Dunmore grew up fast in the anthracite era, and Freeman The Treeman brings full tree service to this historic borough — removal, trimming, stump grinding, and storm cleanup — from the reservoir side of town to the homes and businesses that adjoin Scranton.
Serving all of Dunmore, plus adjoining Scranton, Throop, Olyphant, and the rest of Lackawanna County — homes, rentals, and commercial properties alike.
Full-scope tree care for Dunmore properties — older homes with towering shade trees, wooded-edge lots, and commercial sites alike.
Century-old trees crowding foundations, dead standing timber, or clearance for a project — removed in controlled sections.
Structural pruning for mature canopies — weight off overextended limbs, clearance from roofs and wires, better health for the tree.
Old stumps ground below grade so you can seed, pave, or plant — no more mower obstacle or carpenter-ant hotel.
When wind or ice drops a tree on something that matters, we prioritize the callout, secure the scene, and clear it safely.
Honest assessment of aging or declining trees — decay, deadwood, root issues — with options ranked from least to most invasive.
Tall, tight, or over a structure — the bucket truck reaches what climbing alone can't, without putting anyone at unnecessary risk.
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Settled in 1835 and incorporated in 1862, Dunmore boomed on anthracite coal, brick, stone, and silk — its population nearly tripled between 1890 and 1940. In a borough with roots that deep, it's common to find large, long-established trees standing close to houses, garages, and service lines — exactly the kind of work that calls for an experienced, insured crew rather than a ladder and a weekend.
The borough's outdoor side brings its own tree questions. The Dunmore Reservoir #1 Nature Trail loops through hardwood forest off Tigue Street, and properties near the trail or the wooded edges of town can face storm-thrown limbs and leaning trees along their boundaries. On the commercial side, Dunmore sits at the crossroads of Interstates 81, 380, and 84, and properties around the Keystone Industrial Park count on trees staying clear of buildings, lots, and access drives.
Wherever your property sits in the borough, the process is the same: we come out, look at the tree in person, tell you plainly what it needs, and quote one clear price before any work begins.
Boom-era neighborhoods mean big, old trees in tight quarters. Rigging, lowering, and protecting what's underneath is the core of what we do.
Full insurance coverage on every job, and one crew responsible from the first cut to the final rake-out — no subcontract roulette.
A real person walks your property, explains the work, and hands you one number. The price we quote is the price you pay.
Call or book online. We visit your Dunmore property, assess the tree and the access, and answer every question on the spot.
You get a clear scope and a firm price — removal, trimming, grinding, cleanup — with nothing added after the fact.
The crew arrives with the right equipment, does the work safely, and leaves your property clean and ready to use.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes — big, mature trees are our specialty. In a borough as old as Dunmore, large trees often stand close to houses, garages, and wires, and we remove or prune them with rigging and bucket-truck work that keeps every section under control from the first cut to the last.
We do. If your property borders woods, the boundary can collect leaning trees, storm-hung limbs, and encroaching growth over time. We clear the hazards on your side of the line, keep debris out of the neighboring woods, and leave the natural edge looking intentional rather than scalped.
Yes. Dunmore sits at the junction of Interstates 81, 380, and 84, and we maintain trees for commercial and industrial properties throughout that corridor — clearance over drives and loading areas, hazard removals, and scheduled maintenance that works around your business hours.
Topping lops the crown off indiscriminately, which stresses the tree and produces weakly attached regrowth that becomes tomorrow's hazard. Proper pruning removes specific limbs at the right points to reduce weight and improve structure. We prune — we don't top — because it's better for the tree and safer for your property.
Storm calls jump the queue. Trees on houses, cars, or blocking driveways get same-day response whenever conditions allow — we secure the immediate hazard first, then schedule the full cleanup and any remaining removal once the emergency is handled.
Rules differ by municipality and can change over time, so for street trees or anything in the public right-of-way we suggest confirming current requirements with the borough office on South Blakely Street. For trees fully on private property, we'll point out anything worth checking during your estimate.
No — cleanup is part of every quote. Brush gets chipped, wood gets hauled or stacked where you want it, and we rake the work area before leaving. Most customers tell us the yard looks better than before we arrived, minus one tree.
In most cases, yes. Our grinder works precisely enough to run near walkways, foundations, and fences, and we check for utilities before grinding. You're left with clean chips and soil you can seed or plant instead of a rotting stump.
Dunmore's story starts early: European presence in the area dates to 1742 with Count Zinzendorf, a missionary to the Munsee-speaking Delaware people, the land was purchased by the Susquehanna Company of Connecticut in 1754, and the first settlers arrived in 1771. The community was settled in 1835 as part of Providence Township and incorporated as a borough in 1862. Extensive anthracite coal, brick, stone, and silk interests drove the population from 8,315 in 1890 to 23,086 by 1940; today the Borough of Dunmore is home to 14,042 residents (2020 Census) across 8.99 square miles, directly adjoining Scranton.
Modern Dunmore is remarkably well connected — Interstates 81, 380, and 84 are all easily accessible, and the Keystone Industrial Park lies within the borough. But it's the recreation that surprises people: The Lost Trails ATV Adventure Park on Dunham Drive is an off-road riding destination, while the Dunmore Reservoir #1 Nature Trail offers a quieter escape — a 1.4-mile loop around an 83-acre reservoir through hardwood forest, owned by Pennsylvania American Water and open to the public for walking, fishing, and wildlife watching.
Community life centers on places like McHale Park on Monroe Avenue, with its Little League fields and accessible playground behind the Dunmore Borough Community Center — and on East Drinker Street, where Dunmore Candy Kitchen has been hand-making chocolates since 1904, one of the longest-running family-owned candy kitchens in the region.
From boom-era shade trees to wooded property edges, get a straight answer and a firm price from an insured crew that knows Dunmore. Free on-site estimates, no obligation.