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Tree Removal
As mentioned above, trees are more often than not a benefit to a property and perform plenty of useful functions. However, there are times when you'll want to or need to remove a tree. There are several situation in which a tree can be hazardous or dangerous, and in these cases you'll want to have them removed as soon as possible.
The first thing to take into consideration is: how healthy is your tree? Without the right maintenance, trees can quickly develop disease or decay. If a tree is far gone enough to where up to 50% of the tree has rot, insect infestation or damage then you'll want to get it removed before it caused damage. You'll be able to spot damage or disease through a hollow trunk, cracks in the trunk, dead branches sprouts coming in at the base of the tree, or if the tree is leaning precariously to one side. You should give your tree a quick visual inspection to see if you spot any of these characteristics. If you do, then it's likely time for that tree to get removed. If your tree is growing precariously close to phone lines or power lines, or close to your house, weak or damaged branches may fall and cause harm to your property, power lines, or worse yet, fall on you or your loved ones. So if you notice any of these things, you'll want to get that tree removed sooner than later, before anything bad has the chance to happen.
If you're not sure whether or not your tree is showing signs of decay or damage, you can always give us a call and get us to come out and inspect your trees so you can get a professional opinion on the condition of your trees.
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The first thing to take into consideration is: how healthy is your tree? Without the right maintenance, trees can quickly develop disease or decay. If a tree is far gone enough to where up to 50% of the tree has rot, insect infestation or damage then you'll want to get it removed before it caused damage. You'll be able to spot damage or disease through a hollow trunk, cracks in the trunk, dead branches sprouts coming in at the base of the tree, or if the tree is leaning precariously to one side. You should give your tree a quick visual inspection to see if you spot any of these characteristics. If you do, then it's likely time for that tree to get removed. If your tree is growing precariously close to phone lines or power lines, or close to your house, weak or damaged branches may fall and cause harm to your property, power lines, or worse yet, fall on you or your loved ones. So if you notice any of these things, you'll want to get that tree removed sooner than later, before anything bad has the chance to happen.
If you're not sure whether or not your tree is showing signs of decay or damage, you can always give us a call and get us to come out and inspect your trees so you can get a professional opinion on the condition of your trees.
Tree Trimming
If you want the trees on your property to look good and flourish, then you're going to have to give them regular maintenance. With the right maintenance you'll be able to keep your trees healthy and they'll continue to be a real asset to your home or business.
There are a multitude of reasons why it's good and even necessary to prune and trim your trees, but we're just going to touch on a few of them here to give you a basic picture of why it's necessary and what it helps with.
If the branches of your trees are tangled and overgrown, it detracts from the beauty of the tree and your property. With a good prune you can encourage the branches to grow in the right direction and keep them from tangling and growing over each other.
Keeping your branches pruned will also prevent them from getting too long, dying and falling off, which can potentially hurt passersby and damage your property. So pruning doesn't only have an aesthetic benefit, but it also plays a large part in keeping your property safe. Not only this, but pruning and trimming will allow your trees to grow strong and healthy. Think of trimming like a hair cut: when you cut the dry, split ends off of hair it makes way for new strong hair to grow. The same applies to trees.
There are a lot of tricks and techniques to trimming and pruning well, for example what branches to cut, where to cut them, what time of year they need to be cut, etc. If you trim a certain kind of tree in the winter you won't get the same results as trimming in the spring. It also greatly depends on what type of tree you have, whether they have fruit or flowers and such. It takes a lot of knowledge and experience to know what you're doing when taking care of trees, studying and time on the job to get to know exactly how to best treat them so you get the best out of them. But that's where you're in luck! We're more than ready to take care of all your pruning and trimming needs. All you need to do is give us a call!
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There are a multitude of reasons why it's good and even necessary to prune and trim your trees, but we're just going to touch on a few of them here to give you a basic picture of why it's necessary and what it helps with.
If the branches of your trees are tangled and overgrown, it detracts from the beauty of the tree and your property. With a good prune you can encourage the branches to grow in the right direction and keep them from tangling and growing over each other.
