The Backyard You Can't Use
Dense brush and saplings have slowly pushed the usable yard toward the house.
Plymouth County • Cape Cod • South Shore • Southeastern Massachusetts
Reclaim your property.
Tree Removal, Land Clearing, Brush Clearing & Forestry Mulching
Whether you need one dangerous tree removed or acres of brush and woods opened up, Powell's has the crew, equipment and experience to turn difficult property into clean, safe, usable land.
Fully Insured • Professional Equipment • Residential • Commercial • HOA
Fully Insured
Professional protection for our customers, crews and job sites.
Safety First
Professional PPE, crew communication and established safety procedures.
Professional Equipment
The right machines and attachments for demanding tree and property work.
Experienced Crew
Experienced operators equipped for complex residential and commercial projects.
Before / After
See what's possible.
Tree removal, brush clearing, invasive vegetation removal and complete property reclamation — you may have more usable property than you think.
BeforeAfterDrag to compare. The same property edge before and after — overgrown trees, brush and invasive vegetation removed, leaving clean, walkable ground.
How much of your property aren't you using?
Whether it's a few thousand square feet behind your home, one dangerous tree over the driveway or several acres of neglected land, we evaluate the trees, vegetation, terrain and access and recommend the most efficient way to get the space back.
The Woods You Can't Walk Through
Briars, vines, fallen limbs and dense understory make the property inaccessible.
The Trees Too Close For Comfort
Large, leaning, dead or storm-damaged trees threaten houses, driveways and outdoor areas.
The Land You Forgot You Owned
Fields, acreage and property edges have gradually reverted to woods.
The View That Disappeared
Selective clearing can restore sunlight and sight lines without stripping the property bare.
Tree Removal • Land Clearing • Brush Clearing • Forestry Mulching
One crew. The equipment to transform your property.
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Tree Removal
Make the property safer and open up space.
Safe, complete removal of large, dead, leaning and difficult-access trees — with the equipment to do it cleanly.
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Lot & Land Clearing
Prepare the property for what comes next.
Prepare property for construction, septic, driveways, landscaping or improved access.
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Brush Clearing
Get your backyard back.
Reclaim overgrown residential and commercial property — yards, woods lines and property edges.
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Forestry Mulching
Turn inaccessible woods and brush into clean, walkable land.
Mechanically clear brush, saplings and dense vegetation while processing material directly on site.
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Stump & Root Removal
Finish the clearing job instead of leaving obstacles behind.
Stumps and root systems excavated out completely so the ground can be graded, seeded or built on.
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Invasive Vegetation Removal
Stop vines, briars and aggressive growth from taking over the property.
Mechanical removal of bittersweet, briars, knotweed and other aggressive invasive growth.
Learn moreTree Trimming & Pruning
Structural pruning, deadwood removal, clearance from roofs, driveways and utility lines.
Learn moreHazardous & Storm-Damaged Tree Removal
Compromised, split, uprooted and storm-damaged trees taken down and cleared out.
Learn moreBrush Root-System Removal
Excavate the root mass behind stubborn brush so the same growth doesn't return next season.
Learn moreOvergrown Property Reclamation
Turn neglected land into accessible, manageable space again.
Learn moreEquipment
The right equipment changes everything.
A difficult property job becomes faster, safer and more complete when the contractor owns the right equipment for every stage of the work — tree removal, excavation, stump and root removal, brush clearing, forestry mulching, material handling and site cleanup.
Forestry Mulching Head
Bobcat T76
Customer result
Turns dense brush, saplings and inaccessible understory into open, walkable property.
Our forestry machine for brush clearing, forestry mulching, invasive vegetation and wooded-property reclamation.
- Class
- Compact track loader
- Attachment
- Forestry mulching drum
- Enables
- Brush clearing, forestry mulching, invasives
- Ground pressure
- Low — tracked
Compact Wheel Loader
Bobcat L95
Customer result
Moves logs, brush and heavy material efficiently so large clearing jobs move faster.
Material handling for tree removal and land clearing — moving logs, brush and debris and finishing site cleanup.
