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Tree Inspection Greater Boston
Ensuring the health and safety of your trees is essential for maintaining a beautiful and safe property. At Barrett Tree Service East, we provide professional tree inspection services to identify potential risks and health issues before they become major problems. Our experienced team uses the latest techniques and equipment to assess the condition of your trees, offering solutions to enhance their growth and vitality. Whether you're concerned about disease, pest infestation, or structural integrity, Barrett Tree Service East is here to guide you through the necessary steps to protect and preserve your trees. By choosing Barrett Tree Service East for your tree inspection needs, you're taking a proactive approach to tree care, ensuring your landscape remains healthy and vibrant for years to come.
Ready to ensure the health and safety of your trees? Contact Barrett Tree Service East at (617) 344-9964 to schedule your tree inspection today.
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S"Barrett Tree Service's personnel were knowledgeable and professional."
We are pleased with the results -- while the trees show their scars, after two years they all show a lot of life.
Scott Burson
A"Excellent Job from Start to Finish"
Keith did an excellent job from start to finish to let me get a tree permit required by my fussy city.
Andrew Gordon
P"Another Good Experience with BTSE"
Another good experience with BTSE. I appreciate the rapid response!
Pamela Levy
J"Professional and Knowledgeable"
Very professional and knowledgeable, assessing tree health.
Jeff Sugarman
J"Very professional and knowledgeable"
I’ve worked with Barrett Tree Service several times and have found them to be very professional and knowledgeable.
Jeff Sugarman
D"I Would Recommend Barrett Tree Service East to Everyone"
The tree already looks much better after the first treatment.
Daniela D
S"Keeping This Magnificent Tree Healthy"
All the professionals at Barrett share my zeal for keeping this magnificent tree healthy.
Sara O'Connor
A"Very Happy with the Service"
We have been working with them for 3 years and are very happy with the service.
Angela Radan
J"Barrett Tree Service East Inc. Was Great!"
They were very easy to schedule with, on time, efficient, tidy, and great with the neighbors.
Joel Estes
J"Barrett Tree Service East Inc. Was Great"
They were very easy to schedule time with, on time, efficient, tidy, and great with the neighbors.
Joel Estes
M"Excellent Service"
Very professional.
Michael McAuley
D"I Have a Tree Company I Can Rely On"
I was very happy with the results and how the company took care of the tree and came back to follow up without charging me extra.
Doron Gan
M"Excellent service"
Very professional. Would definitely use them again for tree work.
Michael McAuley
D"I was very happy with the results"
I wanted the job done well, so went with Barrett. I was very happy with the results.
Doron Gan
K"They Did an Outstanding Job"
Even with Mother Nature's added difficulties for their work, they did an outstanding job.
Kim Macdonald
K"They did an outstanding job"
Even with Mother Nature's added difficulties for their work, they did an outstanding job.
Kim Macdonald
J"Barrett Tree East Has My Highest Recommendation"
My most recent experience exceeded my prior uniformly positive ones, and deserves its own write-up.
Jonathan Weintroub
P"I cannot recommend Barrett Tree Services highly enough!"
They successfully relocated two trees—a delicate job they handled with care and precision.
Parker Siddall
P"I cannot recommend Barrett Tree Services highly enough!"
It is rare to find a company that is so knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely committed to the long-term health of your landscape.
Parker Siddall
E"Very professional job"
Did a very professional job trimming and pruning our trees.
Ed Kutchin
E"Very professional job trimming and pruning"
Did a very professional job trimming and pruning our trees.
Ed Kutchin
J"Barrett Tree East has my highest recommendation"
Barrett Tree East continues to have my highest possible recommendation. They haven't slipped an iota in service over many years!
Jonathan Weintroub
D"Reliable and Trustworthy Professionals"
Reliable and trustworthy professionals.
Drew McCoy
M"Highly professional crew"
Highly professional crew
Mary Crain Penniman
M"Highly professional crew"
Highly professional crew in every aspect.
Mary Crain Penniman
A"Professional, knowledgeable, and very pleasant"
All work was done as scheduled and cost estimates were quite accurate.
Arwe Buchsbaum
M"Professional, knowledgeable, and pleasant"
All work was done as scheduled and cost estimates were quite accurate.
Michael Arwe
W"Barrett Tree Service East Did a Great Job"
They are knowledgeable, responsible, and responsive.
Wendy Perlman
D"Reliable and Trustworthy Professionals"
Impeccably competent and fair in all respects.
Drew McCoy
W"Great Job from Start to Finish"
They are knowledgeable, responsible, and responsive.
Wendy Perlman
Barrett Tree Service's personnel were knowledgeable and professional.
