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Avatar for Eastern Timber Services, LLC
Eastern Timber Services, LLC
4.8(
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Tree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Durham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great group of guys! They completed a big task in my yard with multiple big hemlocks and pine. They also removed a huge brush pile that was in my yard from other trees I cut down. Great price and amazing work! Highly recommend them!"
Removal of large oak
Removal of large oak
Removal of large oak
Storm tree
Storm tree

+13

Response time2 days
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Alex Norzow
4.8(
26
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Durham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alex was amazing. His prices are fair, work is quality and he's very efficient. Great customer service and incredibly knowledgeable. He genuinely cares about the preservation of trees and gives honest recommendations. Definitely 5 stars and I highly recommend him!"
Response time2 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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KB Tree Services
5.0(
15
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain

Serving Durham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Seriously, KB Tree is excellent. We had them take down several trees that were leaning toward our house - before they could do any damage this winter with heavy snow or ice. After a prompt estimate, the crew was here within a week and made quick work of it in under a couple of hours. Super professional. They left everything we wanted in neat piles and hauled off the rest. They even used a blower to clean up the debris. Hardly a trace that they were even here. I would use them again in a heartbeat and canâ t recommend them enough!"
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Bucket Truck

+3

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bart Flanagan Tree Service
4.3(
87
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Durham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bart Flanagan made an appointment and met me to view the tree I needed taken down. His office provided a quote and a date was set. The team arrived, dropped the tree, chipped it and were done within a half hour. Friendly, courteous and very efficient! If I ever need tree service again, I will contact Bart Flanagan,"
Response time2 days
214 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Wetty's Plowing & Sanding, LLC
Wetty's Plowing & Sanding, LLC
4.6(
19
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving Durham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a dead tree taken down and dead branches removed from a couple trees around the driveway. They were on time, worked diligently to get the job done, and cleaned up very well. Very respectful of our property. Would definitely recommend them"
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

In most cases, your neighbor is responsible for roots from their tree that cause damage to your property. If your pavement, the foundation of your home, or a fence is damaged by roots from a neighbor’s tree, you likely will have legal recourse for financial relief. While it’s better to notify your neighbor of any problems you notice as soon as they arise to avoid costly damage, there are some instances where filing a civil suit is your only recourse. Your homeowner’s insurance company might wish to do so on your behalf if you file a claim.

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion.

Yes, it’s okay to trim low branches on a tree, also known as limbing up or raising the crown. Essentially, you’ll trim the lower third of the tree (trunk) and leave the upper two-thirds of the tree (crown). Arborists recommend trimming 20% of a tree’s leaves per season for two to three seasons. Trimming low branches allows light to flow through the tree, increasing circulation and making the tree stronger and healthier.

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.

Trimming your palm trees once or twice per year keeps them healthy and robust. Caring for palm trees includes cutting off brown leaves to prevent wildfires and pathway obstruction. However, you don’t want to over-trim the palm tree. Cutting too many branches off will weaken the tree and prevent future growth. And it’s essential to have a strong, healthy palm tree during hurricane season to prevent safety risks or property damage.

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