Tree care guides
Plain-English guides for homeowners in Scranton, the Lackawanna Valley and the Wyoming Valley. Prices are published estimates with sources, not quotes.
Emergency Tree Removal After a Storm in NEPA: What to Do
Storm brought a tree down in Scranton or the Wyoming Valley? Step-by-step safety, utility, insurance and hiring advice for Northeastern Pennsylvania homeowners.
Stump Grinding Cost in Scranton, PA: Typical Prices and What Changes Them
What stump grinding typically costs around Scranton, PA, what drives the price, grinding vs. full removal, and how to get a fair quote.
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Tree Removal in Pennsylvania?
When PA homeowners insurance pays for tree removal, typical limits, the neighbor's-tree question, cars, and how to file a tree claim.
Tree Fell on My House or Car: What to Do, Step by Step
A tree just fell on your house or car in the Scranton area. Exactly what to do first, who to call, how insurance works, and how to hire a crew safely.
Neighbor's Tree Fell: Who Is Responsible in Pennsylvania?
Who pays when a tree falls between neighbors in Pennsylvania? The Barker v. Brown rule, overhanging limbs, hazard trees, and practical steps. Not legal advice.
Dead or Dying Tree Warning Signs (Including Emerald Ash Borer in PA)
How to tell if a tree is dead, dying or dangerous in Pennsylvania: crown dieback, cracks, fungi, lean, and emerald ash borer signs on ash trees.
Tree Trimming vs. Removal: How to Decide
Should you trim or remove that tree? How Scranton-area homeowners can decide, what each costs, and why topping is not the answer.
Scranton Tree Removal Permits and Rules (City Code Ch. 434)
Do you need a permit to remove a tree in Scranton, PA? Street-tree rules, the Shade Tree Commission, topping ban, contractor registration and insurance under §434-6.