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Avatar for Maineland Stump Grinding,LLC
Maineland Stump Grinding,LLC
5.0(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Hiram, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I placed a request for tree stump removal at my home and received a call back right away. The company Maineland Stump Grinding is professional, courteous and most importantly showed up when they said they would. I would highly recommend this company. They did an excellent job."
Response time3 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Walton Stump Grinding and Property Improvements
5.0(
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Hiram, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I contacted Walton's about tree stump removal and they fit me into their schedule within a week. They did an awesome job and their customer service was exceptional. I would highly recommend them."
Storm Damage - After
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Stump Removal

+3

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DMC Tree Service Removal
5.0(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Hiram, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Tree service business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today \nWE ALSO DO LEAF CLEAN UP AND REMOVAL

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DMC tree Service
DMC tree Service

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

Pruning trees during the summer can be a bad idea because the new growth will take place during the hottest months of the year, which can stress your tree out. Similarly, pruning during the early fall can be a bad idea, too, because you’d be stimulating new growth when most trees are aiming to go dormant. 

Pruning recommendations will vary by the type of tree, but generally, waiting until winter to prune your trees is a good idea.

You don’t always need a permit to grind a stump, but you might need one depending on your location and the stump’s surroundings. Permits are often needed if the stump is part of a protected tree species, near public areas or utility lines, or close to environmentally sensitive zones like wetlands. Some cities also regulate noise and work hours. Always check local rules before grinding, and contact your city or county office if you're unsure.

Tree trimming can count as landscaping, depending on how a landscaping business describes its services. Professional tree trimmers are more specialized than landscapers and offer trimming services separately from general landscaping.

When general landscaping companies offer tree trimming, look up the details. They usually mean shaping or seasonal trimming of ornamental trees, which is different from trimming larger trees for health or safety reasons. When possible, look for a licensed expert that specializes in trees and tree health.

On grafted trees, tree suckers will grow from the root stock, not the branches grafted onto it. Therefore, the leaves and characteristics of the suckers aren’t the same as the tree because they are different varieties. Root stock has more hardiness, strength, or drought tolerance than its grafted limbs, so if the suckers are from fruit or flowers, it might be different than the main part of your tree.

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