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SID Professional Tree Service LLC
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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

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Emergency services offered

"I had an amazing experience with this company and I recommend their service. They got here on time, took down three tall trees, cut them into small pieces, organized them in the corner of my yard and also left my yard clean. Besides that they have a good price and they are fast."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Triple M Tree Service and Landscaping LLC
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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

"They came and dropped 5 med-large trees that were close to my house. They showed up on time and did an amazing job!!! They were very professional and efficient. I couldn't be any happier with the whole experience. Would definitely recommend this team."
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Franco’s Tree service
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Bristol, RI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Extremely well, work completed punctually, Walter the specialist who led the process is very conscientious, patient and a pleasure to work with. I enjoyed having him do work for me and would not hesitate to hire him again if I need tree work. I very nice gentleman I am so happy I decided to go with him."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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Sunday Landscaping
4.6(
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Bristol, RI and surrounding areas

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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 rate97%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

If executed correctly your tree should survive after being transplanted to a new spot. However, effective transplanting requires six months, careful root pruning, safe transport to the new location, and replanting in prime soil conditions. You’ll also need an appropriately sized root ball for a complete tree transplant. A good rule of thumb is that, for every inch in diameter, your tree’s root ball needs to be around 11 inches. So a tree with a diameter of six inches needs a root ball of approximately 66 inches.

No, you cannot plant a tree above a gas line. Tree roots grow and spread over time and can sometimes dent, crack, or penetrate a gas line. Those same roots may also cause accessibility problems for maintenance or repairs. You can generally plant vegetation with non-invasive root systems, low-growing vegetation, and flower beds near gas lines. 

The average lifespan of an oak tree is 100 to 300 years, so long as it isn’t impacted by diseases like sudden oak death. Some species will last shorter or longer, depending on where you live.

It depends on the type of tree. Typically, late spring on the cusp of winter is ideal for trees about to emerge from dormancy and produce new buds. That said, late fall is ideal for certain deciduous trees prone to bleeding sap. Avoid trimming trees in early spring, when they’re prone to disease.

Whether tree roots will continue to grow after a tree has been cut down depends on the species. Some tree roots will eventually die because they can no longer get nutrients through photosynthesis. However, other species that reproduce through root sprouts can continue to grow and produce new sprouts for seven years or more. For example, the roots of elms, ficus, and willows tend to regrow aggressively, while the roots of pines, oaks, and maples will typically die. To determine if a root system is still active, look for new sprouts on the old trunk, stump, or any exposed roots.

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