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Frequently Asked Tree Removal Questions

Yes. Every project starts with a free estimate which you can arrange and schedule by calling us at 978-851-3717, chatting with us via the chat widget on the bottom right of the screen, or visiting our contact page.

Yes, we are fully-insured and carry both General Liability and Worker’s Compensation policies. Both are available by request.

In Massachusetts, you are not permitted to cut down your neighbor’s tree, even if it leans toward your house. However, you have the right to trim any branches or roots that encroach onto your property, provided you do so at the property line and without causing harm to the overall health of the tree. We advise discussing your concerns with your neighbor to find a mutually agreeable solution.  Click here for more information.

In Massachusetts, you have the right to trim branches or roots of a neighbor’s tree that encroach onto your property, as long as you do so at the property line and without causing harm to the overall health of the tree. This principle, known as the “Massachusetts Rule,” allows property owners to address overhanging limbs or invasive roots to protect their property. However, you are not permitted to enter your neighbor’s property to perform such trimming without their consent. We advise you communicate with your neighbor before taking any action. More information regarding tree law can be found here: Massachusetts Government

In Massachusetts, your neighbor cannot compel you to trim a tree on your property, even if its branches or roots extend onto their land. However, they are legally permitted to trim any portions of your tree that encroach onto their property, provided they do so at the property line and without causing harm to the overall health of the tree.
In Massachusetts, if your tree falls onto your neighbor’s property due to natural causes, such as a storm, you are generally not responsible for cleaning it up or covering any resulting damage. However, if the tree was dead, diseased, or otherwise in poor condition and you were aware of the issue but didn’t address it, you could be held liable for any damage it causes. Regularly inspecting and maintaining the trees on your property is the best way to prevent potential hazards.

Yes, for tree removal and trimming jobs, we generally remove all debris that we are responsible for creating unless you request otherwise. We do not remove the debris left over from stump grinding.

Topping is not a good practice because it involves cutting off large sections of a tree’s canopy, which can severely harm its health and stability. This method leaves large wounds that make the tree more vulnerable to disease, decay, and pests. Additionally, topping encourages weak, rapid growth of new branches, which are more likely to break during storms. Proper pruning techniques are a healthier and safer way to manage a tree’s size or shape.

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