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Top-Rated Arborists in Damariscotta - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Zuhlke Tree Service
Zuhlke Tree Service
4.9(
91
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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
141 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for All Seasons Tree Service
All Seasons Tree Service
4.5(
62
)
Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Damariscotta, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This is the second time we used Jason and his crew. They are very professional and polite. Matt did a walk around with us, provided an estimate and started the work within an hour. They had a large knowledgeable crew that worked fast and did an excellent job in cleaning up the fallen trees and branches. They kept in touch to make sure the job met our approval. It did and then some. We will use All Season Tree Service again and highly recommend them."
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
)
Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Damariscotta, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

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
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
APEX Tree & Earthworx
5.0(
2
)
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
Maine Roots Stump Grinding LLC
5.0(
2
)
Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Damariscotta, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"We hired Maine Roots Stump Grinding to remove the stump of a storm-damaged River Birch. He not only arrived on time for his onsite estimate, but also on time and on estimate for the actual job. He recommended a below-grade grinding to accommodate a tree planting in the spring. I would highly recommend Maine Roots Stump Grinding."
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Canopy Tree Service Inc
5.0(
1
)
Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Damariscotta, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

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
)
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.

Avatar for Tree Pirates
Tree Pirates
5.0(
13
)
Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Damariscotta, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Hired Tree Pirates for spring cleanup, and he did a great job. Lawn looks great once again. His price was reasonable for the work that was done, and it was a mess. Thank you Dan"
Natural stairs
Natural stairs
Natural stairs
Natural stairs
Title garden bed

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
Recommended by8%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, 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.

It depends on the type of tree. Typically, late spring on the cusp of winter is ideal for trees about to emerge from dormancy and produce new buds. That said, late fall is ideal for certain deciduous trees prone to bleeding sap. Avoid trimming trees in early spring, when they’re prone to disease.

You’ll have to balance up the cost, the value of the tree (sentimental or otherwise), and the risk factors. An experienced arborist will help you understand whether transplanting is likely to be successful. The cost and hassle of transplanting a large, well-established tree are often not worth it, especially if the species is fast-growing and easy to source. The decision depends on the age and species of the tree, the conditions in the new site location, and how careful the company is when digging out and moving the tree.

A few signs a tree may be dead is if the leaves are dead and there are no signs of new blooms. You can also perform a scratch test on some of the branches to check the condition of the cambium layer beneath the bark.

If it is green, it is still alive, but if several are dry, brittle, and brown, the tree may be dying or dead. Always consult an arborist before assuming your tree is dead because you may be able to save it.

No, you cannot plant a tree above a gas line. Tree roots grow and spread over time and can sometimes dent, crack, or penetrate a gas line. Those same roots may also cause accessibility problems for maintenance or repairs. You can generally plant vegetation with non-invasive root systems, low-growing vegetation, and flower beds near gas lines. 

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