Newton homeowners choose DJ Snyder Tree Service because we have cared for the city’s trees since 1981, our crews are led by a licensed consulting arborist, and we own the crane that big removals need. Trees are all we do. We are not a landscape company that also trims trees.
Here is what that means when you call us, and the towns and villages we work in.
Over 40 years in Newton
DJ Snyder Tree Service is one of the oldest tree care companies in the City of Newton. We have been working on Newton’s trees since 1981, through ice storms, hurricanes, droughts and pests. That much time in one place means we know the trees that grow here, the way they fail, and how to keep them healthy.
It also means many of our customers have called us for years, and some of the trees we prune today are trees we first looked at decades ago.
A licensed consulting arborist leads the work
A consulting arborist is trained to judge a tree’s health and its risk to your home. That matters before anything gets cut. Sometimes a tree that looks scary can be saved with the right pruning or with cabling and bracing. Sometimes a tree that looks fine is a real danger. An arborist can tell the difference.
- Whether a tree is healthy, declining or dead.
- Whether it can be saved, and how.
- How much risk it puts on your house, driveway or neighbors.
- The right time of year to do the work.
Trees are our specialty
We prune trees for structure, health and looks, remove the ones that have to come down, grind stumps below grade, and install cables and braces to protect valuable trees. We can also advise you on fertilizing and on keeping disease and pests away. That is the whole job, every day.
See all of our tree services.
Our own crane for the big jobs
Some trees are too big, or too close to the house, to take down the usual way. For those, we lift the tree out piece by piece with our own crane, so nothing lands on your roof, deck or garden. Our sister company, DJ Snyder Crane Service, runs cranes from 12 to 70 tons.
Many tree companies do not own a crane and have to turn these jobs down or bring in another company. We can do the whole job ourselves. Learn more about crane-assisted tree removal.
Licensed, insured and professional
We are licensed and insured for tree work, and almost lifelong members of the Massachusetts Arborists Association (MAA) and the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA). Our crews use up-to-date equipment and techniques, and they treat your home and yard with care.
When the work is done, we clean up. Brush, wood and debris are taken care of, so your yard looks like we were never there.
Dave’s tip
Before you hire anyone, ask who will actually look at your tree. With us, a consulting arborist sees the tree and tells you what it needs.
Where we work
We serve every village in Newton, plus the towns around it.
Newton villages
- Auburndale
- Chestnut Hill
- Newton Center
- Newton Corner
- Newton Highlands
- Newton Lower Falls
- Newton Upper Falls
- Newtonville
- Nonantum
- Oak Hill
- Thompsonville
- Waban
- West Newton
Nearby towns
- Brookline
- Needham
- Waltham
- Watertown
- Wellesley
- Weston
Not sure if you are in our area? Contact us and we will let you know.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has DJ Snyder been in business?
DJ Snyder Tree Service has cared for trees in Newton since 1981, over 40 years.
Do you only work in Newton?
We work in every Newton village, plus Brookline, Needham, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley and Weston.
Can you remove a big tree that is close to my house?
Yes. For big trees close to the house, we can lift the tree out piece by piece with our own crane, so nothing falls on the house.
Do you do landscaping too?
No. Trees are our specialty. We prune, remove, grind stumps and install cabling and bracing.
Have a tree you are worried about? Request a free estimate and we will come take a look.
