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  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.6
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Top-Rated Arborists in Richmond - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Pro Tree Service, Inc.
Pro Tree Service, Inc.
4.9(
119
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Richmond, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian (owner of tree service) came exactly on time and took a look and could do it right then. He listened and cleared the tree limbs and ground it in his grinder and even swept the ground afterwards. What a guy. He was patient despite the heat and the dust and his hauling the heavy branches to his grinder. I'm grateful to have found him again, as he had done excellent work for me before. I had forgotten to look at my previous business cards i had saved. Elsa E."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Zuhlke Tree Service
Zuhlke Tree Service
4.9(
91
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Richmond, 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
154 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Bart Flanagan Tree Service
Bart Flanagan Tree Service
4.4(
90
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Richmond, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bart Flanagan made an appointment and met me to view the tree I needed taken down. His office provided a quote and a date was set. The team arrived, dropped the tree, chipped it and were done within a half hour. Friendly, courteous and very efficient! If I ever need tree service again, I will contact Bart Flanagan,"
Response time2 days
201 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Steele's Landscaping, Inc.
Steele's Landscaping, Inc.
4.6(
20
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Richmond, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can't say enough about my experience with this business. Prompt,professional, polite...I can't say enough good things...the crew came in and pulled off what seemed impossible with the efficiency of a well greased machine. They got the job done and cleaned up everything. I've owned 12 homes and have lots of services over the years and this is easily the best encounter ever...Kevin and the team are better than great. I'm old and was treated so fair and square...that isn't always the case. I can't say enough good things...I shouldn't have worried so much and you shouldn't either if you go with this company. Finally...the cost was SIGNIFICANTLY LESS than the other two quotes I got....ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC."
Response time2 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Brackett Properties LLC
5.0(
9
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Richmond, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The tree we had taken down was very big, and close to our home, and another building. Chris did a great job taking down the tree. We would definitely recommend this company. Would not hesitate to reach out again if we need to have another tree taken down. Thank you "Angie's" for the recommendation!!"
Response time2 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Poulin Tree, LLC
Poulin Tree, LLC
5.0(
5
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Richmond, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Poulin Tree LLC brings over two decades of arborist and logging expertise to serve our valued customers. With a team of seasoned professionals having 20+ years of experience in the field, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch tree care services to Central and Mid-Coast Maine and surrounding areas.

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Arborists FAQs, 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.

Most plum trees are pruned into a vase or open wine glass shape. They’ll have a shorter central leader (the trunk) that supports three to four main branches. Of course, this isn't always the case. If you have a European plum tree, you can grow it in a pyramid shape. Let the central leader extend the length of the tree and prune smaller branches to create the pyramid.

There are a few things you should look for in a stump removal company to make sure you’ll be satisfied with the results:

  • Proper business licensing and insurance

  • History of positive reviews

  • Good rating with the Better Business Bureau

We also recommend asking any company you’re considering the following questions to help find the best value:

  • Will you remove the roots as well as the stump?

  • Will you haul away wood chips or large portions of the stump?

  • What method will you use to remove the stump?

Some trees, such as silver maples, birches, sycamores, and scotch pines, shed their bark naturally. If your tree is not one that does this, it might have fallen prey to pests, fungi, or diseases. It could also simply be suffering from an extreme weather change, such as a snowstorm or heat wave. If you’re still stumped, consulting with a pro can help you diagnose your tree’s specific problem.

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.

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