Haddam is the next town up the river from Deep River. We are fifteen minutes up Route 154 or Route 9 from Higganum center.
Haddam is spread out. Higganum is the main village, where Route 81 meets Route 154, with the reservoir and the cove. Haddam center and Haddam Meadows are along the river on Route 154. Tylerville sits at the swing bridge across from East Haddam. Shailerville, Ponsett, Candlewood Hill, and Hidden Lake fill in the woods between, and Haddam Neck is across the river on its own. Almost all of it is wooded. Lots are big, driveways are long and often gravel or process stone, and the yards back up to Cockaponset State Forest or somebody's woodlot. Oaks and pines drop limbs, and stumps are left from old storm work. Every few years the brush closes in on the driveway.
We have done tree and stump work in Haddam and Higganum through 2026, and we have around a dozen Haddam and Higganum properties on file. In September 2026 we ground a stump and then placed process stone to extend a driveway. In August we cleared a downed branch and all the debris after a storm. In April we ground a stump, filled with topsoil, and seeded. Haddam is also where requests for hedge trimming, forestry mulching along a driveway border, and weekly mowing have come in, so expect more of that from us here.
Lawn care and mowing. Weekly or every other week. Trimming, edging, and clippings blown off every visit.
Tree services. Tree removal, trimming and pruning, stump grinding, brush clearing, forestry mulching.
Property cleanups. Spring and fall cleanups, storm debris, downed branches hauled.
Landscape construction. Topsoil and grading, seed and straw, new beds, driveway process stone after stump work.
Garden beds. Edging, weeding, cleanouts, new beds.
Hedge trimming. Both sides of a property-line hedge, arborvitae, privet, old lilacs.
Mulch. Cedar or brown dyed mulch, delivered and spread.
Aeration and overseeding. Late summer into fall for thin, compacted, or shaded lawns.
Recent work in Haddam
September 2026. Ground a stump to mulch-like material, then prepared and placed a half ton of 3/4-inch process stone to extend the driveway.
August 2026. Removed a downed branch and all the debris.
April 2026. Stump grinding with topsoil fill and seed.
Why people call MAD
The work looks right when we are done, and we clean up after it. "Tree looked so natural it was hard to believe they had just trimmed it significantly." (Gail S.) "Quick and nicely done and all picked up and carried away." (Gail S.)
The owner is on the job. "The owner was very professional and timely. Quality work and efficient crew!" (Roberta C., Google review) Mason comes out, looks, and quotes. "Fairly priced, adhere to requested schedules, attentive to special requests." (Sara C.)
We show up when we say we will, and you hear back when you call or text. "They show up when they say they will and always leave my yard looking great." (Anthony I.) "Quick response to text and calls." (Christine N.)
Questions we get in Haddam
I have an old stump in the lawn. Can you grind it and make it lawn again?
Yes. We grind the stump to a mulch-like material below grade, rake out the grindings, fill with topsoil, and seed. We did exactly that in Haddam in April 2026.
Can you trim a hedge that runs along the property line?
Yes, both sides if you want, as long as the neighbor is fine with us on their side. Tell Mason when he comes to look.
Brush is taking over the edge of my driveway. What do you do about it?
For saplings and overgrowth along a driveway, fence line, or stone wall we use a brush hog or forestry mulcher and grind it down in place, or cut and chip it. It depends on how thick it is and what you want left.
Neighborhoods we serve in Haddam
Higganum and Higganum center, Route 81 and Route 154, Haddam center and Haddam Meadows, Tylerville and the swing bridge, Shailerville, Ponsett, Candlewood Hill, Hidden Lake, Little City, Haddam Neck.
Mason and his team were very professional. I would highly recommend their services. Thank you for a job well done.
Erin Enoch2026-08-28
★★★★★
Mason and his team are excellent! They removed some huge trees on our property with such ease and speed! Highly recommend working with such a great group!
Lori2026-08-21
★★★★★
I called and met with the owner for a quote on the same date I called. The owner gave me a quote the same day and was able to lower prices when asked about taking down other trees of concern. Him and his team came out within two days because of the issue and did an amazing job. If needed this will be my first call and will refer elsewhere for anybody else who may need works done!
Connor Parkinson2026-08-14
★★★★★
Mason and his team were prompt and professional, with very reasonable rates and so easy to work with.
I would not hesitate to call them again for their assistance.
Chris Riley2026-08-13
★★★★★
Mason & the whole MAD Tree team have truly been a blessing in a nightmare - having had a humongous tree fall on my brand new uninsured home..
I’m not a haggler so I lead with my max budget but was quoted by first company I called that they would only remove half the tree for my price - actually suggested I make my neighbor pay the other half, since it fell in his yard.. I’m not rich by any means but that’s not the kind of man I want to be, so got a second opinion with Mason. He immediately reassured me that he can do the entire job, removing the whole tree in both yards including all branches off the roof, for less money than what the competitor company wanted for just half - All done next day!
Never demanding money up-front or even after; very patient, understanding, young yet PROFESSIONAL looking to build up his resume with rave reviews + recommendations..
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (7 out of 5 stars)
Jack Gower2026-08-12
★★★★★
They did a great job and cleaned everything up nicely. Other than the missing trees, you wouldn’t even know they were here. I would use again if we have a need for it, and would definitely recommend. Great job guys!
Katie W2026-08-06
★★★★★
This is a review for Mason @ Mad Lawn &Tree. His lawn service is excellent. He has modern equipment, cuts the grass evenly and adjusts the height of the cut appropriately based on the season. His team also trims grass around the hard to reach spots. His prices are very reasonable. My yard looks very nice. I’ve also had his team take down a couple of large trees which went very smoothly. Good prices. Highly recommended. Thank you for your great work! Trevor Nichols
Trevor Nichols2026-07-31
★★★★★
We had 12 huge trees taken down in OS, some overhanging our wires and house. They were very careful and very skilled. Only took them two days! Amazing company, great price!
