Archbald is one of the larger municipalities in the upper Lackawanna Valley by area, with a borough center and much more rural, wooded land than the towns closer to Scranton. It's also home to Archbald Pothole State Park (PA DCNR: Archbald Pothole State Park).
Common tree problems here
- Bigger, wooded lots: requests are more often for multiple trees, lot clearing around a house, or dead trees along long driveways.
- Driveway access: a tree across a long private driveway can cut off access; some insurance policies pay limited removal when a fallen tree blocks the driveway (Insurance Information Institute, "Am I Covered?").
- Many dead ash trees in woodlots (PA DCNR: emerald ash borer).
Tip
For several trees, ask for one quote covering all of them. Mobilizing equipment is a big part of the cost, so bundling usually saves.
Permits and local contacts
We couldn't confirm a published Archbald Borough tree-permit rule online. For any tree near the street or sidewalk, call the Archbald Borough municipal office before work starts. For private-yard trees, the main steps are making sure the company you hire is registered and insured (PA Attorney General: home improvement contractor registration) and calling 811 before stump grinding (PA One Call (811)).
Nearby towns
Scranton 路 Dunmore 路 Clarks Summit 路 Dickson City 路 Old Forge 路 Wilkes-Barre 路 Moosic 路 Taylor 路 Throop 路 Jessup 路 Olyphant 路 Clarks Green & South Abington Twp 路 Pittston
Helpful guides
- Emergency Tree Removal After a Storm in NEPA: What to Do
- Stump Grinding Cost in Scranton, PA: Typical Prices and What Changes Them
- Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Tree Removal in Pennsylvania?
- Tree Fell on My House or Car: What to Do, Step by Step
- All guides
Before you hire anyone
- Ask for a written quote that says whether stump grinding, log removal and cleanup are included.
- Ask for a certificate of liability insurance and workers' comp. In Scranton, tree businesses must carry at least $500,000 bodily injury / $100,000 property damage liability and workers' comp, and register with the PA Attorney General (Scranton City Code, Ch. 434 Art. II (Trees) 搂434-6).
- Check their PA Home Improvement Contractor registration number (PA Attorney General: home improvement contractor registration).
- Get two or three quotes for non-emergency work.