Keeping your branches pruned will also prevent them from getting too long, dying and falling off, which can potentially hurt passersby and damage your property. So pruning doesn't only have an aesthetic benefit, but it also plays a large part in keeping your property safe. Not only this, but pruning and trimming will allow your trees to grow strong and healthy. Think of trimming like a hair cut: when you cut the dry, split ends off of hair it makes way for new strong hair to grow. The same applies to trees.
There are a lot of tricks and techniques to trimming and pruning well, for example what branches to cut, where to cut them, what time of year they need to be cut, etc. If you trim a certain kind of tree in the winter you won't get the same results as trimming in the spring. It also greatly depends on what type of tree you have, whether they have fruit or flowers and such. It takes a lot of knowledge and experience to know what you're doing when taking care of trees, studying and time on the job to get to know exactly how to best treat them so you get the best out of them. But that's where you're in luck! We're more than ready to take care of all your pruning and trimming needs. All you need to do is give us a call!
Stump Grinding
A leftover stump is never just a cosmetic problem. Most homeowners assume it will slowly rot away and stop thinking about it, but a stump left in the ground can take five to ten years, sometimes longer, to break down on its own. In the meantime it sits there as a tripping hazard, dulls your mower blades, and takes up space you could actually use.
Left alone, an old stump also invites trouble. Decaying wood is a magnet for carpenter ants, termites and other wood boring insects, and once they move in, they don't always stay put. Fungus that takes hold in a rotting stump can spread through the root system to nearby healthy trees and shrubs. And because roots keep growing even after a tree is cut down, they can push up through nearby soil, patios or walkways as they slowly decompose.
Stump grinding solves all of this in an afternoon instead of a decade. We bring in a wheel grinder and work the stump down below grade, chewing it into fine wood chips as we go. How deep we grind depends on what you're planning next: a few inches is plenty if you just want the yard to look clean, but if you're planning to put in a garden bed or run irrigation through that spot, we'll grind deeper and talk you through the options first. Before we start, we always check the area for anything hazardous nearby, like utility lines or buried cables, so there are no surprises partway through.
Once the grinding is done, you're left with a loose bed of wood chips and soil right where the stump used to be. We can haul that away for you, or leave it behind since it makes surprisingly good mulch for garden beds once it's had a little time to settle. Either way, you get a level, plantable patch of yard back, and one less thing on your property working against you.
If you've got a stump or two around your North Andover property that's overdue for this, give us a call. We'll take a look, walk you through what it'll take, and give you an honest, free quote before anything gets started.
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Left alone, an old stump also invites trouble. Decaying wood is a magnet for carpenter ants, termites and other wood boring insects, and once they move in, they don't always stay put. Fungus that takes hold in a rotting stump can spread through the root system to nearby healthy trees and shrubs. And because roots keep growing even after a tree is cut down, they can push up through nearby soil, patios or walkways as they slowly decompose.
Stump grinding solves all of this in an afternoon instead of a decade. We bring in a wheel grinder and work the stump down below grade, chewing it into fine wood chips as we go. How deep we grind depends on what you're planning next: a few inches is plenty if you just want the yard to look clean, but if you're planning to put in a garden bed or run irrigation through that spot, we'll grind deeper and talk you through the options first. Before we start, we always check the area for anything hazardous nearby, like utility lines or buried cables, so there are no surprises partway through.
Once the grinding is done, you're left with a loose bed of wood chips and soil right where the stump used to be. We can haul that away for you, or leave it behind since it makes surprisingly good mulch for garden beds once it's had a little time to settle. Either way, you get a level, plantable patch of yard back, and one less thing on your property working against you.
If you've got a stump or two around your North Andover property that's overdue for this, give us a call. We'll take a look, walk you through what it'll take, and give you an honest, free quote before anything gets started.