Megan Baldino2026-07-30
★★★★★
I had a downed tree branch leaning against one of the out buildings on my property. Mason and his crew were top notch. Easy to deal with and did the job quickly and accurately.
Lance Salonia2026-07-20
★★★★★
On time and as advertised , well done, no issues.
John Machold2026-07-17
★★★★★
Mason, Ian and team are super responsive, do an amazing job and very easy to work with. I highly recommend MAD. Thanks Guys!
David Sandrew2026-07-17
★★★★★
We needed a few trees removed from technical and challenging locations on our property, MAD Tree (and Mason) was a great experience from the first visit for the estimate to the final restoration. Professional, efficient, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
Kimball Bocklet2026-07-16
★★★★★
Awesome service from MAD lawn and tree. Always friendly and do a great job
Cindy Frantz2026-07-15
★★★★★
Mad Lawn Mowing is a wonderful company! The guys do such a fantastic job landscaping my property and they are incredibly responsive and timely when it comes to additional needs for landscaping. They are consistent , friendly and I highly recommend them !!
Winnie Gencarella2026-07-15
★★★★★
We couldn't be happier with MADD Tree & Lawn! Prompt, fast, friendly and fair priced to boot! They were also extremely respectful of our property. Mason and his entire crew were the best!
Stephen Sepowski2026-07-14
★★★★★
Over the years I’ve had many lawn service professionals. By far and away, Mason Drew and his MadLawn crew are above the rest. Fairly priced, adhere to requested schedules, attentive to special requests, and just all around super pleasant to deal with. Win win all the way around.
Sara Clapp2026-07-14
★★★★★
Excellent service and quality work from Mason and his crew!!
Robbie Lanouette2026-07-14
★★★★★
Mason is fantastic
Rich Varrato2026-07-14
★★★★★
Mason and his team are excellent. They have been frequent flyers at our home, taking down tress, mulching and lawn care.
Highly recommend MAD lawn and tree!
Kylie Gates2026-07-14
★★★★★
Kept us advised as to progress and weather delays. Excellent team coordination via radio headsets.
Vic Fetter2026-07-14
★★★★★
I have been a customer with Mad Lawn and Tree since the business first started. Mason has very competitive pricing. I have found him to be timely in answering my questions. His crew does a great cleaning up after the mowing process. The addition of digital notification with scheduled mowing dates, payment online and receipts for payment has been very helpful.
Barbara Richardson2026-07-14
★★★★★
reliable and is to work with. You deal with the owner not an intermediary.
Daniel White2026-07-11
★★★★★
These guys are rock stars. Nobody likes it when a tree comes down but once it does you just need it dealt with. Mason and his team were prompt, fair and friendly. A Plus!!
Patrick Wellspeak2026-07-11
★★★★★
MAD Lawn and Tree has been mowing my lawn every two weeks, and I’ve been really happy with their service. They do a great job, and the price is very fair. The owner and the crew are friendly, easy to talk to, and quick to respond.
I used a different lawn service before them, and they just didn’t measure up. MAD Lawn and Tree has been much more reliable, and you can tell they care about the work they do. They show up when they say they will and always leave my yard looking great. I’d definitely recommend them to anyone looking for good, dependable lawn care.
Anthony Iannucci2026-07-11
★★★★★
The owner was very professional and timely. Quality work and efficient crew! Thanks for a job well done. Highly recommend!
Roberta Cook2023-04-28
★★★★★
We had a great experience with MAD Tree & Lawn, Very efficient
and tidy,,,, tree looked so natural it was hard to believe they
had just trimmed it significantly, They were professional and always prompt though due to rain we had to reschedule a few times.,.. but once they were here, It was QUICK AND NICELY DONE AND ALL PICKED UP and carried away, I highly recommend MA
Gail Stevens2023-04-25
★★★★★
This business excels in customer service, which is hard to come by today! Quick response to text and calls. They did a great job with my fall clean up and tilling a garden this spring. Look forward to having them back in the fall if not before then!
Christine Nucci2023-04-23
★★★★★
I had Mason remove stump grinding chips and prepare the old stump area with top soil and fertilizer in order to plant new trees. He was ontime ,very reasonably priced and efficient. The area came out perfect, with what I had pictured the end result would be.
I highly recommend his services.
Randy Rasemus2023-04-22
★★★★★
I was in need tree services so I began to search. When I met Mason from MAD Lawn and Tree Service I was a little taken back by his age but it didn’t take long to see that Mason was very knowledgeable and eager to get right to it. The price was reasonable so I booked him to do the job. On the day of the tree removal Mason and his team was right on time and completed the job above and beyond what I had expected.
Because they did such a great job I hired him for my landscaping needs. I am very impressed. I recommend MAD Lawn and Tree Service to anyone.
Chuck DellaRocco2023-04-22
★★★★★
The owner (Mason) is a pleasure to work with. He has taken down a number of trees for us as well as clearing the underbrush and small trees from a. Large forested area of our property. He and his team are professional, courteous and thorough. We wanted to keep the wood to use for firewood. They limbed all the branches and took them away and then cut the trees into suitable lengths for splitting. They did a great job with clean up as well. We also used them to prep a huge decorative garden in which they placed landscape fabric and finished it off with mulch. It looks fabulous!
Jennifer C2023-04-20
★★★★★
My 40’ Doug Fir tree is shaped perfectly!!! It’s now a beautiful Christmas tree. MAD tree was courteous and cleaned all the trimmed branches. I will defiantly be calling them back for another trim.