Tree Removal in Worcester, MA

A tree that’s dead, leaning toward the house, rotting at the base or simply in the way is a job for a professional crew. In Worcester most removals happen in tight spaces, close to houses, fences and power lines, and that’s exactly the work a good local crew is set up for.

Signs a tree should come down

• Large dead limbs, or no leaves on part of the canopy in summer
• Cracks or splits in the trunk, or fungus growing at the base
• A new or worsening lean, or soil lifting on one side
• Roots damaging a foundation, driveway or sewer line
• Exit holes or sawdust-like material that could mean insect damage

How removal usually works

For trees with room to fall, a crew may fell the tree in one piece. Close to buildings, they climb or use a bucket truck and lower the tree in sections. Ask your crew what’s included: hauling away the wood and brush, cutting firewood lengths, and whether the stump is ground or left.

Worcester is where Massachusetts first found the Asian longhorned beetle, in 2008. The beetle attacks hardwood trees, and the only way to stop it is to remove and destroy infested trees. Parts of the area are still under a state and federal quarantine that limits moving wood and branches out of the regulated zone, so a crew working here needs to handle debris the right way. If you think a tree has beetle damage, the ALB eradication program can be reached at 508-852-8090.

What does tree removal cost?

Most removals fall in a range of a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars, depending mainly on height, access and how close the tree is to the house. See the tree removal cost guide for typical ranges.

Other services

• Tree removal
• Tree trimming and pruning
• Stump grinding
• Emergency and storm tree service