# PEMA, Incorporated

**Trade:** Tree Services · **Phone:** (781) 321-1888 · **Website:** https://pemainc.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 25 reviews across 5 sources.
92% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

PEMA, Incorporated (PEMA Tree Services) is a Revere, Massachusetts tree care company with more than 10 years of experience, offering tree trimming, removal, pruning and stump grinding across Massachusetts, and states it's available 24/7.

Homeowners who hired the tree crew consistently describe prompt, skilled, well-equipped teams. Reviewers from 2022 through 2024 describe crews that showed up on time, worked efficiently with cranes and remote-controlled equipment on difficult jobs (a three-story pine tree removal, a large sugar maple after a storm, trees in tight or awkward spaces), and cleaned up thoroughly afterward. One 2023 reviewer specifically praised the business for proactively sharing proof of insurance. The company is rated 4.8 out of 5 across 617 reviews on HomeAdvisor and Angi (syndicated) and 4.4 out of 5 across 50 Google reviews.

A cluster of reviews from 2021, however, describe landscaping and mulching work handled by a different named contact ('Henry') rather than the tree crews associated with the rest of the record — several are strongly positive, but one August 2021 review said the business never followed up on a promised landscaping quote, and a June 2021 review described mulch that was applied incorrectly, leaving weeds visible within a week. It's unclear whether this reflects a separate landscaping arm of the business or an older chapter of its history; either way, it's worth asking directly what services the business currently handles.

Also worth knowing: a 2023 court filing (Kapitus Servicing, Inc. v. Pema Incorporated d/b/a Pema Tree Service and Elmer Palencia) alleges the business defaulted on a forward purchase financing agreement and sought a judgment of $189,392 — a real financial dispute on the public record, though the outcome isn't stated in the reporting available.

For homeowners specifically needing tree work — removal, trimming, pruning, or stump grinding — PEMA's tree-service track record is strong and consistent across several years and multiple platforms. Confirm current insurance and licensing directly, and clarify scope if considering landscaping or mulching work given the mixed, older record there.

**Strengths:**
- Skilled, well-equipped crews — reviewers describe cranes and remote-controlled equipment on difficult jobs
- Prompt, professional service — repeated praise across several years for punctuality and cleanup
- Proof of insurance offered — a 2023 reviewer noted the business shared it proactively

**Concerns:**
- Landscaping follow-through — one reviewer said a promised quote never materialized
- Mulching quality — one reviewer described incomplete work and returning weeds
- Financial/legal dispute — a 2023 court filing alleges default on a financing agreement

**Where sources disagree:**
- The stored primary service is 'exterior' (windows/siding/gutters), but every source describes tree service work — no windows, siding, or gutter work anywhere in the record.
- Several 2021 reviews describe landscaping/mulching work handled by a contact named 'Henry,' distinct from the tree-service work described throughout the rest of the record (including the company's own website, which names only tree services); this may reflect a separate landscaping arm or an older chapter of the business, and is described cautiously rather than folded into the core tree-service specialty.

