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

Serving Salem, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Service performed by Bah Pro Tree Service - Excellent!!! From beginning to end, the service was fantastic. Work performed was great and clean up was amazing! You would never have known that I had trees and branches cut down in my backyard. I will definitely use this company again. I highly recommend them."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
23 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

"We felt very fortunate to have found Kucharski Tree Service. Everything was done as scheduled; the crew was extremely professional and respectful of our property. I would recommend this company to anyone looking for tree work! We will definitely be in touch in the future for any other issues."
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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

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.

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

Common signs that a tree is rotting include dead branches, a leaning trunk, peeling or cracked bark, leaf discoloration, and the presence of fungi. If you notice any of these signs, it’s best to hire an arborist near you to inspect your tree and determine if it can be saved or if it needs to come down.

The ideal depth of a tree notch depends on the tree, but it should usually be between 20% and 25% of the tree’s depth. However, if the tree is leaning towards the direction of the notch, it can be cut more shallowly—at as little as 10% of the depth. When the tree is leaning away from the direction it needs to be felled, you can cut deeper, closer to 30%.

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.

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