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SM Tree Service
4.9(
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Serving Kittery Point, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Seamus was great to work with. He responded quickly to my inquiry. What I appreciated most is that he gave me several options (full job, doing it in stages...etc) so I could decide what best fit my budget. He's nice. He's local, His prices are fair. I am so glad I found SM Tree Service. I will definitely hire him again in the future!"
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First pick of the day
Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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J Stefan Contracting
4.6(
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Serving Kittery Point, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent! Quick, thorough, 100% quality job! Owner and his people are top quality service providers! We worked with them in fall and now late spring. Changed our minds, added things continuously, moved things. He was always very professional, courteous and did what we wanted. Gave good advice when needed and helped a around with making area as we wanted. Will use them again!"
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Bull Pine Tree Service, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Kittery Point, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After a wind storm , a large pine tree fell in our yard, blocking the driveway. I call Bull Pine Tree service. They showed up, after a full day of work, friendly and willing to help. They cleared my driveway, neatly stacked the branches and logs to be picked up later. When they returned they removed the tree and all branches and even raked up the yard!! This is a very professional company with the experience to get these jobs done at a fair price. I appreciate a company that goes above and beyond! You canâ t go wrong with Jon and his crew, Iâ d definitely hire them again!!"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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The Site Guy
5.0(
14
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Serving Kittery Point, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Helped me with my flooring and trim I couldn't do because the flooring was wicked cheap and low quality and my floor was very unlevel with dips, he had it done in no time and I came out looking fantastic, could never even tell the old floor was in rough shape"
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Response time3 days
Response rate98%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

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.

The best tools for tree removal include a chainsaw for large trees, an ax for notching and cutting down small trees, and a wedge to help control the direction a tree falls in. A hatchet can be useful for very small trees, but won’t be effective for medium to large trees. 

Your local government is usually in charge of pruning trees on public property, and the power company is responsible for trees near power lines (even if they’re on your property). Whether or not they top these trees depends on their approach to pruning. You won’t be able to do much to control this, but you can contact them to find out more about their pruning process.

Getting a tree pro with the right experience can be the difference between your transplanted tree surviving or not. When hiring a local tree transplanting and removal service, follow up on references, check their portfolio, ask for a breakdown of the costs, and get proof of liability and workers’ compensation insurance. 

Also, look for companies certified by the International Society of Arboriculture or registered with the Tree Care Industry Association and make sure they have an appropriate state or city license.

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