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Avatar for Alex Norzow
Alex Norzow
4.8(
26
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Harpswell, 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 time3 hrs
Response rate89%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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
216 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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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

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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
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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
Maine Roots Stump Grinding LLC
5.0(
1
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Harpswell, 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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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Trees don’t usually grow back after being cut down. Some particularly robust tree species may start sending up new stems from a stump to recover, but those stems won’t become a “tree” like before. Generally, trees don’t recover from being entirely cut down, which is why it’s important to be careful when making a decision. When you cut down a tree, it’s a good idea to make plans to remove the stump, even if it’s unlikely to grow back.

Trees naturally want to grow upward, so one may straighten all by itself, though this only comes into play when a tree is leaning just a small amount. For trees growing into an awkward position or those leaning heavily in one direction, the above steps are necessary to ensure the tree gets back on the right path. This also holds true for trees planted in a spot with unstable soil.

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.

There are two types of arborists: certified and consulting. A certified arborist is licensed and equipped to provide tree pruning, planting, fertilizing, monitoring, transplanting, treatment, and removal services. A consulting arborist specializes in tree appraisals, diagnosing problems and recommending treatments for illnesses. However, they will not provide these services themselves. Most consulting arborists are certified arborists who can refer you to a tree service that can administer the correct treatments.

The safest way to cut down a tree is to make sure you’re completely prepared and have done all the necessary safety checks, including double-checking your equipment is in good working order, you have plenty of clearance to fell the tree, you’re wearing all the safety gear, and you have a partner to help you (who should also be wearing safety gear). 

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