(508) 369-5009 southeastarborist.com
Equipment and Capabilities: Stump Grinder
Tree Services: Large Trees, Cabling Bracing
Specialty Expertise: Works Near Power Lines
Emergency and Storm: 24 Hour Emergency Response
Credentials and Trust: Family Owned, ISA Certified
Southeast Arborist is a family owned tree service serving South Shore Massachusetts, operated by an ISA Certified Arborist. We have the equipment and experience to handle any tree no matter the location. Tree removals or pruning that is not accessible by equipment is no problem for our team using advanced climbing techniques. Pruning or trimming is our specialty with ISA Certified Arborists in the field making the cuts we bring a higher level of knowledge in proper tree care. Pruning is prescribed by our Arborists to reduce the risk of failure while preserving their natural beauty. Climbing spikes will NEVER be used while pruning your trees with our rope access technicians. Spikes can kill, damage and introduce disease to healthy trees.
5.0 from 25 reviews
Equipped with stump grinding machinery to eliminate leftover stumps after removal. Leaves your yard clean and ready for replanting or landscaping.
Stump grinding is routinely performed as part of their tree-removal projects, including instances where two stumps are ground after removing a large tree. Clients notice a neat, finished appearance after stump grinding, with yards looking beautiful and all debris promptly cleaned up. Their team completes stump grinding with careful cleanup, leaving the landscape tidy and ready for new planting or lawn use. Professionalism and meticulous workmanship extend to stump work, with safety and respect for the property emphasized throughout the process.
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.
Their large-tree work stands out for saving substantial specimens that other firms would remove, such as pruning and cabling large maples and lindens to preserve shade and natural form. They have removed multiple mature oaks and even an uprooted tree in difficult areas near structures and power lines, doing so with care to minimize lawn and plant damage. Rope-access techniques and a policy of never using pruning spikes allow precise cuts at height while protecting the tree and surrounding landscape. Advanced equipment, including bucket lifts, enables reach into tight spaces and top-of-canopy work without disturbing the lawn or plants. Across projects, customers highlight professionalism, thorough cleanup, and prompt, safe service on large-tree tasks.
Installs steel cables or braces to support weak branch unions, co-dominant stems, or leaning trunks - extending the life of a tree you don't want to lose.
Cabling and bracing are a core capability, with customers noting they successfully cable large Linden trees and even preserve specimens others would remove. They’ve saved significant trees, such as a Norway Maple that two other companies wanted down, by pairing cabling with expert pruning and ongoing tree care. In winter storms, clients observed minimal damage to cabling-supported trees—only one medium Maple branch came off and Lindens produced only small debris—demonstrating effective stabilization. The work is led by ISA-certified arborists on site, ensuring bracing is planned to reduce failure risk while preserving natural form and health. Their method emphasizes safe access (rope-based techniques over spikes) and thorough cleanup, reflecting a professional, safety-first approach to tree preservation.
Trained and equipped to work near energized power lines. This specialized work requires specific qualifications - not every company should attempt it.
Handling work around power lines is a core capability for this Pembroke-based team, including removing or pruning trees that overhang lines to reduce risk while preserving the landscape. They removed two mature oaks over power lines, performing the job carefully and efficiently, and leaving the lawn and plantings undisturbed with thorough cleanup. Advanced equipment, such as bucket trucks and hydraulic lifts, enables access to tight spaces and lines, and they’ve demonstrated rapid emergency response when limbs threaten a home. Customers consistently describe them as safety-focused, highly professional arborists who deliver high-quality work and meticulous cleanup.
Available around the clock for dangerous situations - a tree on your roof, a limb blocking your driveway, or a trunk threatening to fall. Day or night.
Emergency responsiveness is a clear pattern in how customers describe their service. When a large limb dangled onto a house, they came out immediately—within about 30 minutes—driving a truck equipped with a bucket and a hydrologic lift to reach over lines and secure the hazard. The team handled the dangerous situation safely and efficiently, protecting the home and keeping the family safe, with thorough cleanup afterward. Even in late-day conditions, they prioritized urgent needs and demonstrated reliable 24/7 readiness for urgent tree-related hazards along the South Shore, including Pembroke and surrounding areas.
A business built and run by family, often passed down or grown from the ground up. Personal accountability and pride in every job.
As a family-owned operation, Southeast Arborist provides hands-on leadership and consistent, respectful care from Amanda, Mike, and their crew across every project. They handle challenging work near power lines and in tight spaces, removing mature oaks and cabling large Linden trees while preserving the lawn and overall landscape. Clients repeatedly note meticulous cleanup, punctual and on-budget service, and a clear preference for saving healthy trees rather than removing them outright. They prioritize safety and modern techniques, employing rope access for difficult pruning and never using climbing spikes to protect tree health. The family-owned team earns trust through responsive service, strong communication, and a commitment to long-term tree care, including rapid emergency response when danger arises.
Employs one or more ISA-certified arborists - credentialed professionals who've passed rigorous testing in tree care science and best practices.
The ISA-certified arborist capability is reflected in feedback that highlights knowledgeable, professional tree care decisions aimed at preserving tree health and reducing risk. Customers frequently note precise pruning and structural work, such as cabling and bracing, performed by field-certified arborists to maintain vitality and safety. The feedback also points to a safety-focused approach and meticulous cleanup, showing that work is carried out with care for the property and surroundings. In emergencies, the crew’s rapid, skillful response to dangerous scenarios—often involving trees near power lines or in tight locations—demonstrates practical ISA-informed expertise. Across multiple jobs, clients describe the team as knowledgeable, professional, and dedicated to high-quality service, which reflects ISA-certified arborist training and a commitment to best practices.