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Top-Rated Arborists in Salem - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Kucharski Tree Care, LLC
Kucharski Tree Care, LLC
4.9(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Salem, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a complicated job comprised of about 30 large trees in adjoining backyards with multiple dwellings in close proximity. The Kucharski brothers, their tree climber and crane operator somehow managed to complete the entire job in one day and left the area clean and undamaged. Very personable and reasonably priced! Would recommend them highly."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Stump N' Grind, LLC
4.9(
78
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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

"Matt was very professional. No one could beat his price and he was able to fit me in within days of contact. I will definitely be using Matt for future Tree service."
Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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NPC 3 Services
4.9(
295
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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

"Very prompt reply to our inquiry. The entire team was on time, professional, easy to deal with. At our request, Nick, the arborist, explained what work needed to be done to which trees - and gave us a realistic time frame about when the work could/should be done. We did have to have some trees removed immediately, and the work was done over a three day period. The yard was left in very good condition - no "dings" or ripped grass. Very impressive! They will be returning late fall to do some more work."
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Response time1 day
Response rate87%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kucharski Tree Care
4.5(
103
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree 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%
153 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rick's Tree Service
4.9(
65
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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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

The average tree pruning should take one hour with the right equipment. Light pruning of a small tree may only take around 15 to 20 minutes. Pruning multiple large trees in your yard will probably take several hours, including cleanup. However, tree pruning pros can do this job much faster, so you can rely on pros if you’re short on time.

A general rule is that trees need 10 gallons of water for each inch of the tree’s diameter. For large trees, that can amount to approximately 160 gallons of water or more. Watering big trees to this extent can take quite a bit of time using a hose. For this reason, you may consider installing a soaker hose or sprinkler system to make the job easier.  

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

In general, trees should be planted no closer than 15 to 20 feet from your foundation. For larger trees with far-reaching roots like maples, oaks, or poplars, a good guide is to plant as many feet from your home as the tree’s height is expected to reach at maturity. Some trees, like elms and willows, should only be planted far from where their roots may encounter sewer or water lines.

There are a few general rules to follow that will help you prune your trees correctly. One of the most important rules is to prune during the correct season for the type of tree you have. Typically, pruning should be during late winter. For younger trees, you should not remove more than a ⅓ of the tree's crown when pruning. Also, remember to remove dead and diseased branches first, then proceed with pruning the rest of the tree.

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