- Class
- Compact wheel loader
- Attachment
- Bucket / grapple
- Enables
- Tree removal cleanup, land clearing, hauling
- Terrain
- Open, drivable ground
Compact Excavator
Bobcat E45
Customer result
Removes stumps, buried root systems and invasive root masses so the land is actually usable when the job is finished.
Stump removal, root and invasive root-system excavation, retaining wall and patio base work, site preparation and drainage.
- Class
- Compact excavator
- Attachment
- Bucket / thumb
- Enables
- Stump & root removal, walls, site prep
- Access
- Tight residential access
Small Articulated Loader
Bobcat L28
Customer result
Gets into tighter residential backyards where full-size machines cannot.
Tight residential access — backyard tree removal, small clearing jobs and hardscape material handling behind the house.
- Class
- Small articulated loader
- Attachment
- Bucket / brush cutter
- Enables
- Backyard tree work, small clearing, hardscapes
- Access width
- Narrow gates and side yards
Fields & Open Areas
Commercial Mowing Equipment
Customer result
Recovers fields and open acreage before brush and saplings take the land back for good.
Field, meadow and open-acreage mowing where brush and saplings are taking the land back.
- Class
- Heavy-duty brush mowing
- Enables
- Field & meadow reclamation
- Cut
- Tall grass, brush, light saplings
- Coverage
- High acreage per day
Heavy-Duty Chipper Truck
Ford F-750 Chipper Body
Customer result
Handles large tree work and high-volume debris so the property is cleaned up when the job is done.
Our largest tree truck — aerial reach and high-capacity chip hauling for professional tree removal and large trimming jobs.
- Class
- Medium-duty chipper body
- Body
- High-side chip box
- Enables
- Large tree removal, high-volume chip hauling
- Reach
- Aerial boom for elevated work
Material Removal
Chipper Trucks & Trailers
Customer result
Chips and hauls brush and limbs off the property, leaving a clean finish behind.
Professional tree removal and cleanup — brush and limbs chipped on site and hauled off the property.
- Class
- Chipper and dump transport
- Enables
- Tree removal, chipping, off-site removal
- Use case
- Where mulch-in-place isn't wanted
- Result
- Clean, hauled-out finish
Why this matters
One contractor. One coordinated job.
Many companies can cut a tree or knock down brush. Powell's handles every stage of the work with our own crew and equipment.
- Cut the trees.
- Mulch the brush.
- Excavate the roots.
- Move the material.
- Clean the site.
- Prepare the property for what comes next.
Use cases
What would you do with more usable property?
Most of our work starts with a homeowner who wants one specific thing back — the yard, the view, the field, or room for what's next.
- Expand the backyard
- Make room for kids and dogs
- Open trails through wooded acreage
- Create space for a pool
- Prepare for a garage or shed
- Clear for a driveway
- Recover a field
- Restore sunlight
- Open a view
- Clear fence lines
- Prepare land for landscaping
- Clean up storm damage
Why Powell's
Built for difficult property work.
Some jobs require more than chainsaws and a landscape crew. Powell's combines experienced operators with specialized tree, clearing and excavation equipment to tackle difficult projects efficiently — from hazardous tree removal and buried root systems to dense brush, invasive vegetation and complete property reclamation.
Tree Expertise
Experienced operators removing hazardous, storm-damaged and difficult-access trees safely.
Heavy Equipment
Compact track loaders, excavators, forestry mulching heads and chipper trucks on every job that needs them.
Complete Removal
Stumps, buried root systems and invasive root masses excavated out — not left behind.
One Contractor
Clear the trees. Remove the brush. Excavate the roots. Prepare the site. Build the finished improvement.
Safety
Safety first. Every job.
Tree work and heavy equipment leave little room for shortcuts. Powell's Tree Service puts safety at the center of every job — from the equipment we wear to the way our crews communicate and prepare before work begins.
Professional Head Protection & Communication
Our crews use professional hard hats equipped with hearing protection and integrated headset/microphone communication systems, helping team members communicate clearly while working around chainsaws, chippers and heavy equipment.
Fall Protection
When working at height, our crews use appropriate safety harnesses and fall-protection equipment for the work being performed.
Chainsaw PPE
Crew members use appropriate chainsaw-protective clothing and personal protective equipment when performing cutting operations.
