Tree Removal & Cutting in Malden, MA
A dead tree leaning a little closer to the house every month. A heavy limb hanging over the driveway after a storm. A tree that has simply outgrown a small city yard. WA handles tree removal and tree cutting in Malden, Boston and the cities nearby, and the wood and branches leave with us when the job is done.
- Fully insured
- Open 24 hours, Mon–Sat
- Free estimates
- Homes & businesses
What does our tree removal service include?
Tree work in the neighborhoods around Boston is rarely simple: trees grow close to houses, garages, fences and the neighbor's yard. Every job is planned around what's underneath it.
Full tree removal
Trees taken down and cleared from the yard, including trees standing close to buildings, fences and driveways. Tell us how close when you call so we can plan the job.
Tree cutting and limb removal
Heavy or dead limbs cut back from roofs, driveways, decks and walkways, without taking down the whole tree.
Storm-damaged and fallen trees
Trees and limbs brought down by wind, snow or ice, cut off the house, car, fence or driveway and cleared. We answer 24 hours a day, Monday through Saturday.
Wood and branch haul-away
Logs, branches and leaves are loaded and removed so the yard is usable again. For a full cleanup of beds and lawn after the work, see Yard Cleanup.
Limbs touching power lines are the utility company's job. Call them first and keep everyone away from downed wires.
When should a tree be removed?
Some signs mean a tree has become a risk to your house, your car or the people walking under it:
- It's dead or mostly bare during the growing season.
- The trunk has deep cracks, splits or a hollow section.
- Mushrooms or fungus grow at the base , a common sign of decay in the roots or trunk.
- It leans more than it used to , or the soil on one side has lifted.
- Large dead limbs hang over the roof, driveway or sidewalk.
- Roots are lifting the driveway or walkway or crowding the foundation.
If the tree is healthy and valuable to you, a certified arborist can tell you whether pruning would save it. When it has to come down, we take it from there.
Who is responsible for a tree?
- Trees on your property are your responsibility, including limbs that hang over the street or a neighbor's yard.
- Trees along the street are usually public shade trees. Under Massachusetts law (Chapter 87), only the city's tree warden can approve cutting or removing them, so call your city before anyone touches one.
- A neighbor's tree hanging over your yard: Massachusetts lets you trim branches back to the property line at your own cost, without harming the tree. The state's guide to neighbors and trees explains the details.
Some cities also protect larger trees on private land, so a quick call to the city before a big removal is always worth it.
What should you do after a storm brings a tree down?
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Stay clear
Keep people and pets away from the tree and any wires near it, and call the utility if lines are involved.
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Take photos
of the tree and the damage before anything is moved. Your insurance company will want them.
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Call (781) 957-5327
We answer any hour Monday through Saturday and come out to look at what's needed.
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We cut and clear
The tree is taken off the house, car, fence or driveway, and the wood and branches are hauled away.
Storm damage on your fence too? Our fence repair crew can close the yard again once the tree is gone.
How does a tree job with WA work?
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Describe the tree
Call or send the estimate form with photos showing the whole tree and what's around it.
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Free estimate
We look at the size, condition and location of the tree and give you the price before any work starts.
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Cutting
The tree or limbs come down in a controlled way, with what's below it protected.
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Cleanup
Wood, branches and debris are hauled away and the area is raked clean.
Worried about a tree near the house? Request a free estimate before the next storm does the deciding.
What affects the cost of taking a tree down?
- Size height and trunk thickness.
- Location trees near houses, fences or wires take more time and care.
- Access whether equipment can reach the tree or everything has to be carried out by hand.
- Condition dead and storm-damaged trees can be unpredictable and slower to cut.
- Cleanup hauling all the wood away, or leaving cut logs for you to keep.
- Stump whether you need the stump dealt with after the tree is down.
Why choose WA for tree work?
- Fully insured. Your property is protected while we work on it.
- Price before work. You see the estimate first and decide with the number in hand.
- Cleanup included. The wood and branches are hauled away, not left in a pile.
- Open 24 hours, Monday through Saturday. When a storm hits, you can reach us.
- More than tree work. If the tree took out a shed or a deck, our junk removal crew clears the wreckage too.
Tree removal in Malden and nearby cities
We take down and clear trees in Malden and these 11 cities:
Request a free estimate online or call (781) 957-5327, any hour Monday through Saturday.
Tree Removal FAQ
How much does tree removal usually cost?
It depends on the tree's size, its condition, how close it is to buildings or wires, and how much cleanup you want. We give you a free estimate with the price before any work starts.
Are tree removal companies insured?
Not all of them, so always ask. WA is fully insured, which protects your property while we work on it.
Does tree removal include roots?
Taking a tree down leaves a low stump. Grinding the stump or pulling roots is a separate step, so mention it in your estimate request if you need the ground cleared below grade.
When to remove a dead tree?
As soon as you can. Dead wood gets brittle, and dead trees can drop limbs or fall without warning, especially in wind, snow or ice.
Who is responsible for tree removal?
The owner of the land the tree grows on. Street trees usually belong to the city and need the tree warden's approval before anyone cuts them.
Does tree removal require a permit?
On private property, often not, but some cities protect larger trees, and trees along the street always need the city's approval. Check with your city before a large removal.
Ready to clear it out?
Tell us what needs to go, come down or get fixed. The estimate is free, and you get the price before any work starts.