Dickson City sits about four miles north of Scranton, a former coal town turned retail hub where residential streets, river-corridor lots, and busy commercial properties all need tree care. Freeman The Treeman handles tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, and storm cleanup for homes and businesses across the borough.
Serving Dickson City's residential streets and its commercial corridor, plus the neighboring communities of Throop, Olyphant, Blakely, and Dunmore — and the rest of Lackawanna County.
Every service below is available anywhere in Dickson City — residential yards, rental properties, and commercial lots alike.
Dead, dying, or in-the-way trees taken down in managed sections, from single backyard trees to rows along a lot line.
Deliberate pruning that keeps limbs clear of roofs, signage, lighting, and lines while protecting the tree's long-term health.
Stumps ground out below the soil line — reclaim the corner of the yard or keep a commercial frontage looking maintained.
Trees on structures and blocked access get priority scheduling after storms, with the hazard secured first and the site cleared after.
A practical read on a struggling tree — what's wrong, what it threatens, and whether it can be saved or should come down.
For tall canopies and limbs over buildings or parking areas, the bucket puts our cutter in exactly the right position, safely.
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Dickson City wears two hats. Its residential blocks date back to a community that began as Priceburg in 1863 and grew through the anthracite era, while its post-mining decades turned dormant coal lands into one of the region's most prominent retail and commercial corridors along Business Route 6, Viewmont Drive, and Commerce Boulevard. We work both sides of that line — established yards with aging shade trees, and commercial frontage where a dead or storm-cracked tree is a liability for customers and parked cars.
Down along the Lackawanna River, Riverfront Park anchors a green corridor of walking trails and fishing access, and properties near the river call for the same care we bring to any waterside job: planned equipment placement, controlled sectional cutting, and complete debris removal so nothing ends up where it shouldn't.
Every Dickson City estimate starts with an in-person look. We walk the property with you, explain what the tree needs — trimming, cabling, or removal — and give you one clear price before any saw starts.
From backyard maples to trees fronting a busy parking lot, we plan around people, traffic, and property — and schedule work to minimize disruption.
Tree work near buildings, vehicles, and wires demands real insurance coverage. We carry it, and we're glad to answer coverage questions up front.
One agreed price for the scope, then chips, brush, and wood hauled away — the site is clean and usable the moment we pull out.
Tell us what's going on — a leaning tree, a dead limb, a lot that needs clearing. We come to your Dickson City property and see it in person.
We quote the exact scope we walked through together. No estimates that balloon later, and no pressure to decide on the spot.
Rigging, cutting, chipping, grinding, hauling — handled by one insured crew with the equipment the job actually calls for.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes — commercial properties are a regular part of our work. Trees over parking areas, entrances, and signage need proactive trimming and fast removal when they fail, and we schedule commercial jobs to keep disruption to your customers at a minimum.
We can. River-corridor lots need thoughtful equipment placement and strict debris control, so nothing is left behind near the water, the trails, or neighboring properties. We plan that before the first cut and haul everything out when we're done.
Requirements vary by municipality and can change, so we recommend checking with the borough office for anything involving street trees or the public right-of-way. During your estimate we'll flag anything about your specific tree that's worth confirming before work begins.
We cover the neighboring boroughs of Throop, Olyphant, and Blakely, along with Dunmore, Scranton, and the wider Lackawanna County area. Same crew, same equipment, and the same free in-person estimate everywhere we work.
Stay clear of the damaged area and any lines, then contact us as soon as it's safe. Trees or limbs on structures get priority response: we secure the hazard first, then remove the debris and assess whether the rest of the tree is sound.
We chip the brush, cut and haul the wood, and rake out the work area before we leave. If you'd like logs left for firewood, just say so during the estimate and we'll set them aside at no extra charge.
That's exactly what a health evaluation answers. We look at the trunk, root zone, and canopy for decay, cracking, and dieback, then give you a straight recommendation — pruning, cabling, monitoring, or removal — with a price for each option that makes sense.
Tight-access removals are core work for us. We rig each section so it's lowered under control rather than dropped, protecting both structures, fences, and anything below — and we coordinate access with you before the crew arrives.
Dickson City began as Priceburg, settled by German immigrants in 1863, and was incorporated as a borough in June 1875 — taking its present name from Thomas Dickson, founder of the Dickson Manufacturing Company. Anthracite coal once dominated life here, particularly around the Johnson Shaft sunk by John Jermyn in the 1880s, and the borough's population peaked at 12,395 in 1930 at the height of the industrial era. Today the Borough of Dickson City is home to 6,038 residents (2020 Census), about four miles north of Scranton.
The borough's second act is remarkable: dormant coal lands were repurposed into retail and commercial development along Business Route 6, Viewmont Drive, and Commerce Boulevard, making Dickson City one of the region's most prominent retail and commercial hubs. Entertainment came with it — Regal Dickson City on Commerce Boulevard brings the multiplex, while the Circle Drive-In Theatre keeps a classic tradition alive with movies, events, and a giant seasonal Sunday flea fair that runs March through November.
There's a quieter side along the water. Riverfront Park on Enterprise Street offers scenic walking trails, a dog park, and fishing access on the Lackawanna River — a reminder that the borough that once mined its land now spends its afternoons beside the river that runs through it.
Home, rental, or storefront — get a free, no-pressure estimate from an insured local crew that works Dickson City's yards, river lots, and commercial corridor every season.