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DMC Tree Service Removal
5.0(
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Serving Kennebunk, ME and surrounding areas

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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

+34

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Rodriguez tree service
4.9(
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Serving Kennebunk, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Rodriguez Tree Services Rodriguez Tree Services Professional and knowledgeable . Excellent customer service and removal done efficiently and well . Also clean up too I would highly recommend them . Price very reasonable for all that they did .. Thank you . Katie and George Earley Portland Maine"
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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Walton Stump Grinding and Property Improvements
5.0(
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Serving Kennebunk, ME and surrounding areas

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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
Storm Damage - Before
Yard Stumps - Before
Yard Stumps - After
Stump Removal

+3

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Maineland Stump Grinding,LLC
5.0(
84
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Serving Kennebunk, ME and surrounding areas

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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
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Vision Landscaping, INC.
4.3(
4
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Serving Kennebunk, ME and surrounding areas

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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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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

There are a few instances in which removing a tree is the best option. You might do this if the tree looks to be a major danger—potentially falling onto your home, your car, or other parts of your property—or it’s diseased beyond repair. A tree that is growing too close to your house might need to be removed to prevent mold growth.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Burning a tree stump can be effective, but it comes with safety considerations and isn’t always best for every situation. It's essential to check local regulations and assess the safety risks involved. Stumps that are near wooden structures or other non-moveable flammable objects aren’t good candidates for burning due to the risk of the fire spreading. Alternatives like grinding or a DIY stump rotting project might be safer and quicker for getting the job done.

Deciduous shade trees (the type of trees whose leaves fall off in autumn) need to be pruned in late winter—between February and March. That’s because it’s easier to find and remove sick or dead branches when no leaves are present. And wounds close and heal faster in colder temperatures so pruning them at this time also makes them less prone to infection.

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