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Avatar for Zuhlke Tree Service
Zuhlke Tree Service
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Damariscotta, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were skillful and very professional, and certainly know their business. The crew was very careful about our buildings and power lines and solved some extremely worrisome tree problems for us. Their cost was a little high, but I guess that's what you have to pay for good technology and safe, skillful, energetic work!"
Some big rounds
Handy little tree cart
We didn't put it there, but we got it off
Early bird gets the worm. Clean roadside job site.
Really they should sell this saw with a cape

+3

Response time2 days
160 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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All Seasons Tree Service
4.5(
62
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Damariscotta, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"All Seasons did a great job taking down some very large trees on our property. They came on the day they said they would be there and they left the job with hardy a trace after taking down 4 100â trees. I would highly recommend their service!"
Crane
Crane
Just a little guy
The 105 stretching its legs
Belgrade Pine

+4

Response time2 days
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Steele's Landscaping, Inc.
4.6(
20
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Damariscotta, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did what was discussed, along with the quote given. They are very friendly, quick in what they did. I would give them a 5-star rating. We also discussed future tree trimming .I was glad in who I chose to cut my tree, it's manageable for us to move around and cut up for firewood , Big Thank-You"
Response time2 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
APEX Tree & Earthworx
5.0(
2
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Damariscotta, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Apex has recently purchased crane equipment for large tree removal and removed more than 10 large trees that were close to my home. The team did an amazing and very fast job. They were organized, thoughtful and cleaned up after the job very well. Mr Child met with me several times before the job and kept good communications through the two days of intense work. I highly recommend this company, especially if you have large trees to remove close to buildings and around wires. ."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Maine Roots Stump Grinding LLC
5.0(
1
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Damariscotta, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I had a great experience with Maine Roots Stump Grinding. Lucas took care of two stumps for me and did an amazing job! Communication was excellent from start to finish. Lucas was friendly, prompt, and easy to work with. Both stump sites look great. What a difference it makes in how my yard looks to have the stumps taken out. I really appreciate the quality of the job and would definitely recommend this service to anyone needing stump grinding."
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Canopy Tree Service Inc
5.0(
1
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Damariscotta, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Robbie is great, he did excellent work and went above and beyond to make sure everything was done perfectly in terms of timeliness, quality, and cleanup. He also had very reasonable pricing compared to two other tree services. He is courteous and conscientious, a great combination that is something every homeowner likes to see from someone they hire. He and Bob cleared 7 trees for us, they left small logs for us for firewood, cleaned up the entire yard and even the roof afterwards. They also filled in all ruts in the lawn that were unavoidable given the work performed. I really can't recommend his company enough!"
At Work
New View
See the Pond Now
Partners
At Work

+9

Response time3 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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true north property maintenance
5.0(
1
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Damariscotta, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

hello my name is colby hamor, i am 21 years old and just starting up my own business as of summer of 25', i do lawn care- spring and fall cleanups, mowing, mulching sticks and leaves. stump grinding and downed tree cleanup. junk removal- house clean outs, scrap, trash.

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Some people prefer to leave or even carve a leftover stump, but we recommend removing it if possible. You can often dig out smaller trunks with a shovel once they have died and dried out. You can have stumps professionally removed, or request a service to grind them down to ground level so they can be replaced with other landscaping or objects.

You may wonder whether tree removal is tax deductible: Tree removal is not tax-deductible for homeowners unless it's related to a federally declared disaster. In that case, the cost may qualify as a casualty loss. However, if you own a commercial property, like a rental home, tree removal could be deductible if it's necessary for safety, maintenance, or part of a larger capital improvement project, and you must hire a professional tree removal service and keep documentation. Always consult a tax professional beforehand to see if you qualify.

Grinding down a tree helps reduce the risk of foundation damage and pests and even helps your home’s curb appeal. Stumps can also be a safety hazard. If grass grows above the stump and someone else mows your yard, they may be in for a rude awakening when they accidentally hit it.

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

You should avoid cutting off the top of mature cherry trees. This process is called tree topping, and it’s not recommended for cherry trees—or any trees, for that matter. Tree topping removes between one-third to half of the length of the tree trunk, resulting in structurally unsound, fruitless suckers. The only exception is for saplings. Young pie, sour, and tart cherry trees that are over 30 inches tall in the fall or winter before the tree blooms can benefit from heading cuts.

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