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Avatar for Maineland Stump Grinding,LLC
Maineland Stump Grinding,LLC
5.0(
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Serving Saco, ME and surrounding areas

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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%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bart Flanagan Tree Service
4.3(
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Serving Saco, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bart Flanaganâ s tree service was an excellent company to work with. This company gets things done quickly and efficiently at a good value. I had a gentleman come out the day I called and he gave me a reasonable quote for my job then and there. Two weeks later there they were right at 8:30 ready to go. Five men worked the entire time they were at my house taking down a gigantic pine and trimming up a number of other trees. They were amazing at taking down this huge tree safely and quickly. They cleaned up nicely and were very pleasant to speak with throughout the day. If I had any more trees to take down or prune Iâ d hire them in a second. Excellent work. Thank you Bart."
Response time2 days
207 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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ER Tree Service
4.6(
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Serving Saco, ME and surrounding areas

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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
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Walton Stump Grinding and Property Improvements
5.0(
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Serving Saco, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"From estimate to job completion, I was very happy I connected with Walton Tree Stump Removal. They fit me on schedule promptly. The job was done well and they cleaned yard. I will be using them again."
Storm Damage - After
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Yard Stumps - Before
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Stump Removal

+3

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rodriguez tree service
4.9(
16
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Serving Saco, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Timely, fast and professional they came out on a Friday evening to give me a quote. Showed up next morning and the gigantic tree next to the house was gone. Really nice group of guys"
Two old pine
Tree removal
Before
Storm branches
Tree services

+82

Response time8 hrs
Response rate99%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rodriguez Tree Services
5.0(
4
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Serving Saco, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The expert understood fully what I wanted done, and he performed like a pro. We negotiated a charge for the work done to everyone’s satisfaction. I recommend him for any tree pruning needed"
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The exact answer to this question depends on which region of the country you’re talking about, but according to various tree counts, some of the most common types of trees in the United States include red maple, Douglas fir, quaking aspen, loblolly pine, and sweetgum.

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

Aside from removing dead or diseased branches, you should prune your trees somewhere between every one and three years. Some people—particularly commercial farmers—prune their apple trees yearly to produce higher yields. This is the best way to promote tree health. That said, the average homeowner can get away with hard-pruning their mature apple tree every other year or every three years. 

Depending on the severity of the damage, a tree might continue healing for years after a split or a break. Saplings can usually bounce back in the spring in one or two seasons, but larger trees might take a few years to regain their former strength. If your tree is showing strong growth and is not dropping limbs, you can consider it healed after the first two seasons.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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