Moosic stretches along the south side of the valley between Scranton and Avoca, from older streets near the river up toward Montage Mountain. Lots on the mountain side are sloped and back onto continuous woods, which shapes most tree requests here.
Common tree problems here
- Woodland edges: homes near the Montage side often have tall forest trees right at the property line. When those die or are storm-damaged, they tend to fall toward the open yard and the house.
- Slopes: steep backyards limit where a bucket truck or crane can set up, so jobs can need more climbing and rigging and cost more.
- Dying ash on wooded lots (PA DCNR: emerald ash borer).
Tip for Moosic homeowners
If your yard backs onto woods you don't own, find out who does before you ask a crew to drop a leaning tree. See our neighbor tree guide.
Permits and local contacts
We couldn't confirm a published Moosic Borough tree-permit rule online. For any tree near the street or sidewalk, call the Moosic 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 Taylor 路 Throop 路 Archbald 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.