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Top-Rated Arborists in Durham - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Eastern Timber Services, LLC
Eastern Timber Services, LLC
4.8(
63
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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

"We asked for removal of small trees and brush cutting along a long driveway. The workers showed up with a large trailer truck, and worked very quickly. There was no mess left behind. Very neat job."
Removal of large oak
Removal of large oak
Removal of large oak
Storm tree
Storm tree

+13

Response time2 days
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Walton Stump Grinding and Property Improvements
Walton Stump Grinding and Property Improvements
5.0(
25
)
Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Durham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had Travis grind stumps for me and loam and reseed the area afterward. He was very accommodating, punctual, and polite. He did wonderful work, even spreading the wood chips, creating a lovely path in the woods. I would highly recommend their services!"
Storm Damage - After
Storm Damage - Before
Yard Stumps - Before
Yard Stumps - After
Stump Removal

+3

Response time1 day
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for KB Tree Services
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

"This was the only company that gave me an estimate and showed up with copies of his insurance, required licenses, and information about his company. He also said he did not want any payment until the jib was done and I was happy with his work. My estimate included trimming 3 trees, removing 2 trees and grinding both stumps. The price was less than some of the bigger companies estimated to remove just one tree. Their work was excellent. They used leaf blowers to remove all the sawdust from lawn and also took a pile of brush they saw sitting in my yard. To be honest, I was afraid to get the final bill because the quality of work and the price seemed too good to be true. However, the final price was the same as the estimate I was quoted. This is a small, family owned company that does quality work and care about what their customers think. Harold is just a decent, honest man and I was so impressed with him and his team. KB Tree is the only company I will call when I need tree work or one of the other services he also offers."
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Before

+26

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for POLAND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, LLC
POLAND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, LLC
5.0(
9
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Durham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My yard was an overgrown mess of a jungle. Derrick came in, gave me a very reasonable quote, explaining everything he was going to do. He was true to his word. The work he did was pretty amazing. My yard has been reclaimed and he is now my yard guy for all future work. You can’t go wrong with Derrick and Poland Property Management!!"
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Any cutting of tree roots can hurt or kill a tree, which is why it's recommended you don’t do it unless the roots are damaging or invasive on a nearby structure like your home. You should never cut more than 15 percent of above-ground tree roots at one time. If you have any questions about cutting tree roots, contact your local arborist.

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

Permits are often required for large tree removals, especially in urban areas or for protected species, ensuring regulation compliance and neighbor safety.

It's easy to misidentify trees that appear to be maple trees due to similarities in leaf shapes. Sweetgum, sycamore, and yellow poplar all have leaf shapes and appearances similar to maples. The fact that around a dozen maple tree varieties exist, only about half of which are considered common, makes misidentification an often typical occurrence.  

Most plum trees are pruned into a vase or open wine glass shape. They’ll have a shorter central leader (the trunk) that supports three to four main branches. Of course, this isn't always the case. If you have a European plum tree, you can grow it in a pyramid shape. Let the central leader extend the length of the tree and prune smaller branches to create the pyramid.

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