Weekly Safety Meetings
Safety isn't something we discuss once. Our team conducts weekly safety meetings to reinforce procedures, identify potential hazards and keep safe work practices top of mind.
Protect the crew. Protect the property. Do the job right.
Fully Insured • Residential & Commercial
Process
From overgrown to finished.
01
Show Us Your Property
Send your address, photos and what you want to accomplish.
02
Get A Plan & Price
Powell's evaluates the trees, vegetation, access, terrain and equipment requirements.
03
Reclaim Your Property
The crew completes the tree work, clearing and cleanup — and leaves the property clean.
Projects
Property, reclaimed.
Plymouth, MA • Approx. 12,000 sq ft
Backyard Reclamation
A buried stone wall and 12,000 sq ft of unusable brush turned into open, walkable pine woods in two days.
- Problem
- The rear third of the lot had grown in with briars, bittersweet and a thicket of oak and maple saplings. A stone wall marking the rear boundary was completely buried.
- Equipment
- Tracked loader with forestry mulching head, compact loader
The Pinehills, Plymouth, MA • Approx. 0.9 acres
Woodland Understory Clearing
Selective understory mulching under a mature canopy, with sightlines opened from the house to the rear property line.
- Problem
- Dense understory, fallen limbs and invasive growth under a mature pine and oak canopy made the wooded portion of the lot impossible to walk through.
- Equipment
- Tracked loader with forestry mulching head
South Shore, MA • Approx. 4.5 acres
Overgrown Acreage Reclamation
Four and a half acres of neglected parcel returned to clean, accessible, drivable land.
- Problem
- Acreage that had not been maintained in over fifteen years: heavy brush, cedar and pine saplings, and impenetrable scrub across most of the parcel.
- Equipment
- Tracked loader with forestry mulching head, compact wheel loader, commercial mowing equipment
Plymouth County, MA • Approx. 2.2 acres
Field Reclamation
An open field recovered from the treeline in, with the original stone wall boundary visible again.
- Problem
- A former hayfield reverting to woods, with brush and sapling growth advancing 40 feet in from the treeline and stone walls disappearing.
- Equipment
- Commercial mowing equipment, tracked loader with mulching head
Cape Cod, MA • Approx. 1.2 acres
Cape Cod Property Reclamation
A Cape Cod property reclaimed from overgrown brush, with exposed stone walls and a clean, maintained landscape.
- Problem
- A Cape Cod property with dense brush, invasive vines and overgrown beds surrounding the house, obscuring the landscape and making the yard unusable.
- Equipment
- Ford F-550 chipper truck, compact loader, orange wood chipper
Plymouth, MA • Approx. 0.6 acres
Wooded Backyard Clearing
A wooded Plymouth backyard transformed into an open, walkable space with mature trees and a restored stone wall.
- Problem
- A wooded backyard behind a Plymouth home was choked with bittersweet, briars and saplings, making it impossible to walk through or use.
- Equipment
- Tracked loader with forestry mulching head
Plymouth, MA • Approx. 180 linear ft
Retaining Wall Replacement
A failing timber retaining wall replaced with a clean, durable modular block wall that stabilizes the slope and improves curb appeal.
- Problem
- A failing timber retaining wall along a sloped driveway was rotting, bowing and becoming a safety concern for the homeowners.
- Equipment
- Bobcat compact excavator, compact loader
Plymouth, MA • Approx. 1.0 acre
Residential Tree Removal
A hazardous oak tree safely removed from a Plymouth residential property, with the site left clean and the home protected.
- Problem
- A large oak tree on a residential street had become a hazard, with limbs overhanging the house and driveway after a recent storm.
- Equipment
- Ford F-750 chipper truck, orange wood chipper, bucket truck
Service area
Plymouth County, Cape Cod and the South Shore.
Based at 309 Tremont St, Carver, MA 02330, working across Southeastern Massachusetts.
- Plymouth
- Kingston
- Duxbury
- Carver
- Wareham
- Bourne
- Marshfield
- Pembroke
- Middleborough
- Sandwich
- Rochester
- Marion
Show us your property.
Send an address and a few photos — trees, brush, stumps or a project you want built. We'll tell you what it takes.
Fully Insured • Safety First • Residential & Commercial