FAQ & pricing guide
What tree work costs, what drives the price, and the questions homeowners ask us most.
Pricing guide
What a tree removal price is made of
Size and species
Taller trees with wide crowns take more cuts, more rigging and more trucking. Dense hardwood like oak weighs more per section than pine, which changes how much we can lower at once.
What is underneath
A tree over open lawn is quick work. One hanging over a roof, pool, fence or septic system has to come down in small controlled pieces, which adds time.
Access for equipment
If a bucket truck or crane can reach the tree from the driveway or street, the job goes faster. Fenced backyards and soft ground mean more climbing and hand carrying.
Condition of the tree
Dead, hollow or storm-split trees may be unsafe to climb. Those jobs often need a crane or bucket truck, and the crew works more slowly to stay safe.
Cleanup and extras
Hauling all the wood costs more than leaving logs on site. Stump grinding is priced separately from removal, so tell us if you want it included in the estimate.
It depends on the size of the tree, how close it is to buildings and wires, whether a crane or climber is needed, how easy it is to get equipment to it, and whether you want the stump ground and the wood hauled. We price every job on site for free and give you the number in writing before work starts.
In Massachusetts, public shade trees along a town road are under the care of the town tree warden. If the tree is on your side of the property line it is yours. If you are not sure, call your town DPW or tree warden before any work, and we can help you work out which it is.
Usually not for a tree on private residential land. Work near wetlands, ponds or rivers may need review by your town Conservation Commission, and some towns protect trees on designated scenic roads. We will tell you if we see something that needs a call to town hall.
Yes. We document the damage with photos, give you a written invoice your adjuster can use, and can speak with the insurance company directly if that helps.
It goes to our yard and is recycled into mulch or cut for firewood. If you want to keep logs or wood chips, tell us at the estimate and we will leave them where you want them.
Yes. Every estimate from Newcomb's Tree Service is free. Call (781) 294-1520 or send the estimate form with a photo of the tree and we will schedule a visit and give you a written price before any work starts.
We work within about 30 miles of our yard at 350 Industrial Drive in Halifax, MA. That covers Plymouth County and the South Shore, including Halifax, Plympton, Hanson, Pembroke, Kingston, Plymouth, Duxbury, Marshfield, Bridgewater, Brockton, Middleborough, Taunton and the towns around them.
A crane is the safest choice when a tree is over a house, pool, septic system or wires, when it is dead and unsafe to climb, or when there is no room to lower pieces. We own a 45-ton and a 110-ton crane, so the tree is lifted out in sections instead of being dropped.
Yes, 24 hours a day. If a tree is on your house, car or driveway, call (781) 294-1520 at any hour. We bring the crane or bucket truck the job needs and can work with your insurance company.
Stump grinding is priced separately so you only pay for it if you want it. We run two grinders, a large one for open yards and a compact one that fits through a standard gate.
Paul Newcomb started the company in 2000. We are a member of the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), have Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP) training on staff, and are fully insured.
Ready for a free estimate?
Call the office or send a photo of the tree. You get a written price before any work starts.