Top-rated arborists.

Get matched with top arborists in Kittery, ME

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your arboricultural service project in Kittery, ME?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY KITTERY, ME HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.5
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon302
    Verified arboricultural services reviews

Find Arborists in Kittery

Avatar for Maineland Stump Grinding,LLC
Maineland Stump Grinding,LLC
5.0(
84
)
Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Kittery, 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 time4 hrs
Response rate85%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Vision Landscaping, INC.
Vision Landscaping, INC.
4.3(
4
)
Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Kittery, 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

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for SM Tree Service
SM Tree Service
4.9(
32
)
Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Kittery, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had 5 trees plus small ones taken down . One by my road and brush also, two giant Oaks out back of my house plus a couple of others that were dead. Seamus was great to work with and his tree cutter Cooper was great at landing the trees not to hit anything near house or road. He did reschedule because of equipment to be repaired but, he did show up on the next scheduled work day. At this time of my work he worked alone after trees were cut, but was VERY efficient and cleaned up when complete. I used his guy for removing stumps out by the road very good and friendly."
Crane
Climber
Crane
First pick of the day
Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for J Stefan Contracting
J Stefan Contracting
4.6(
58
)
Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Kittery, 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!"
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+195

Recommended by86%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 51
Arborists questions, answered by experts

For Bradford pears, damage from storms is common, and if the trunk splits, it can pose a danger to people and surrounding structures. The best thing to do in that instance is to have the tree removed. If there’s only minor damage to the branches, pruning away the damaged parts is the first order of business. You may also want to consult a professional arborist to make sure the tree is healthy.

Many species, especially when well-established, are not fans of transplantation. You’ll need to decide if you want to risk splashing the cash, understanding that transplantation isn’t always successful. Again, this is where hiring a pro is helpful, as they can give you all the essential info you need to ensure your tree stands a fighting chance.

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

It’s not as common for Dutch elm disease to affect other types of trees, especially if the surrounding trees aren’t elms. However, it is possible for DED to spread to other trees, particularly in northern states, like Minnesota. In fact, it’s a good idea to use geography to identify wood and determine which types of trees are in your yard. 

Unfortunately, the complex and shallow root system of elm trees makes surrounding elm trees particularly vulnerable to DED. Early discovery is key!

Trees that flower in the spring—like dogwood, cherry, magnolia, and pear—should not be pruned during the winter. These spring-flowering plants grow buds on old growth, so you’ll actually remove what would’ve been gorgeous flowering foliage. Instead, wait to prune until right after they bloom, when the flowers fade.

The Kittery, ME homeowners’ guide to arboricultural services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.