Barrett Tree Service's personnel were knowledgeable and professional. We had four trees (two cherries, a pear, and a redbush) that were extremely stressed, and we were hopeful that we could revive them. We are pleased with the results -- while the trees show their scars, after two years they all show a lot of life. I would say the fees are on the expensive side, but as they say ....
Scott Burson
Excellent Job from Start to Finish
Keith did an excellent job from start to finish to let me get a tree permit required by my fussy city for building a retaining wall on our property. He completed his work ahead of schedule, and his communication all along was prompt and thorough.
Andrew Gordon
Another Good Experience with BTSE
Another good experience with BTSE. In response to my worries about a scale infestation, I got a visit in short order from nice arborist Marc. We walked around to assess things and discuss a plan of action. The next morning (!) a truck appeared, and my tree received a soil injection and the first of two planned sprays. This is unusually fast, of course, but my tree's case is pretty dire. I appreciate the rapid response!
Pamela Levy
Professional and Knowledgeable
I’ve worked with Barrett Tree Service several times and have found them to be very professional and knowledgeable. I appreciate that they are able to assess the health of the trees in question and provide me with opinions instead of just telling me to cut them all down.
Jeff Sugarman
Very professional and knowledgeable
I’ve worked with Barrett Tree Service several times and have found them to be very professional and knowledgeable. I appreciate that they are able to assess the health of the trees in question and provide me with opinions instead of just telling me to cut them all down.
Jeff Sugarman
I Would Recommend Barrett Tree Service East to Everyone
I had a tree that didn't look that good and was losing leaves. Brady was very responsive, came by soon after my call and sent me a quote for a treatment. The tree already looks much better after the first treatment. I would recommend Barrett Tree Service East to everyone. Thank you!!
Daniela D
Keeping This Magnificent Tree Healthy
Our house has been pleasantly shaded by a huge Copper Beech tree for well over a century. All the professionals at Barrett share my zeal for keeping this magnificent tree healthy.
Sara O'Connor
Very Happy with the Service
Barrett Tree Service East is a great company. We have been working with them for 3 years and are very happy with the service. They are very professional, knowledgeable, and responsive when we have had to deal with problems in our garden. Besides tree stump removal and tree trimming and pruning, we have them come every year to treat our shrubs and trees with great results. I have to add that all their technicians and staff are very nice and easy to communicate with.
Angela Radan
Barrett Tree Service East Inc. Was Great!
Barrett Tree Service East Inc. was great! They were very easy to schedule time with, on time, efficient, tidy, and great with the neighbors. Barrett Tree Service East did exactly what they quoted and then some. I would definitely hire them again.
Joel Estes
Barrett Tree Service East Inc. Was Great
Barrett Tree Service East Inc. was great! They were very easy to schedule time with, on time, efficient, tidy, and great with the neighbors. Barrett Tree Service East did exactly what they quoted and then some. I would definitely hire them again.
Joel Estes
Excellent Service
Excellent service. Very professional. Would definitely use them again for tree work.
Michael McAuley
I Have a Tree Company I Can Rely On
I have a rental property where the tree overgrew and started damaging the roof. Barrett had previously done some trimming for us on our primary home, which I was very happy with. Our neighbors/friends also use Barrett and reported how happy they were.
So I reached out again. The price was slightly higher than other companies I contacted. I wanted the job done well, so I went with Barrett. I was very happy with the results and how the company took care of the tree and came back to follow up on a branch they did not expect when they initially did the estimate and work without charging me extra.
Thank you, Barrett! I am happy to know I have a tree company I can rely on. I will be using Barrett again in the future.
Doron Gan
Excellent service
Excellent service. Very professional. Would definitely use them again for tree work.
Michael McAuley
I was very happy with the results
I have a rental property where the tree overgrew and started damaging the roof. Barrett had previously done some trimming for us on our primary home, which I was very happy with. Our neighbors/friends also use Barrett and reported how happy they were.
So I reached out again. The price was slightly higher than other companies I contacted. I wanted the job done well, so went with Barrett. I was very happy with the results and how the company took care of the tree and came back to follow up on a branch they did not expect when they initially did the estimate and work without charging me extra.
Thank you, Barrett! I am happy to know I have a tree company I can rely on. I will be using Barrett again in the future.
Doron Gan
They Did an Outstanding Job
We had tree work done the day after a huge snowstorm, and their team helped us shovel part of our walkways and our yard to be able to access the trees! Even with Mother Nature's added difficulties for their work, they did an outstanding job. 10/10!
Kim Macdonald
They did an outstanding job
We had tree work done the day after a huge snowstorm, and their team helped us shovel part of our walkways and our yard to be able to access the trees! Even with Mother Nature's added difficulties for their work, they did an outstanding job. 10/10!
