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Tree Pruning & Trimming Services in NH & MA

Tip Top Tree Service (of Hudson, NH) offers various types of tree pruning services to customers in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

Decades of knowledge and fieldwork have given our team the tools to execute proper pruning techniques for residential and commercial properties. We strive to meet your specifications, while promoting and maintaining the health of your tree. From single trees to overgrown yards, we’re here to help.

  • tree pruning + trimming
  • mature tree care

  • tree removal

  • seasonal pruning

  • inspection + safety pruning

  • tree thinning

  • tree health + care

  • elevation + reduction

  • deadwood removal

  • firewood

  • ornamental pruning

  • emergency storm service
  • tree shaping + cutting
  • branch + limb removal
  • arborist services
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Tip Top Tree Service
603-886-4581 (NH + MA)
  • tree pruning + trimming
  • tree growth management
  • mature tree care
  • tree removal
  • seasonal pruning

  • inspection + safety pruning

  • tree health + care
  • tree thinning
  • arborist services

  • reduction + elevation

  • deadwood removal

  • firewood

  • ornamental pruning

  • emergency storm service
  • branch + limb removal
  • tree shaping + cutting

Signs Your Trees Need Pruning

Recognizing when your trees need pruning is crucial for maintaining their health and safety. Some common signs include:

  • Overgrown Branches: If branches are becoming excessively long or dense, they may begin to obstruct sunlight, negatively impacting the growth of grass and plants beneath the tree. Overgrown branches can also interfere with power lines, buildings, or walkways, creating safety hazards.
  • Dead or Diseased Branches: Branches that appear dead, diseased, or decayed should be pruned immediately to prevent the spread of disease to other parts of the tree or neighboring plants. Look for signs like discoloration, brittle wood, or fungal growth.
  • Crossing or Rubbing Branches: Branches that cross or rub against each other can cause wounds, making the tree more susceptible to disease and pest infestations. Pruning these branches will prevent further damage and encourage healthier growth.
  • Excessive Leaning: If your tree is leaning more than usual, seems unbalanced, or has uprooting, it may indicate that certain branches need to be pruned to redistribute weight and stabilize the tree.
  • Dense Canopy: A thick, dense canopy can prevent air and light from reaching the inner parts of the tree and the ground below, leading to poor air circulation and increased susceptibility to disease. Pruning helps thin out the canopy, allowing for better light penetration and air movement.

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Trees are an essential part of our lives. They provide us with oxygen, shade, and protection for all kinds of wild life. Trimming trees are an essential part of its’ life cycle.

Some things you can do to improve the health of your trees before cutting them down is to learn to live with your trees. You might have to cut branches that are growing too close to your house. Or maybe critters are trying to invade your home or maybe you just need a little bit more sunlight on your landscape to grow better gardens and have a thick lush green lawn or simply just relax in the shade.

At Tip Top Tree Service, we can diagnose your problem and give you advice on pruning your trees so you can put your mind at ease. We always aim to please. There are many different types of pruning to meet your specific needs. We employ certified arborists to ensure proper pruning techniques.

During safety pruning, we carefully remove cracked limbs, hangers, deadwood, and any branches overhanging your home to prevent potential hazards. This process not only enhances the health and appearance of your trees but also reduces the risk of falling debris during storms. By addressing these issues proactively, we help protect your property and create a safer outdoor environment. Additionally, regular safety pruning can improve tree longevity by encouraging stronger, healthier growth.

By thinning your tree, we are targeting crossing branches, suckering growth and damaged branches. This can make your tree healthier without the need for removal.

It also allows sunlight to penetrate the canopy and improve lawn growth under the trees. Add more sunlight to your yard by thinning out your trees without removing them.

We carefully remove damaged or cracked limbs, deadwood, crossing branches, and other selected branches or limbs to promote tree health and safety.

Elevating the tree canopy offers several benefits. Branches growing too close to your roof, house, or power lines can lead to issues like roof damage, power outages, or other property damage. By raising the canopy and providing proper clearance, you can prevent these risks and protect your home. If your tree branches are encroaching on your roof, wires, or other areas, let us help create the necessary space for safety and peace of mind.

Tree height reduction is an effective service for managing the growth and safety of younger trees, preventing them from becoming too large or unmanageable. This process involves selectively trimming branches to maintain a healthy shape and size, while promoting strong, natural growth.

However, not all trees are suited for height reduction—particularly mature trees, where aggressive trimming can lead to weakened limbs and unstable new growth.

Removing too much of a tree takes away its winter food source for its hibernation period. New growth or water sprouts will occur, which in the beginning will look like the tree is flourishing. This new growth is in fact weaker and can break more easily in harsh winter storms.

With a plethora of knowledge, our experts can properly evaluate your ornamental trees (for example: a Japanese maple tree). Using proper pruning techniques, your trees will look great and stay healthy.

Shape your newly planted ornamentals to enhance the health and future shape of the tree. Shaping them at a young age will prevent them from growing out of control.

Older trees that have never been pruned can still be pruned. However, it is impossible to bring it back to the original size. Removing too much of a tree can cause serious shock and harm the tree.

Please remember, a tree is a living organism. You can give it a “haircut”, but cutting too much will reduce its food supply and health.

Branches growing too close to your home provide a highway for critters to access your home. Provide clearance and minimize potential critter related home damage with a squirrel trim. We prune branches that create a gateway to your house for squirrels, raccoons, and other critters.

Technically, you own from your property line to the sky.

When pruning your neighbor’s trees that are hanging over your property line, it is always best to get their permission.

You can give it a haircut, but if you require more extensive pruning, it can harm the health of the tree.

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Storm Preparation Pruning

Pruning is an essential step in preparing your trees to withstand severe weather conditions. By regularly trimming and thinning the tree’s canopy, you can reduce wind resistance, helping the tree remain stable during high winds or heavy snow. Proper pruning also involves removing dead or weakened branches, which are more likely to break off and cause damage during a storm. Additionally, keeping branches clear of power lines, roofs, and other structures reduces the risk of property damage. Overall, a well-pruned tree is healthier, more resilient, and better equipped to survive extreme weather, ensuring the safety of your home and landscape.

Recent Work (NH + MA)

Tree Elevation for Property Clearance in Pelham, NH

Raised the canopy of a large tree to provide more space and light for the property, enhancing both aesthetics and safety.

Complete Tree Trimming for Health and Growth in Londonderry, NH

Trimmed back overgrown branches of a mature tree, improving its overall health and allowing for better air circulation around the property.

Squirrel Tree Trim Around Property in Hudson, NH

Trimmed tree branches near the home to prevent squirrels from accessing the roof, ensuring protection of the residence from wildlife damage.

Expert Tree Pruning for Safety and Aesthetic in Pelham, NH

Pruned overgrown branches to enhance the tree’s appearance and promote healthier growth while eliminating potential hazards near the road.

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What Our Customers Say

“Mark and his crew were excellent – could not have asked for better service and nicer guys to work with.”

“Professional, experienced, and affordable. It’s clear why they’ve been in business for decades.”

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Service Areas

Tip Top Tree Service proudly serves the following communities

New Hampshire:
Hudson, Litchfield, Windham, Londonderry, Derry, Pelham, Salem, and Nashua.

Massachusetts:
Dracut, Lowell, and Tyngsboro.

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