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Tree Service & Landscaping in Peabody, MA

ISA-Certified Arborists for Peabody's big backyard oaks and maples, crane-assisted removals, 24/7 storm response, and full landscaping, a short drive from our Lynn yard. Free estimates.

Serving Peabody

Big Backyard Trees in Tight Spots

Tree service in Peabody usually means one big tree in a tight spot. Peabody is a short drive from our Lynn base, and many lots here, from the older streets near Peabody Square to the wooded subdivisions of West Peabody, carry mature oaks and maples close to the house, the garage, or the wires. A large backyard tree with no clear drop zone needs proper rigging or a crane, not a straight fell.

The northwest side of the city runs along the Ipswich River, and the open land around Brooksby Farm and other conservation parcels puts plenty of homes next to woods and wetlands. Suburban canopy takes a beating in summer thunderstorms and winter nor’easters, and our 24/7 crew is a short drive away when a limb comes down. For a hazardous removal, routine pruning, or new landscaping and hardscaping, it is one certified, insured company.

Permits & Local Rules

Tree Permits, Wetlands, and Wires in Peabody

A tree in your own yard, away from wetlands, generally needs no city permit. Street trees in the public way are public shade trees under MGL c.87, so removing one takes the Tree Warden’s approval. Lots that border a brook, the Ipswich River, or conservation land can fall under the Peabody Conservation Commission’s wetland buffer. One more Peabody detail: electric service here comes from the city-owned Peabody Municipal Light Plant, so if a limb is on or near a line, contact PMLP before anyone touches the tree. For everything else, check with city hall on your address, and our ISA-Certified Arborists can prepare any report the city asks for.

Services in Peabody

Tree, Lawn, and Hardscape Work in Peabody

Tree, lawn, and hardscape work from a crew based one town over.

Tree Services

Big-oak and maple removals with tight access, crane lifts, pruning, stump grinding, and around-the-clock storm response.

Tree services about Tree Services

Landscaping

Lawn installation and renovation, planting, mulch, and spring and fall cleanups for suburban lots.

Landscaping about Landscaping

Hardscaping

Paver patios, walkways, retaining walls, and custom driveways for Peabody homes.

Hardscaping about Hardscaping
Peabody Tree Work, Planned on Site
Why Zacarias

Peabody Tree Work, Planned on Site

Peabody is a short drive from our Lynn yard, which keeps estimates and storm calls quick to schedule.

ISA-Certified Arborists & Expert Climbers
Licensed, Bonded & Fully Insured
Crane-Assisted Removal for Big Backyard Trees
24/7 Storm & Emergency Response
Free, No-Obligation Estimates
Family-Run & Local Since 2002
2002Family-run since
85+Years combined experience
24/7Emergency response
HundredsLocal jobs completed

Common Peabody Tree Problems

A few issues are worth watching across Peabody’s neighborhoods:

  • Oaks weakened by defoliation. Spongy moth outbreaks stripped oaks across eastern Massachusetts in recent years, and repeated defoliation leaves some trees with dead tops and brittle limbs. An arborist assessment separates the ones that will recover from the ones that won’t.
  • Dying ash. Emerald ash borer is spreading through the region, and an infested ash turns brittle fast, so it is safer to remove it while the wood is still sound.
  • Big trees close to additions and pools. West Peabody lots often have mature trees that predate the house, with roots and limbs now over a patio or pool.

If you are pricing a job like that, our guide to the cost of removing a large tree near a house explains what drives the number.

Peabody borders Salem to the east and Danvers to the north, and each of those pages covers its own permit offices. Every other town is listed on our service area page.

FAQ

Peabody Tree & Landscape Questions

How much does tree removal cost in Peabody?

It depends on height, trunk size, and access: a big oak tight against a house costs more than one with open room to drop. We give a written quote after a free on-site look, never a guess from photos.

Will Peabody make me get a permit to cut down a tree?

Usually not for a private-yard tree away from wetlands. Street trees fall under state shade-tree law, and lots near wetlands or conservation land may need Conservation Commission review. City hall can tell you which applies before you book.

Can you remove a large tree with tight backyard access?

Yes. When there is no safe room to fell it, we lift the tree out in sections with a crane or lower it on ropes, protecting the house, garage, and fences.

A limb is resting on a power line. What do I do?

Stay back and contact the Peabody Municipal Light Plant, since the lines are theirs to make safe. Once the power side is handled, our 24/7 crew can remove the tree, with cleanup listed in the written estimate.

Can you also redo my lawn and patio?

Yes. We install lawns, planting beds, patios, walkways, and retaining walls, and one free estimate can cover the tree work and the yard project together.

Free Estimates in Peabody

A big backyard oak, a storm cleanup, or a new patio in West Peabody: one insured company a few miles away, with written pricing and 24/7 response.