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Zuhlke Tree Service
4.9(
90
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Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were skillful and very professional, and certainly know their business. The crew was very careful about our buildings and power lines and solved some extremely worrisome tree problems for us. Their cost was a little high, but I guess that's what you have to pay for good technology and safe, skillful, energetic work!"
Some big rounds
Handy little tree cart
We didn't put it there, but we got it off
Early bird gets the worm. Clean roadside job site.
Really they should sell this saw with a cape

+3

Response time2 days
157 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Starling Treescapes
5.0(
8
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Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Matt Barrett was recommended to remove two trees in my yard with Browntail Moth Infestations, before the moths emerged from their webs and began eating and growing. It was April and there were no leaves so we could see hundreds of larvae in each web, Matt climbed the first tree with harness and ropes to try to remove the nests but the branch he was standing on broke and he fell to the second one which also broke. He climed down and together we made the decision to cut both trees down and remove the nests when on the ground. The trees droped exactly where he planned. The third tree was uprooted with the top 1/2 lying in the water. Using the same technology with different colored cords Matt pulled that tree out. All three trees were checked for Moth activity and chipped to flatten another area near by. He charged below the online State of ME rate."
Rigging
Stihl Chainsaws
Tree Removals
Maple
Piece by piece

+3

Response time1 day
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Jarrod Burns Tree Service
5.0(
6
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Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

"Jarrod took down a very large 150 plus yr old pine tree that towered above the roof of our house! He is a pro for sure. He dropped it right where it needed to go and made it look way too easy! I recommend him highly for any tree service. His price is more than fair for his experience and skill."
Past tree jobs
Past tree jobs
Past tree jobs
Past tree jobs
Past tree jobs

+6

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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true north property maintenance
5.0(
1
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Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

hello my name is colby hamor, i am 21 years old and just starting up my own business as of summer of 25', i do lawn care- spring and fall cleanups, mowing, mulching sticks and leaves. stump grinding and downed tree cleanup. junk removal- house clean outs, scrap, trash.

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sons Of Thunder Tree Service
5.0(
21
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Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jessie came out and gave us a quote and was here doing the work the next day. Took down two large spruce trees that have had us concerned due to the proximity to buildings. We highly recommend them."
tree removal
removal
trim
removal
maple

+19

Response time4 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You can hire a professional arborist or tree removal service to cut down a tree to ensure safety, prevent property damage, and comply with all the local regulations. It’s highly advisable to always hire a professional, as tree removal can be extremely dangerous, especially for large or damaged trees. Certified arborists or tree removal experts have the proper equipment, training, and insurance to do the job safely and efficiently. They can also handle cleanup, stump removal, and obtaining the necessary permits.

You can use the formula mentioned earlier to calculate the depth of tree roots. Each inch of width of a tree trunk translates to six inches of depth within the root system. Large trees extend anywhere from 2 to 6 feet into the ground, with some magnificent specimens going even deeper.

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.

Most tree removals take 3-8 hours, requiring additional time for stump grinding or debris hauling.

You should plant trees at least 15 to 20 feet away from your house, and more if the tree will grow large and spread its limbs. Trees pose several dangers to houses when planted too close. They can litter the roof with leaves and branches, create fire hazards, make a ladder for larger pests, and even damage the foundation as their roots grow.

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