21 Egypt Rd, Somers, Connecticut 06071
Equipment and Capabilities: Crane, Stump Grinder
Emergency and Storm: Storm Cleanup, Quick Response
Tree Services: Works Near Structures, Large Trees
Specialty Expertise: Fruit Tree Specialist
Credentials and Trust: Family Owned, Long Established, Insured, Licensed
Customer Experience: Affordable
Mountain Tree Service is a family-owned business, founded in 1982 by Licensed Arborist, Barry Dolby, in Somers, Connecticut. We provide a full span of professional tree care services for residential, commercial, and municipal customers throughout Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. We have a team of fully licensed and insured arborists and certified professionals who are ready to provide services to meet your tree and plant care needs.
4.6 from 46 reviews
Crane-assisted removal for trees that can't be conventionally climbed or sectioned - ideal for extremely large, hazardous, or tightly situated trees.
Crane-enabled removals and rigging allow Mountain Tree Service to hoist very large white pines over houses when needed, a capability demonstrated in Somers-area projects. They can bring in large equipment along tight private roads or lake-community streets with minimal disruption, even in limited-access sites. A Spider lift and stump grinder are moved around the yard with careful planning to protect lawns and landscaping, followed by a thorough cleanup. Their crew’s approach emphasizes safety and precision, using the proper equipment and safety measures to prevent damage to homes or fences during removal.
Equipped with stump grinding machinery to eliminate leftover stumps after removal. Leaves your yard clean and ready for replanting or landscaping.
Stump grinding is carried out with precision in Somers, CT, even when stumps are near foundations or utilities. The team reportedly maneuvers the stump grinder around the yard carefully, often using protective mats to minimize lawn damage in tight spaces. Cleanup is consistently thorough, with properties left spotless and neighbors noting minimal disruption. The operation is coordinated with other heavy equipment—cranes and spider lifts—allowing efficient work on large removals while prioritizing safety. Overall, the feedback patterns point to experienced, professional crews who value safety, cleanup, and careful near-structure stump work in this area.
Ready to respond after high winds, ice storms, or heavy snow bring trees and limbs down across your property.
Storm cleanup is handled with rapid response and decisive action, with many clients noting they arrived quickly—sometimes the day after a storm—to clear downed trees and hazardous limbs. They bring and operate heavy equipment such as cranes, spider lifts, and stump grinders, even through tight spaces like small private roads in lake communities or near foundations and power lines. The team emphasizes safety and property protection, using techniques to prevent further damage and performing thorough cleanups that leave yards and driveways cleaner than before. Their work consistently demonstrates professionalism and efficiency, including careful work near homes, utilities, and other structures. Serving Somers and surrounding CT towns (and across CT and Western MA), they provide reliable storm cleanup for residential, commercial, and municipal needs.
Fast to answer calls and quick to schedule. Whether it's routine work or an urgent situation, these businesses don't leave you waiting.
Quick response is a hallmark Mountain Tree Service demonstrates in Somers, CT. In urgent situations, they arrive next day or within hours, assessing hazards near homes or power lines and initiating safe removals promptly. Their crews deploy heavy equipment—cranes, spider lifts, and stump grinders—into tight spaces such as small private roads or yards, while maintaining minimal disruption and thorough cleanup. Communication is prompt and accommodating, with estimates and scheduling adjusted as the scope evolves, and safety is prioritized at every step. Serving Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, including Somers and nearby towns, they consistently show that rapid, professional tree care is possible even in challenging properties.
Skilled at working in tight spaces where trees sit close to homes, fences, garages, or power lines. Precision removal without damage to surrounding structures.
Near-structure work is a core strength, especially in Somers, CT, where trees sit close to foundations, houses, or utility lines. The crews remove large trees with precision and safety, often in tight spaces, without damaging nearby structures. Equipment such as cranes, Spider lifts, and stump grinders is deployed strategically, with protective measures like impact mats and careful lowering techniques. Roping methods and meticulous planning prevent damage to adjacent trees and property, even when access is limited. Cleanup is thorough, leaving driveways, lawns, and yards looking cleaner than before with minimal disruption.
Experienced handling oversized trees - tall, wide, or heavily branched. Removing or trimming a large tree requires specialized skill and equipment, and these pros have both.
Handling large-tree removals near structures is a core capability, with crews routinely removing substantial trees that threaten foundations, houses, or power lines. From Somers, CT, they leverage heavy equipment—cranes and other lifts—and employ careful rigging and roping to lower trunk sections precisely away from nearby property. They excel in tight spaces and through challenging access areas like small private roads in lake communities, delivering minimal disruption and thorough post-work cleanup. Feedback highlights professional, efficient service, fair pricing, and a strong emphasis on protecting lawns and surrounding structures. Serving Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, Mountain Tree Service brings licensed arborists, safety focus, and a track record of reliable large-tree work.
