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Avatar for Kucharski Tree Care, LLC
Kucharski Tree Care, LLC
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Salem, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ty and Peter Kucharski are very professional and extremely talented arborists. They arrived on time and made very helpful suggestions as to what should be done to give our trees more light and increase growth. The results were amazing."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Stump N' Grind, LLC
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Salem, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Returned my call right away and set-up an appointment for the following week. He showed up on time and was very professional. He did an excellent job and kept the area clean. I would definitely recommend this service for stump grinding."
Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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NPC 3 Services
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Tree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Salem, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing.company! Had 4 huge trees removed ! They were very professional and cleaned up everything! I would definitely recommend this company to anyone looking for tree services! Thankyou again!!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate87%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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K J A S Tree Services
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Salem, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He showed up for the estimate ready to take on the job if the price was right. He came with a wood chipper and an assistant, identified which trees should be cut down, and where he would stack the wood. He removed six trees of various sizes, removed countless branches and brush, cleaned out the dumping pit of large limbs and branches, and was done in less the four hours."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kucharski Tree Care
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Salem, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service,arrived on time with crew needed for the job, extremely friendly,arborist certified mindful of care of trees and shrubbery left behind,removed any remaining leaves and twigs. Fair pricing true to quote. Highly recommend, will definitely use again."
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Response time1 day
Response rate86%
155 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Professional Tree Service
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Salem, NH 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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Rick's Tree Service
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Salem, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am so pleased with the results of the job Rick and his crew did. I got 6 estimates from Tree Service Companies that presented with all the big machinery, and big estimates to match. I hired the local guy and his crew that uses the pulley system and they were amazing. I had a pine that was over 120 feet...gone...They were efficient, friendly, but most of all I watched them work with extreme safety and co-ordination with every guy as a part of a team. I will definitely be hiring them again in the near future..."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RGS Tree Service
4.5(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Salem, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Excellent experience. Needed a very large but sadly dying spruce tree removed. 27" diameter trunk, must have been 40+ feet tall. Plus, it was only a few feet from several houses. After getting some other estimates (including one for $4000 requiring a crane), Rudy showed up, looked at it, and quoted me the best price I'd heard - $1900. No crane necessary. In his words "no need for a crane, it would only make it more expensive". I gave him a deposit that day. A week later we got in touch to schedule the work. On the day before, he texted me to remind me he was coming the next morning. The team showed up on time, they were well-equipped, professional, and clearly knew what they were doing, and had the entire tree removed in about 5 hours. Even more, they did an EXCELLENT job cleaning up after themselves, and didn't leave a single bit of debris in my yard when they left. I would absolutely recommend RGS for anyone needing tree service, and I will undoubtedly use them again."
Response time1 day
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Leaving the tree stump and letting it rot is never a good idea, as this leads to insect infestations and other frustrations. Additionally, decomposing trunks are at risk for diseases that spread out to the remaining plants and trees in the yard, thus ruining your whole outdoor aesthetic. It's usually best to remove the stump at the same time you remove the tree.

A tree growing close to a house can pose several risks, but removal isn't always the only or best solution. Potential problems include roots growing into the foundation and causing structural cracks, branches damaging the roof or promoting moss growth, and debris clogging gutters, which can lead to water damage. Trees can also provide access for pests and encourage mold. However, a small, healthy tree may not be a problem, and for larger, established trees, strategic trimming can be a cheaper and more beneficial alternative to removal. It is generally recommended to take action for trees within 10 to 20 feet of your home, especially if they are unhealthy or encroaching. Your best bet is to consult a professional arborist who can assess the specific situation and provide expert advice.

Generally, you should prune around 20% of an apple tree’s growth—and never more than 30%. This means that if you have a severely overgrown tree, it can take a few seasons to prune it back enough to produce the healthiest fruit. 

If you’re dealing with a newly planted or juvenile tree, hold off on pruning beyond the initial shaping. Wait at least a couple of seasons into fruit production since pruning can increase the number of water sprouts and unproductive foliage.

You will know that an oak tree needs to be removed when you see vertical cracks or dead branch stubs, which indicate internal decay. Other signs include trunk rot near the base of the tree and sprouts or small branches coming from the trunk.

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.

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