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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 Lewiston, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"In a world of shady practices, this team shines like a beacon of integrity! They come, make an assessment and give an estimate. They do their job so thoroughly that the place looks like the trees were never there! The end result was a yard free of debris and the cost was on the nose with their estimate!!!! Now thatâ s honesty! I would hire these guys again in a heartbeat and I will recommend them highly!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate89%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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KB Tree Services
5.0(
15
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain

Serving Lewiston, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Seriously, KB Tree is excellent. We had them take down several trees that were leaning toward our house - before they could do any damage this winter with heavy snow or ice. After a prompt estimate, the crew was here within a week and made quick work of it in under a couple of hours. Super professional. They left everything we wanted in neat piles and hauled off the rest. They even used a blower to clean up the debris. Hardly a trace that they were even here. I would use them again in a heartbeat and canâ t recommend them enough!"
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Bucket Truck

+3

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sapphire Land and Tree
4.9(
19
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Lewiston, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Trevor did a great job. These trees had never been trimmed and it was a huge job. He cleaned up everything really well. I really appreciate his abilities and give high recommendations."
Tree Climbing
Forestry Mulching
Dead Elm 1
Dead Elm 2
Dead Elm 3

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ER Tree Service
4.6(
258
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Lewiston, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing! Attention to detail, thorough and fantastic. Trimmed 4 oak trees and some side trees. Very professional, friendly and hard working. From first contact to completed job they were very responsive and kept us informed. Highly recommend them."
Response time2 days
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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A TreePro
4.8(
35
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Lewiston, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James was prompt, courteous, knowledgeable and counseled me about his recommendations as a licensed arborist. I am extremely pleased with the work that was done. I highly recommend him!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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POLAND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, LLC
5.0(
9
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Lewiston, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My yard was an overgrown mess of a jungle. Derrick came in, gave me a very reasonable quote, explaining everything he was going to do. He was true to his word. The work he did was pretty amazing. My yard has been reclaimed and he is now my yard guy for all future work. You can’t go wrong with Derrick and Poland Property Management!!"
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Unless there’s some sort of rule in your community’s homeowners’ association that requires you to remove a stump, there’s no law that says you have to take it out. If you’re not wedded to the idea of removing it, there are plenty of ways to get creative with this tree remnant. Using the stump as the medium for a wood carving or turning it into a planter are just two examples of ways to repurpose a tree stump.

The ideal depth of a tree notch depends on the tree, but it should usually be between 20% and 25% of the tree’s depth. However, if the tree is leaning towards the direction of the notch, it can be cut more shallowly—at as little as 10% of the depth. When the tree is leaning away from the direction it needs to be felled, you can cut deeper, closer to 30%.

The depth of tree roots depends on the species. Trees like oaks and maples can have root systems that grow down 20 feet or more. However, trees that grow in shallow soils will have roots that go only a few feet down. Research how your tree species grows in your climate area to estimate root depth.

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.

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. 

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

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