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A 90-foot dead hickory leaning over a cottage, less than 15 feet from the neighbor's house: a recent Google customer said Derek explained a plan to bring it down in controlled sections, and the crew went from the first cut to total debris cleanup in 5 hours. Middlesex Tree is a tree service; a ctinsider.com caption places Middlesex Tree, LLC in Old Saybrook, and the company's website lists a service area that includes Chester, Clinton, Guilford, Haddam, Madison and Westbrook. The company says it has been in business 20 years. After high wind brought down the crown of a large oak near the road, with part of the tree touching or very close to power lines, a recent customer said they worked into the evening removing three truckloads of chips and heavy tree sections. A recent customer said Derek and his team removed 8 trees and some large fallen limbs and kept them informed before and during the project. One recent customer used the company to remove a 100+-foot-tall tree and later for seasonal pruning of three decorative trees. A recent customer said the crew planted a new tree and helped them understand how to care for it until it was established. A 2024 customer wrote that six large trees came down, one needing a crane because of its location, and that all the work was completed in one day. A 2025 customer said Derek and his wife Amanda run the business, and that they removed more than 20 trees from a lot in Haddam after showing up on the estimated day and time. A 2024 customer said an old rotted limb broke during trimming and fell onto the power line, pulling it off the house; Derek called an electrician he works with and it was set to be repaired. A 2022 customer said Amanda was very rude on the phone.
“Workers from Middlesex Tree, LLC of Old Saybrook finish cleaning up on Sept. 27, 2026, after a portion of a tree fell on Ed Antolino’s George Drive home in Old Saybrook.”
Bravo to Middlesex Tree for their responsiveness to a dangerous situation. The crown of a large oak tree near the road edge In front of our home came down in the high wind of last weekend. A portion of the tree remained and came in contact (or very close proximity) to power lines. That portion of the trunk leaned precipitously, supported by the inverted broken crown. Additionally our car and driveway was blocked making access hazardous. They worked into the evening removing three truckloads of chips and heavy tree sections. Thanks to arborist Derek Babineaux and his crew for keeping, we and our neighbors safe. came down in the high wind of last weekend. A portion of the tree remained and came in contact (or very close proximity) to power lines. That portion of the trunk leaned precipitously, supported by the inverted broken crown. Additionally our car and driveway was blocked making access hazardous. They worked into the evening removing three truckloads of chips and heavy tree sections. Thanks to arborist Derek Babineaux and his crew for keeping, we and our neighbors safe
Elite precision on a high-stakes, 90ft hazardous removal! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I cannot recommend Middlesex Tree highly enough. We had an absolute nightmare scenario: a massive, 90-foot dead hickory tree leaning precariously over my cottage, situated less than 15ft. from our neighbor's house. Because dead hickory gets incredibly brittle, one wrong cut could cause catastrophic damage to either structure. From the initial walkthrough, Derek and his team demonstrated complete expertise. Derek clearly explained their strategy for managing the risk, utilizing advanced rigging and precise, technical cuts to bring the tree down systematically in controlled sections. On the day of the job, the crew operated like a well-oiled machine under his guidance. They went from the very first cut to total debris cleanup in just 5 hours. Watching Derek safely lower massive limbs away from both my roofline, the neighbor's property and power lines with absolute pinpoint accuracy was incredibly impressive. They took every possible precaution to protect the surrounding landscape and property boundaries. To top it off, their cleanup was meticulous. They chipped the debris, hauled away the massive logs, and left the yard spotless. If you have an exceptionally dangerous, high-risk tree removal near tight property lines, don't risk it with anyone else—call Middlesex Tree and ask for Derek. They are true professionals who get the job done safely, cleanly, and efficiently.
What a great job thank u guys
Derek and his team were great to work with. Removed 8 trees and some large fallen limbs. They got everything done quickly and kept me well informed prior to and during the project. Highly recommend!
They were absolutely amazing! They did a great job. Very professional and friendly. They got the job done quickly and efficiently. I would definitely use them in the future if necessary.
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