Kim Macdonald
Barrett Tree East Has My Highest Recommendation
I have been using Barrett Tree East for at least 20 years, since the days when Trumbull Barrett himself would typically be on the crew. I always thought very highly of them, and have reviewed them before. My most recent experience exceeded my prior uniformly positive ones, and deserves its own write-up.
On 30 December last year, at 4 a.m., in the windstorm some may remember on that day, a healthy mature tree in the rear of my neighbor's yard gave way at its base and fell across the property line and across much of my house, smashing several skylights and with limbs punching holes in the roof. The skylights were over my bed, but fortunately we were all out of town. The weather was dry with snow predicted on the night of the 31st. My contractor could not board and tarp up the holes without the huge tree being removed. Our house is on a steep grade, above the street, with close spacing to the next houses, and machine access to the rear yard is impossible.
Calling from abroad, I spoke with Keith mid-morning on the 30th, and barely 20 hours later at 7 a.m. on the 31st, Barrett's crew showed up with a huge crane, a police detail, and a stellar crew of tree climbers, etc. The tree was removed by just about noon (I was still abroad so not sure) and there was ample time even in the short days for my contractor to cover the holes and prevent water damage on top of it all. The paperwork Keith supplied was impeccable as well, breaking down the services the way the insurance co. likes to see it, and full payment for the tree removal is already approved.
Through Barrett (and my contractor) I managed an unfortunate situation from afar, and my family and I are really extremely lucky. Barrett Tree East continues to have my highest possible recommendation. They haven't slipped an iota in service over many years!
Jonathan Weintroub
I cannot recommend Barrett Tree Services highly enough!
I cannot recommend Barrett Tree Services highly enough! We recently undertook a major home renovation that included work on our retaining walls and the house itself, and we were very concerned about the impact on our existing trees.
The team at Barrett was incredible. They successfully relocated two trees—a delicate job they handled with care and precision. Beyond the physical work, their expertise was invaluable. They provided a comprehensive plan to protect our other established trees during construction.
It is rare to find a company that is so knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely committed to the long-term health of your landscape. If you have a complex project or simply need true experts to care for your trees, call them. They made a stressful renovation process much easier for us!
Parker Siddall
I cannot recommend Barrett Tree Services highly enough!
I cannot recommend Barrett Tree Services highly enough! We recently undertook a major home renovation that included work on our retaining walls and the house itself, and we were very concerned about the impact on our existing trees.
The team at Barrett was incredible. They successfully relocated two trees—a delicate job they handled with care and precision. Beyond the physical work, their expertise was invaluable. They provided a comprehensive plan to protect our other established trees during construction.
It is rare to find a company that is so knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely committed to the long-term health of your landscape. If you have a complex project or simply need true experts to care for your trees, call them. They made a stressful renovation process much easier for us!
Parker Siddall
Very professional job
Phil Perron, Hendrik Wenning, Zeke, and Dan and their team members were excellent. Did a very professional job trimming and pruning our trees and had continued dialogue with us about how the work was being performed.
Ed Kutchin
Very professional job trimming and pruning
Phil Perron, Hendrik Wenning, Zeke, and Dan and their team members were excellent. Did a very professional job trimming and pruning our trees and had continued dialogue with us about how the work was being performed.
Ed Kutchin
Barrett Tree East has my highest recommendation
I have been using Barrett Tree East for at least 20 years, since the days when Trumbull Barrett himself would typically be on the crew. I always thought very highly of them, and have reviewed them before. My most recent experience exceeded my prior uniformly positive, and deserves its own write up.
On 30 December last year, at 4 a.m., in the windstorm some may remember on that day, a healthy mature tree in the rear of my neighbor's yard gave way at its base and fell across the property line and across much of my house, smashing several skylights and with limbs punching holes in the roof. The skylights were over my bed, but fortunately we were all out of town. The weather was dry with snow predicted on the night of the 31st. My contractor could not board and tarp up the holes without the huge tree being removed. Our house is on a steep grade, above the street, with close spacing to the next houses, and machine access to the rear yard is impossible.
Calling from abroad, I spoke with Keith mid-morning on the 30th, and barely 20 hours later at 7 a.m. on the 31st, Barrett's crew showed up with a huge crane, a police detail, and a stellar crew of tree climbers, etc. The tree was removed by just about noon (I was still abroad so not sure) and there was ample time even in the short days for my contractor to cover the holes and prevent water damage on top of it all. The paperwork Keith supplied was impeccable as well, breaking down the services the way the insurance co. likes to see it, and full payment for the tree removal is already approved.