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- PEMA Tree Services is a Revere, MA tree care company offering tree trimming, removal, pruning, and stump grinding across Massachusetts, available 24/7. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://pemainc.com) — “PEMA Tree Services is a Revere, MA tree care company offering tree trimming, removal, pruning, and stump grinding across Massachusetts, avai…”
- Customers rate the business 4.4 out of 5 across 50 Google ratings and 4.8 out of 5 across 617 HomeAdvisor/Angi ratings. _(confidence: high)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.PemaMaintence.8336923.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 4.8★ from 617 ratings”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/revere/pema-incorporated-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi: 4.8★ from 617 ratings”
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pema%20Tree%20Service&query_place_id=ChIJAW5RNhhy44kRU8f1Zxis4Ec) — “Google: 4.4★ from 50 ratings”
- Reviewers describe prompt, skilled crews handling difficult jobs (large trees, tight spaces, storm cleanup) with heavy equipment like cranes and remote-controlled lifts. _(confidence: high)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.PemaMaintence.8336923.html) — “4.5★ We had PEMA remove a 3 story pine tree and prune 3 other tall trees around the yard. Luis C. came out on a Thursday to provide an estim…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.PemaMaintence.8336923.html) — “5★ Very knowledgeable, very careful. Excellent communication. Really good with chainsaws, cranes and taking down trees in awkward locations.”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.PemaMaintence.8336923.html) — “5★ Responded promptly with a visit after a storm and scheduled the work as soon as possible, removing a large sugar maple that we miss dearl…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.PemaMaintence.8336923.html) — “5★ Complete professional service ... from the written quote ... to the tree removal ... to the cleanup. The Pema team was on time, efficient…”
- In a 2023 review, a customer praised the business for proactively sharing its certificate of insurance. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.PemaMaintence.8336923.html) — “5★ When we reached out to tree removal contractors, PEMA was the most professional and organized out of all the options. They were proactive…”
- A 2023 court filing (Kapitus Servicing, Inc. v. Pema Incorporated d/b/a Pema Tree Service and Elmer Palencia) alleges the business defaulted on a forward purchase financing agreement, seeking a $189,392 judgment. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [richmondbizsense.com](https://richmondbizsense.com/2023/06/22/the-docket-local-court-roundup-for-6-22-23/) — “richmondbizsense.com — Kapitus Servicing, Inc. v. Pema Incorporated d/b/a Pema Tree Service; and Elmer Palencia Plaintiff says the Massachus…”
- In an August 2021 review, a homeowner said the business never followed up after an initial visit for a promised landscaping quote. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/revere/pema-incorporated-reviews-1.htm) — “2★ Your questions miss the point. They have done nothing. Henry is a very nice man. He met with my wife and I and said he would get back to …”
- In a June 2021 review, a homeowner said mulch was applied incorrectly and weeds were visible again within a week. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/revere/pema-incorporated-reviews-1.htm) — “2.5★ I am waiting for them to come back and do the mulching right. A minimum of 3 is recommended, they just scattered it, and drove off with…”
- Tree removal _(confidence: high)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.PemaMaintence.8336923.html) — “4.5★ We had PEMA remove a 3 story pine tree and prune 3 other tall trees around the yard. Luis C. came out on a Thursday to provide an estim…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.PemaMaintence.8336923.html) — “5★ When we reached out to tree removal contractors, PEMA was the most professional and organized out of all the options. They were proactive…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/revere/pema-incorporated-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ I'm happy with the work done by Pema. The price was reasonable. The oak tree was cut and removed from the inaccessible area, the split he…”
- Tree trimming and pruning _(confidence: high)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.PemaMaintence.8336923.html) — “4.5★ We had PEMA remove a 3 story pine tree and prune 3 other tall trees around the yard. Luis C. came out on a Thursday to provide an estim…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.PemaMaintence.8336923.html) — “5★ Very knowledgeable, very careful. Excellent communication. Really good with chainsaws, cranes and taking down trees in awkward locations.”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.PemaMaintence.8336923.html) — “4.5★ Luis, was very professional cut a lot off my tree.. Which I wanted with sacrificing too much shade.. spring is right around the corner.…”
- Stump grinding _(confidence: high)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.PemaMaintence.8336923.html) — “4.5★ We had PEMA remove a 3 story pine tree and prune 3 other tall trees around the yard. Luis C. came out on a Thursday to provide an estim…”
  - [Official Website](https://pemainc.com) — “PEMA Tree Services is a Revere, MA tree care company offering tree trimming, removal, pruning, and stump grinding across Massachusetts, avai…”
- Landscaping and mulching _(confidence: low)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.PemaMaintence.8336923.html) — “5★ Henry and his team did an awesome job! It was a large landscaping project that took several days. The quote/estimate was very detailed an…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/revere/pema-incorporated-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Henry and his team helped me finished my landscaping project perfectly. Henry is very responsible, reliable, and good with communications…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/revere/pema-incorporated-reviews-1.htm) — “2.5★ I am waiting for them to come back and do the mulching right. A minimum of 3 is recommended, they just scattered it, and drove off with…”
- Specializes in Tree Services _(confidence: high)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.PemaMaintence.8336923.html) — “4.5★ We had PEMA remove a 3 story pine tree and prune 3 other tall trees around the yard. Luis C. came out on a Thursday to provide an estim…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.PemaMaintence.8336923.html) — “5★ When we reached out to tree removal contractors, PEMA was the most professional and organized out of all the options. They were proactive…”
  - [Official Website](https://pemainc.com) — “PEMA Tree Services is a Revere, MA tree care company offering tree trimming, removal, pruning, and stump grinding across Massachusetts, avai…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.PemaMaintence.8336923.html) — “5★ Very knowledgeable, very careful. Excellent communication. Really good with chainsaws, cranes and taking down trees in awkward locations.”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.PemaMaintence.8336923.html) — “5★ Responded promptly with a visit after a storm and scheduled the work as soon as possible, removing a large sugar maple that we miss dearl…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.PemaMaintence.8336923.html) — “5★ Complete professional service ... from the written quote ... to the tree removal ... to the cleanup. The Pema team was on time, efficient…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/revere/pema-incorporated-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ I'm happy with the work done by Pema. The price was reasonable. The oak tree was cut and removed from the inaccessible area, the split he…”
- Also offers Landscaping _(confidence: low)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.PemaMaintence.8336923.html) — “5★ Henry and his team did an awesome job! It was a large landscaping project that took several days. The quote/estimate was very detailed an…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/revere/pema-incorporated-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Henry and his team helped me finished my landscaping project perfectly. Henry is very responsible, reliable, and good with communications…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/revere/pema-incorporated-reviews-1.htm) — “2.5★ I am waiting for them to come back and do the mulching right. A minimum of 3 is recommended, they just scattered it, and drove off with…”

