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SID Professional Tree Service LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Bristol, RI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"SID tree service did a great job trimming three trees and a 70 foot row of arborvitae’s. The crew is professional. They showed up right in time and left the yard impeccable. I will be hiring them again soon."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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S.O.S LawnCare
5.0(
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Bristol, RI and surrounding areas

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Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Good person ,real with his job real and explaining everything I need by season’s wao just hire him ones and you can see what I see the changes in my yard plus prices ridiculous recommended for me and my neighbors 120 %."
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Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Triple M Tree Service and Landscaping LLC
5.0(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Bristol, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The contractors did a great job! The came on time, were very polite, and really listened to what we needed to have done. They removed several overgrown bushes, trimmed other bushes, and removed a VERY large stump. They spent a long time trimming a crabapple tree in the front yard and consulted us while they worked to make sure we were happy!"
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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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Sunday Landscaping
4.6(
56
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Bristol, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I highly recommend Sunday Landscaping. Dave responded right away with my quote for a fall clean up and was at my house within the week. Did a great job and for no additional charge offered to come back in December to clean up rest of leaves that would have fallen at end of season."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SID Professional Tree Service LLC
5.0(
18
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Bristol, RI and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ismael & his team at SID Professional Tree Service arrived early and did a phenomenal job cutting back and clearing out years of dead wood, weeds and vines from our overgrown hedges. They also pruned portions of a large cherry tree in the front yard. My front yard has never looked better. The price was reasonable and the customer service was excellent. I would highly recommend this company to others."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

While there is a lot of debate about whether boiling water is strong enough to kill tree roots, it is not best to remove the roots from large, old trees. You may be able to weaken young roots enough to remove them manually, but boiling water will likely not do the trick for large root systems.

Ideally, you should wait to prune until trees have gone dormant in late fall to early winter. The worst times to prune trees are early fall and late summer, as pruning them so close to dormancy makes it difficult for the tree recover before it goes dormant for the season.

Pruning a tree is a yearly DIY job that involves removing small dead branches, leaves, and blooms to help the tree grow bigger and stronger. You can often complete the job with basic home gardening tools. Trimming a tree, however, removes larger sections to control the direction the tree grows in and protects your home, utility wires, and yard from potentially dangerous branches.

Full decorating services often provide rental trees for their Christmas packages, so you shouldn’t have any trouble finding one. However, individual interior decorators and others may not offer rented trees, so always check the specifics of their services before booking. Keep in mind that you’ll need to prepare the Christmas tree for pick-up shortly after the holidays.

Hiring an arborist or tree surgeon is usually more expensive than a standard tree company, but it is often worth the investment. Arborists have education and certifications that standard companies typically lack, leading to a more professional, expert-level service. Their expertise is particularly valuable for diseased or infested trees, as they can ensure safer removal and help prevent the issue from spreading. Additionally, arborists may be necessary for work near power lines, as uncertified companies are often not permitted to service these trees. If your goal is to preserve the health of your trees, an arborist is the best choice. Their services, such as stump grinding, are also performed with greater expertise to ensure a safe depth that won't cause your lawn to collapse over time.

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