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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

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Emergency services offered

"I recently hired SID Professional Tree Service for tree work at my home in Riverside, RI, and I can honestly say they are the best around. I have never seen such incredible workmanship and professionalism. Everything was explained to me in great detail before the work even started, so I knew exactly what was going to be done. Watching the crew work was amazing — organized, skilled, and extremely careful with every detail. It is hard to find an honest company these days, but SID Professional Tree Service truly stands out. Their work is impeccable, and they take great pride in what they do. If you want the very best tree service, I highly recommend hiring them. You will not be disappointed."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
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S.O.S LawnCare
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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

"On time and very professional. Great job at a reasonable price. I would highly recommend."
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+15

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Services & More LLC
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove - For Business+2 more

Serving Bristol, RI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I highly recommend this company for your job. They did a great job. They were very courteous, professional and expedient from start to finish!"
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Franco’s Tree service
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree 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

"They did a good job, easy to work with and very efficient. Only thing is they left a little too much of the tree stumps. Ugggg"
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+7

Response time11 hrs
Response rate93%
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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

"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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+11

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Recommended by53%of homeowners
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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

"On time, completed all work as promised. Highly recommend to any who need landscaping. Dave very nice to work with."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
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Done For You Landscaping
New to Angi
Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Bristol, RI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We are a local landscape company specializing in affordable and quality landscaping, moving, junk removal, haul-aways, and demolition.

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

Most tree surgeons cost around $100 per hour or between $70 and $200 per hour for their services. You might get flat fees for more straightforward services, like a tree assessment, tree removal, stump grinding, and one-off treatments, but many times, treatments for tree diseases or pests will be charged based on an hourly rate or a per-visit rate. Since the cost of a tree surgeon can vary widely, it’s best to speak with an arborist near you to get an idea of what your particular issue will cost to correct.

Aside from removing dead or diseased branches, you should prune your trees somewhere between every one and three years. Some people—particularly commercial farmers—prune their apple trees yearly to produce higher yields. This is the best way to promote tree health. That said, the average homeowner can get away with hard-pruning their mature apple tree every other year or every three years. 

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion.

Most plum trees are pruned into a vase or open wine glass shape. They’ll have a shorter central leader (the trunk) that supports three to four main branches. Of course, this isn't always the case. If you have a European plum tree, you can grow it in a pyramid shape. Let the central leader extend the length of the tree and prune smaller branches to create the pyramid.

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