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SID Professional Tree Service LLC
5.0(
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Serving Westerly, RI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an excellent job, cutting down trees and disposing of all the materials. Also did some planting of shrubs and did an excellent job. Very professional. AAA rating. Gabe from Barrington."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
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Services & More LLC
4.9(
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Serving Westerly, 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!"
Furniture Assembly
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

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Right Coast Landscapes, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Westerly, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This company did just what we agreed on for trimming my very large old tree. He completed the job earlier than promised, and at the quoted price, which was MUCH less than what another company had quoted me. I recommended him to a friend who has already hired Lee for another residential job in the neighborhood."
Storm clean-up (before)
Flagstone retaining wall repair (before)
mulch job
Storm clean-up (after)
Flagstone retaining wall repair (after)

+72

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Done For You Landscaping
New to Angi

Serving Westerly, 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

Your neighbor is not in a good position to know if your trees are truly dead or pose any kind of danger. That’s why hiring an arborist or tree service expert can be such an important part of the process. If the trees are still alive and don’t pose any threat, you’re in the clear (but you may want to document and photograph everything in case events turn sour down the road).

But if a tree is visibly dead and near the property line, you should remove it to be safe. If a dead tree falls on a neighbor’s property, they may have grounds to sue for negligence. If any branches on trees have died, it’s a good idea to cut them back for similar reasons.

Unless there’s some sort of rule in your community’s homeowners’ association that requires you to remove a stump, there’s no law that says you have to take it out. If you’re not wedded to the idea of removing it, there are plenty of ways to get creative with this tree remnant. Using the stump as the medium for a wood carving or turning it into a planter are just two examples of ways to repurpose a tree stump.

Generally, if your neighbor’s tree hangs over your yard, you can legally trim overhanging branches. Keep in mind that you cannot cross your property line to cut the trees, and if you damage the tree by trimming it, your neighbor could sue you. Depending on the type of tree and value, this could mean dishing out two to three times the value of the tree.

It’s worth noting that the specifics of this type of tree maintenance and the guidelines around it may vary by location. Do your research and, most importantly, consult with your neighbor.

The typical lifespan of a Bradford pear is relatively short, only 15 to 25 years. However, these trees have issues long before their life is over. Due to their soft wood and fast-growing branches, Bradford pear trees often split around 15 years, making them a risk for falling branches and more prone to disease. 

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.

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