Throop is a small borough between Dunmore and Olyphant on the northeast side of Scranton. Neighborhoods run up the hillside from the valley floor, with older homes down low and newer subdivisions higher up near wooded land.
Common tree problems here
- Hillside wind exposure: trees on upper streets catch more wind in storms, and newly exposed edge trees after clearing or development are prone to failure.
- Large maples and oaks over driveways and garages in the older sections.
- Ash decline (PA DCNR: emerald ash borer).
Tip
After a big wind event, check trees that suddenly lost a neighbor tree. They're more exposed than they were. Our warning signs guide explains what to look for.
Permits and local contacts
We couldn't confirm a published Throop Borough tree-permit rule online. For any tree near the street or sidewalk, call the Throop 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 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.