Emergency Tree Service
Not every damaged tree is an emergency, but some very clearly are. A limb hanging in the tree instead of on the ground, a trunk leaning at a new angle after a storm, branches resting on power lines, or a tree that's come down across your driveway, your car or your roof: these can't wait for a regular appointment. They need to come down safely, and soon.
North Andover gets its share of nor'easters, ice storms and heavy wet spring snow, and trees that looked perfectly healthy in the fall can fail under that kind of load. What makes storm damage tricky is that the danger doesn't always end when the wind dies down. A cracked limb or a trunk with a hidden split can hold on for days before it finally gives way, often with no warning at all.
If you're looking at a tree or limb that's clearly compromised, the safest thing you can do is keep your distance, keep others away from the area, especially if it's anywhere near power lines, and give us a call rather than trying to handle it yourself. Broken limbs are often under tension, meaning they can snap back or drop suddenly once you start cutting, which is exactly how a lot of DIY tree work ends in an ER visit.
When we get there, we start by reading the situation: what's under tension, what's actually supporting the tree's weight, and what's safe to approach. From there we remove the hazard piece by piece, rigging and lowering sections carefully when there's a house, car or fence nearby, then clear the debris and leave the area usable again. If there's a stump or a pile of brush left behind, we can grind or chip that too while we're there.
Storms don't check the clock, so neither do we. If you've got a tree emergency in North Andover or anywhere on the North Shore, call any time, day or night, and we'll get someone out to make it safe.
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North Andover gets its share of nor'easters, ice storms and heavy wet spring snow, and trees that looked perfectly healthy in the fall can fail under that kind of load. What makes storm damage tricky is that the danger doesn't always end when the wind dies down. A cracked limb or a trunk with a hidden split can hold on for days before it finally gives way, often with no warning at all.
If you're looking at a tree or limb that's clearly compromised, the safest thing you can do is keep your distance, keep others away from the area, especially if it's anywhere near power lines, and give us a call rather than trying to handle it yourself. Broken limbs are often under tension, meaning they can snap back or drop suddenly once you start cutting, which is exactly how a lot of DIY tree work ends in an ER visit.
When we get there, we start by reading the situation: what's under tension, what's actually supporting the tree's weight, and what's safe to approach. From there we remove the hazard piece by piece, rigging and lowering sections carefully when there's a house, car or fence nearby, then clear the debris and leave the area usable again. If there's a stump or a pile of brush left behind, we can grind or chip that too while we're there.
Storms don't check the clock, so neither do we. If you've got a tree emergency in North Andover or anywhere on the North Shore, call any time, day or night, and we'll get someone out to make it safe.
Hedge Trimming
A hedge that never gets trimmed doesn't just get bigger, it gets hollow. As the outer branches spread and shade everything underneath, the leaves on the inside start dropping off because they're not getting any light. What looks like a full, healthy hedge from the sidewalk can actually be a thin green shell wrapped around a bare, woody frame, and once that happens, it's a lot harder to fix than a hedge that's been kept up all along.
Timing matters more than most people realize. Flowering shrubs like lilac, forsythia and rhododendron set next year's flower buds not long after this year's blooms fade, so pruning them at the wrong time of year can mean cutting off next spring's flowers before they even had a chance. Evergreens like arborvitae and boxwood are more forgiving, but they still do best with a light hand and a trim timed to their dormant season rather than the middle of a hot summer.
There's also a difference between shearing and real pruning, even though they can look similar once a hedge is done. Shearing, running power trimmers over the outside to get a clean, flat surface, is quick and it's what most of us picture when we think of hedge trimming. But if that's the only thing a hedge ever gets, it builds exactly the hollow shell described above. Mixed in with real thinning cuts, taking whole branches back to where they meet a larger stem, light and air can actually reach the inside of the plant again, which is what keeps it dense and green all the way through, not just on the surface.
When we trim a hedge, we start by clearing out anything dead, damaged or diseased, since that's the wood most likely to be harboring pests or fungus. From there we look at the shape and health of the plant as a whole before making a single cut, working out where it needs to come in, where it can be left alone, and where a few thinning cuts will do more good than another round of shearing.