## License

No license record has been checked yet for this contractor.

## Sources

- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.PemaMaintence.8336923.html): 4.8★ from 617 ratings
- [Exa](https://richmondbizsense.com/2023/06/22/the-docket-local-court-roundup-for-6-22-23/): 1 web mention across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/revere/pema-incorporated-reviews-1.htm): 4.8★ from 617 ratings
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=PEMA%2C%20Incorporated&query_place_id=ChIJAW5RNhhy44kRU8f1Zxis4Ec): 4.4★ from 50 ratings
- [Official Website](https://pemainc.com): 10 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “Kapitus Servicing, Inc. v. Pema Incorporated d/b/a Pema Tree Service; and Elmer Palencia Plaintiff says the Massachusetts business is in default of a forward purchase agreement and seeks judgment in t…” — richmondbizsense.com (2023-07-11) — https://richmondbizsense.com/2023/06/22/the-docket-local-court-roundup-for-6-22-23/

## Recent reviews

- **4.5/5 · Angi · Bruce R. · 2024-10-01**: We had PEMA remove a 3 story pine tree and prune 3 other tall trees around the yard. Luis C. came out on a Thursday to provide an estimate. He showed up on time, and was friendly and polite. I wanted to get the job done so I didn't get other estimates, but the price seemed fair enough and the work c…
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Marc C. · 2023-09-01**: Great job!
- **4.5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Alexander S. · 2023-04-01**: Great work, very efficient.
- **5/5 · Angi · Frank L. · 2023-03-01**: They were very professional and courteous. Crew was prompt and completed work faster than I expected. You could tell by watching that they were a very experienced, skilled crew. Will definitely hire PEMA for future work.
- **5/5 · Angi · Leah C. · 2023-03-01**: When we reached out to tree removal contractors, PEMA was the most professional and organized out of all the options. They were proactive with sharing their certificate of insurance and had timely responses. Would hire again!
- **4/5 · HomeAdvisor · Darisse P. · 2023-03-01**: Best pricing of the several quotes we received. Worked carefully in tight quarters. Able to schedule quickly.
- **5/5 · Angi · Ron C. · 2023-01-01**: quick and reasonable pricing
- **5/5 · Angi · John W. · 2022-09-01**: Very knowledgeable, very careful. Excellent communication. Really good with chainsaws, cranes and taking down trees in awkward locations.
- **5/5 · Angi · Don M. · 2022-08-01**: Responded promptly with a visit after a storm and scheduled the work as soon as possible, removing a large sugar maple that we miss dearly. Skillfully executed.
- **4/5 · Angi · Rob P. · 2022-07-01**: Quick service...good price.

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