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Avatar for Bart Flanagan Tree Service
Bart Flanagan Tree Service
4.3(
87
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Harpswell, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bart Flanaganâ s tree service was an excellent company to work with. This company gets things done quickly and efficiently at a good value. I had a gentleman come out the day I called and he gave me a reasonable quote for my job then and there. Two weeks later there they were right at 8:30 ready to go. Five men worked the entire time they were at my house taking down a gigantic pine and trimming up a number of other trees. They were amazing at taking down this huge tree safely and quickly. They cleaned up nicely and were very pleasant to speak with throughout the day. If I had any more trees to take down or prune Iâ d hire them in a second. Excellent work. Thank you Bart."
Response time2 days
223 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Rodriguez tree service
4.9(
16
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Harpswell, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Excellent, efficient, professional service! I highly recommend Rodriguez Tree Service. They kept me informed of the entire process of cutting down 3 dead trees on my property. Even provided photos of the work. I am very pleased."
Two old pine
Tree removal
Before
Storm branches
Tree services

+82

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wetty's Plowing & Sanding, LLC
4.6(
19
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving Harpswell, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Wetty took this job on himself! 7 truckloads of brush taken away in about 6 hours. It was so good my neighbor asked for Wetty's phone number for a friend that needed brush removal."
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Rodriguez Tree Services
Rodriguez Tree Services
5.0(
4
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Harpswell, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The expert understood fully what I wanted done, and he performed like a pro. We negotiated a charge for the work done to everyone’s satisfaction. I recommend him for any tree pruning needed"
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vision Landscaping, INC.
4.3(
4
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Harpswell, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Vision is great to work with! They exceeded my expectations on a walkway and garden bed rebuild. I plan to hire them again in the spring to do another walkway install in the back yard and for shrub planting."
Statement Pieces
Unexpected Value
Estate Gardening
Fire Pit
A thousand cuts

+3

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

In some states and municipalities, you will need a permit to remove a tree on your property. In many cases where permits are required, a tree must reach a maximum height before a permit is required to remove it. You can either ask your local building department or a tree removal professional if you’ll need a permit. If you do, you can expect to pay between $50 and $150 for the permit alone. Your tree removal company should pull the permit for you and include the permit fee in your total.

For trimming trees, your best tool is a pair of pruning shears or loppers. Both options work best for branches that are under 3 inches in diameter. Trimming trees with a larger diameter may require a robust tool like a small chainsaw or a handsaw, so take into account your tree’s diameter when deciding between tools.

Generally, homeowners do not need permission to cut down a tree on their own private property, but there are several exceptions where a permit may be required. You might need a permit if the tree is particularly large, old, or a protected species, such as a heritage tree. Trees located near public property or power lines can also be subject to special rules. Additionally, many local governments and homeowners associations (HOAs) have regulations controlling which trees can be removed to manage an area's appearance or prevent the spread of invasive species. To avoid hefty fines, it is crucial to check with your local government and HOA to determine if a permit is needed before you begin.

Aside from removing dead or diseased branches, you should prune your trees somewhere between every one and three years. Some people—particularly commercial farmers—prune their apple trees yearly to produce higher yields. This is the best way to promote tree health. That said, the average homeowner can get away with hard-pruning their mature apple tree every other year or every three years. 

If you’re wondering whether you can plant a tree where the stump was removed, know that the soil conditions won’t be ideal, so you should avoid it. The soil beneath the previous tree will likely be depleted of nutrients, plus there may be roots left behind that will seriously hinder the growth of a new tree. Also, if you use salt or other chemical solutions to kill the stump, these can linger in the soil for months or even years and prevent healthy growth. It’s best to choose a different spot that’s at least three feet away for a new tree, or wait at least a year and thoroughly amend the soil before you plant.

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