Whether it's a quick shape up before company comes over or a hedge that's gotten away from you over a few seasons, we've got the tools and the plant knowledge to get it right. If you're in North Andover and your hedges or bushes could use some attention, give us a call.
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Timing matters more than most people realize. Flowering shrubs like lilac, forsythia and rhododendron set next year's flower buds not long after this year's blooms fade, so pruning them at the wrong time of year can mean cutting off next spring's flowers before they even had a chance. Evergreens like arborvitae and boxwood are more forgiving, but they still do best with a light hand and a trim timed to their dormant season rather than the middle of a hot summer.
There's also a difference between shearing and real pruning, even though they can look similar once a hedge is done. Shearing, running power trimmers over the outside to get a clean, flat surface, is quick and it's what most of us picture when we think of hedge trimming. But if that's the only thing a hedge ever gets, it builds exactly the hollow shell described above. Mixed in with real thinning cuts, taking whole branches back to where they meet a larger stem, light and air can actually reach the inside of the plant again, which is what keeps it dense and green all the way through, not just on the surface.
When we trim a hedge, we start by clearing out anything dead, damaged or diseased, since that's the wood most likely to be harboring pests or fungus. From there we look at the shape and health of the plant as a whole before making a single cut, working out where it needs to come in, where it can be left alone, and where a few thinning cuts will do more good than another round of shearing.
Whether it's a quick shape up before company comes over or a hedge that's gotten away from you over a few seasons, we've got the tools and the plant knowledge to get it right. If you're in North Andover and your hedges or bushes could use some attention, give us a call.
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If you are in need of tree removal and tree trimming services, please give us a call today. We have worked for years to build up our company to what it is today. By investing in reliable and quality equipment, staying up to date with our certifications and insurance, as well as working well with customers and providing affordable services, we stand out as one of the top local tree companies on the North Shore.
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What our customers are saying
“One of the best tree companies we've dealt with hands down! Not only were they quick to respond but worked with our busy schedule to provide the services we needed.”
James R.
Andover
“We had an excellent experience with this tree company, and I wouldn't think twice to reach out if I ever needed to call for a local tree company again.”
Karen G.
North Andover, MA
“They took the time to advise me on what I should do about the trees on my property that weren't doing well, we ended up removing most of them at a fair price. Was happy with their service.”
George T.
Lawrence
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Getting your trees taken care of, simply.
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Free On-Site Estimate
We inspect your trees and give you a clear, honest price.
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Professional Tree Service
Our trained crew handles the job safely and efficiently.
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Complete Cleanup
We leave the area clean, tidy and ready to use.
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Tree Service North Andover MA
Trees. We can't live without them! Pretty much any location looks better with well groomed, healthy trees. They brighten up our landscapes, homes, parks and cities with their vivid colors throughout the year and add beauty and richness to every place they populate. They provide us with shade in the summer, reducing the amount of heat absorbed by the concrete of roads and sidewalks. Not only this, but they provide us with oxygen and filter the air for us, keeping us alive and healthy.
But in order for trees to grow strong, beautiful and healthy, they need to be well taken care of. You can't simply plant a tree and hope that it will stay healthy and grow as it should. Often, when trees aren't groomed and looked after as they should be, they can end up being a problem rather than benefit and may need to be removed.
And that's where we come in. We are your local New England tree care service and tree removal company, and we're here to tend to your trees, hedges and bushes to make sure the healthy ones are getting the care they need and the dangerous or inconvenient ones get removed safely. We also do professional stump grinding and removal.
Service Areas
Proudly serving the North Shore
North Andover is home base, but our crews are out across the North Shore every week, from routine trims to storm cleanup. If your town isn't listed here, give us a call anyway, there's a good chance we already work in your neighborhood.
North Andover
Andover
Lawrence
Haverhill
Boxford
Georgetown
Middleton
Groveland
Methuen
Topsfield
North Reading
West Newbury