Through Barrett (and my contractor) I managed an unfortunate situation from afar, and my family and I are really extremely lucky. Barrett Tree East continues to have my highest possible recommendation. They haven't slipped an iota in service over many years!
Jonathan Weintroub
Reliable and Trustworthy Professionals
Reliable and trustworthy professionals, impeccably competent and fair in all respects.
Drew McCoy
Highly professional crew
Highly professional crew in every aspect of the scope of work.
Mary Crain Penniman
Highly professional crew
Highly professional crew in every aspect of the scope of work.
Mary Crain Penniman
Professional, knowledgeable, and very pleasant
Professional, knowledgeable, and very pleasant to work with. All work was done as scheduled and cost estimates were quite accurate.
Arwe Buchsbaum
Professional, knowledgeable, and pleasant
Professional, knowledgeable, and very pleasant to work with. All work was done as scheduled, and cost estimates were quite accurate.
Michael Arwe
Barrett Tree Service East Did a Great Job
Barrett Tree Service East did a great job on our project from start to finish. They are knowledgeable, responsible, and responsive. Highly recommend.
Wendy Perlman
Reliable and Trustworthy Professionals
Reliable and trustworthy professionals, impeccably competent and fair in all respects.
Drew McCoy
Great Job from Start to Finish
Barrett Tree Service East did a great job on our project from start to finish. They are knowledgeable, responsible, and responsive. Highly recommend.
At Barrett Tree Service East, we combine science-based tree care with local expertise to protect and enhance your landscape. As a TCIA-Accredited, employee-owned company, we approach every property as long-term stewards, not short-term contractors.
Why Choose Us:
Locally based, employee-owned, TCIA-Accredited tree care
ISA Board Certified Master Arborists and MCAs on staff
Preservation-first approach—removal only when necessary
Clean, efficient crews known for professionalism and transparency
Deep knowledge of Massachusetts trees, soils, and regulations
Proven track record with an A+ BBB rating since 2007
Safety, Cleanliness, And Full Transparency
Accredited, safety-focused crews who explain every step and leave sites spotless.
Preservation-First, Not Removal-First
We prioritize pruning, cabling, and long-term health over unnecessary removals.
Board Certified Master Arborists On Site
ISA Board Certified Master Arborists managing complex tree health issues.
Locally Based, Employee-Owned Experts
Greater Boston’s only locally based, employee-owned TCIA tree care team.
Meet the Barrett Tree Service East Team
At Barrett Tree Service East, we’ve built a locally based, employee-owned team that treats every property as if it were our own. Serving Newton, Medford, Cambridge, and Greater Boston since 2007, we combine deep regional knowledge with advanced credentials, including ISA Board Certified Master Arborists, Massachusetts Certified Arborists, Licensed Applicators, and CTSPs.
As the only locally based, employee-owned TCIA-Accredited tree care company in the area, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of safety, ethics, and technical expertise. We focus on long-term tree and landscape health—offering pruning, planting, hazardous tree removal, plant health care, and lawn care—backed by science-based diagnostics and a preservation-first philosophy.
Because we’re co-owners, we are personally invested in transparent recommendations, meticulous work, and leaving your property cleaner than we found it. Our team is proud to be trusted stewards of trees across Boston’s most iconic landscapes.
No, tree inspections are beneficial for trees of all ages. Younger trees can be assessed to ensure proper growth and development, while older trees are evaluated for stability, health, and potential hazards. Regular inspections are vital for maintaining tree health at all stages.
How long does a tree inspection take?
The duration of a tree inspection varies depending on the number and size of trees, as well as their condition. On average, a single tree inspection takes about 30 to 60 minutes. Our arborists will provide more detailed timing during the consultation.
Will your arborist provide recommendations?
Yes, after the inspection, our arborists will provide you with detailed recommendations for tree care, which may include pruning, treatment for pests or diseases, or environmental adjustments. Our goal is to support the health and longevity of your trees.
Why is tree inspection important?
Tree inspections are essential for identifying health problems, potential hazards, and necessary maintenance to prevent property damage or personal injury. Regular inspections can prolong the life of a tree and ensure safety for you and your property.
Trumbull Barrett Founder & President
Alden Johnson Chief Executive Officer
Bob Meagher In-House Lead Mechanic
Brady Pierre Client Relations Manager
Dan Solimini Massachusetts Certified Arborist
Dave Whisple Plant Health Care Manager - Newton
Brendan Conaway General Tree Care Director
Justin Adams Lawn Care Manager
Keith Bernard Sales Director
Marc Hansen Massachusetts Certified Arborist
Nathan Andac Massachusetts Certified Arborist
Patrice Pierre Client Relations Team Lead - Medford
Phil Perron Plant Healthcare Director
Ryan Andrews Massachusetts Certified Arborist