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

Serving York, 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 time3 hrs
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Everest207 Landscaping LLC
5.0(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving York, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had an exceptional experience working with this company. The manager and his crew were not only friendly but also highly professional. Facing the daunting task of removing 16 stumps, we were impressed by their ability to provide a competitive price and deliver outstanding results. The finished work exceeded our expectations, leaving us incredibly satisfied. We wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone in need of stump removal services."
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Avatar for Black Majic Sealcoating, Inc.
Black Majic Sealcoating, Inc.
4.6(
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Tree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving York, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Happy to have found a reliable good crew for our business location. Excellent snow removal and salting services!"
Response time1 day
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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CZMGT LLC
5.0(
2
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving York, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Christian in April 2024 to remove 7 tree stumps from my yard. He was responsive from the initial contact all the way through the project. Scheduling him was easy, and he showed up the day he said he would, removed all stumps in a day, and left the property clean and just how we wanted it. We would definitely hire him again."
Pine removal
Response time6 hrs
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Vision Landscaping, INC.
4.3(
4
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving York, 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."
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A thousand cuts

+3

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Done For You Landscaping
New to Angi
Tree Stump - Remove

Serving York, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We are a local landscape company specializing in affordable and quality landscaping, moving, junk removal, haul-aways, and demolition.

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H. Hedges Home Improvements
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving York, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin did a fantastic job on my project. The fence looked great, and I couldn’t have been more pleased with his responsiveness and attention to detail."
Bathroom remodel
Deck and wooden walkway rebuild
Decks & Porches Project
Decks & Porches Project
Decks & Porches Project

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J Stefan Contracting
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving York, 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!"
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Arborists questions, 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.

It depends on the problem, the affected part of the tree, the risk of the pathogen spreading, and the overall health of your tree. Many diseases, fungal infections, and insect infestations can be successfully treated, especially if the issue is only in a few branches. However, if a disease is too widespread, too severe, too easily spread, or in the roots, the tree will likely need to be removed.

Dead trees are dangerous for several reasons. They are structurally compromised and prone to branch or trunk failure, which can pose a significant safety risk to people, vehicles, and nearby structures. Dead trees can also harbor pests like termites, which may spread to other trees or your home. If a tree died from a disease, it could spread the illness to healthy trees. Additionally, the dry wood is highly flammable, increasing fire risk.

You can shape a cherry tree by trimming vertical branches, dense branches, and intersecting branches. Your personal aesthetic comes into play, as well. If you want to simply thin and shape the tree, you can get away with trimming the aforementioned parts of your cherry tree. If you want to shorten branches, however, consider thinning cuts, which alter the length of the branches while encouraging light penetration, new buds and shoots, and a structurally-sound shape.

An unsafe tree can cause serious damage to your home and property, so tree inspections are important to ensure your home isn’t in danger from a nearby tree. Unhealthy trees can also be unsafe trees, as diseases and insect damage can compromise a tree’s stability, leading to potential damage and safety risks.

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