Experienced with the pruning, shaping, and care of fruit-bearing trees. The right cuts at the right time keep trees productive and healthy season after season.
Fruit-tree pruning and care are delivered with exacting precision by Mountain Tree Service. Clients report that the team prunes fruit trees exactly as requested, preserving health and form even in tight spaces or near structures. They prioritize safety and protect lawns and nearby properties, using protective mats and careful equipment placement, and they leave sites impeccably cleaned. Across Somers and nearby CT towns, reviewers consistently praise their professionalism, reliability, and thorough cleanup, frequently recommending them for fruit-tree work.
A business built and run by family, often passed down or grown from the ground up. Personal accountability and pride in every job.
Family ownership and a long-standing heritage shape Mountain Tree Service’s approach, with roots in Somers, Connecticut dating back to 1982 under the leadership of licensed arborist Barry Dolby. A dedicated crew of licensed and insured arborists delivers services for residential, commercial, and municipal clients across Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, including large-tree removals and work near structures or utility lines. Feedback consistently notes safety, precision, and minimal disruption—protective measures like impact mats and careful lowering on tight sites near foundations or wires, with thorough cleanup that leaves yards spotless. Leadership and responsiveness are highlighted repeatedly, with Barry’s on-site presence, timely estimates, and rapid mobilization after storms, along with stories of going above and beyond, such as rescuing a cat in one instance. Overall, this family-owned culture—emphasizing integrity, customer-focused service, and high standards across challenging jobs in Somers and nearby towns—fosters trust and repeat work.
A business with years - often decades - in the community. Local reputation and deep experience speak for themselves.
Rooted in 1982 and family-owned, Mountain Tree Service has developed a long-established capability to manage complex removals and routine tree care for residential, commercial, and municipal clients in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. Clients repeatedly describe crews as safe, professional, and meticulous, delivering precise work near houses, foundations, and power lines while keeping properties clean and undisturbed. The use of cranes, stump grinders, roping techniques, and careful equipment placement enables effective work in tight spaces, on private roads, and in lake communities around Somers. That combination—licensed and insured arborists, decades of steady service, and thorough cleanup—has earned ongoing trust across Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.
Carries proper liability and workers' compensation insurance. If something goes wrong on your property, you're protected.
The insured capability underpins Mountain Tree Service’s ability to perform high-risk removals near homes, foundations, and power lines in Somers, CT, and the surrounding region, with customers noting near-structure work done with precision and care. They routinely bring in specialized equipment, including a crane, Spider lift, and stump grinder, and apply rigorous safety measures to protect property during complex cuts and near utilities. Property protection and cleanup are standout, with reports of minimal disruption, careful lowering techniques to reduce limb impact, and yards left spotless or cleaner than before. In urgent or storm-related situations, the team responds quickly and professionally, safeguarding homes while delivering consistent quality and dependability.
Holds all required state and local licenses to operate legally as a tree service. A basic but important box to check before hiring.
Led by Barry Dolby, a licensed arborist, Mountain Tree Service operates with a team of fully licensed and insured arborists and certified professionals, serving residential, commercial, and municipal clients in Somers, CT and surrounding areas. In challenging removals—near foundations, close to power lines, or across tight spaces—the crew demonstrates safety-first practice and precision, often employing cranes or specialized equipment to protect structures. Feedback repeatedly notes rapid response and efficient execution, including next-day service after storms and quick completions for large removals. Clients also consistently comment on thorough, careful cleanup and landscape protection, with yards left spotless or even cleaner than before. Taken together, the licensed capability is visibly reflected in reliable, professional service that earns strong recommendations across the region.
Competitive pricing without cutting corners. These arborists offer fair rates and transparent quotes, making professional tree care accessible for most budgets.
Cost-effective tree care is a clear strength, with clients repeatedly noting fair pricing and very reasonable rates for complex removals. Across Somers and the surrounding region, customers report transparent estimates, value-driven service, and work completed ahead of schedule with minimal disruption to yards and driveways. The team’s use of cranes, spider lifts, and stump grinders enables safe removal of large trees near houses, foundations, wires, and other structures while maintaining a thorough cleanup. This combination of affordability and meticulous workmanship is evident in projects across Somers, Vernon, South Windsor, and the broader Connecticut and Western Massachusetts service area.