Photo: T.S. Custadio, CC BY-SA 3.0Barnstable County · 22.5 miles from our base
South Orleans runs along the inner shore of Pleasant Bay, a place of salt ponds, boatyards and houses tucked into oak woods. Newcomb's Tree Service of Cape Cod serves it from its Mid-Cape base with pruning, tree removal, stump grinding and emergency storm service.
02662part of Orleans
Local conditions
Trees and lots in South Orleans
Route 28 threads through tall oak and pine in this southern end of the town of Orleans, and side roads such as Quanset Road, Namequoit Road and Portanimicut Road lead down to the water. Arey's Pond, Paw Wah Pond and the other salt ponds open onto the bay, so many lots slope toward a marsh or coastal bank. Soil is sandy but the woods are mature. Typical trouble includes oaks leaning out over banks, storm damage from northeast wind off the bay, and thick understory closing in on older homes.
Typical work in South Orleans
- Removing hazardous leaning oaks near coastal banks, where permitted, without disturbing the slope below.
- Pruning mature oaks and pines to lift canopy off roofs and bring light to shaded yards.
- Cutting back brush and saplings along driveways and lot edges on wooded bay-side properties.
Good to know in South Orleans
Pleasant Bay is a state Area of Critical Environmental Concern, and cutting near Arey's Pond, Paw Wah Pond or any coastal bank goes through the Conservation Commission. Stumps and roots on banks are usually left in place. Roadside trees on Route 28 need approval before any work.
Services
What we do in South Orleans
Reviews
From customers on Cape Cod
The crew arrived promptly at 8 am. Tree and large limb on another tree were removed, yard was cleaned as if the removal never happened, and they were gone by 10 am. Great job.
Isaiah is a young professional who’s already proven himself. He was quick to respond, worked hard, and left everything clean. I’d gladly hire him again.
Isaiah and his crew from Newcomb’s Tree Service of Cape Cod were outstanding. After the major storm this winter left me with significant tree damage, they stepped in and handled everything with true professionalism. They arrived right on time, worked efficiently, offered a great price, and left the property spotless.
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Where we work in South Orleans
We work on properties throughout South Orleans and the rest of Orleans. Estimates are free and we come to you.
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South Orleans is part of our Lower & Outer Cape: Harwich to Provincetown coverage.
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