup for residential and commercial properties.\n\nWe take pride in delivering quality workmanship, fair pricing, and outstanding customer service. As a local family business, we treat every property with care and work hard to earn the trust of our customers.\n\nContact us today for a free estimate and let us help keep your property safe and looking its best.\n

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GTL Forest Products
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving West Townsend, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to GTL Forest Products! With over 35 years in the industry, we specialize in land clearing and tree removal. Our equipped team has the professionalism, reliability, and experience to help you with your next project so call us for a free quote!\n\n

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Cutting down a tree next to power lines is never a DIY job, and it’s a good idea to contact your utility company first. In most cases, the utility company will need to take care of any tree problems within 10 to 15 feet of power lines. If you want to remove the tree for aesthetic reasons, hire a pro to do the job. Trying to cut trees near power lines yourself can create many safety hazards, and you could be liable if you inadvertently cause damage to electrical equipment.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

You can shape a cherry tree by trimming vertical branches, dense branches, and intersecting branches. Your personal aesthetic comes into play, as well. If you want to simply thin and shape the tree, you can get away with trimming the aforementioned parts of your cherry tree. If you want to shorten branches, however, consider thinning cuts, which alter the length of the branches while encouraging light penetration, new buds and shoots, and a structurally-sound shape.

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.

There are four common ways to prune a tree correctly: crown thinning, crown reduction, crown raising, and crown cleaning. The method you choose depends on the purpose of pruning. However, making the correct cuts is a vital part of the process, regardless of your method. Pruning incorrectly can damage or even kill the tree. So, you may want to hire a professional tree-trimming company to tackle the task. 

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