Jessup sits between Olyphant and Archbald in the Mid Valley, known locally for its St. Ubaldo Day "Race of the Saints." Its older residential streets near the borough center are compact, while outer sections back onto wooded hillsides.
Common tree problems here
- Mature trees close to houses on small in-town lots, often needing sectional removal.
- Woods-edge trees above homes on the outer streets.
- Tree of heaven along alleys and lot lines (Penn State Extension: spotted lanternfly) and dying ash (PA DCNR: emerald ash borer).
Tip
If a big limb hangs over a neighbor's roof, talk to them before the crew comes. A good company will plan the cut to protect both properties; see neighbor tree rules.
Permits and local contacts
We couldn't confirm a published Jessup Borough tree-permit rule online. For any tree near the street or sidewalk, call the Jessup 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 Archbald 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.