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Dangerous Tree Removal

The most commonly used service, and easily the most important feature of a tree company’s repertoire, is Tree Removal. Tree removal is very dangerous. Utilizing a professional tree company who not only carries ALL of the necessary insurances, but one who is well versed in the technical skills that are crucial in performing safe and efficient tree removal is paramount. Throughout our company’s history we have built a strong resume of successful tree removals that run the gamut of species, size, and location. We have yet to find a removal project that we would walk away from, and the more difficult the tree, the more interested we are to meet the challenge.

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Tree Trimming & Pruning

Proper pruning is integral to the health of your tree. A good pruning job starts with the right plan. There are many things to consider when formulating a pruning plan and we can help you do that. After we have a plan, the rest is up to us to make precise and careful cuts and, ultimately, to leave the canopy better than we found it. A successful pruning will not only improve your tree’s health and longevity but will enhance its aesthetic quality. Although we perform a range of different types of pruning, we generally refer small fruit tree, and ornamental pruning to another trusted contractor. We work in tandem with some great people and are always happy to provide a referral.

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View Enhancement

Western Maine is one of the most scenic areas in the northeast. Whether it be our beautiful mountain vistas, our diverse woodlands, or our scenic ponds and waterways, the beauty your property has to offer can almost always be enhanced by some form of tree work. We have worked with hundreds of clients in a myriad of settings to improve the aesthetic quality of their properties. Whether it be opening up a view of the mountains, pruning and thinning trees around your lakeside cottage, or turning the woods around your home into something resembling a German forest, someone from our team will work with you to find the best approach for your view enhancement needs.

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Tree Guying & Cabling

We love trees and so do our clients. The simplest thing for a tree service to do when a tree has structural issues is to recommend a removal, and often times that is the best course of action. However, there are situations where the life of a tree can be prolonged by employing a structural support system. Whether it be cabling two large leaders of your favorite mature Sugar Maple, or guying up a storm damaged Birch tree, we can help you navigate your options that go beyond the easy diagnosis of “removal.”

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Wood Chipping

Just because we didn’t cut it, doesn’t mean we won’t chip it. We are more than happy to attend to your brush/wood chipping needs. Our large chipper can handle material up to 18” in diameter so making short work of large brush piles and piles of wood is not a problem. We do not, however, chip building debris, or brush that is too dirty (caked with mud/small rocks, etc.), or too rotten/composted. Brush piles will decompose fairly quickly so if you’re planning on having your brush pile(s) chipped, don’t hesitate!

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Lot Clearing

From small-scale roadside clearing projects to larger scale projects with difficult access, we have the ability to clear your lot(s) quickly, efficiently, and in a “low impact” manner if need be. If there is marketable timber on your property it will be used to offset your costs, however, seldom does it cover the cost of the project.

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Storm Work

Being tucked away in the mountains, we are reasonably sheltered from catastrophic weather. However, high winds, wet snow, and ice storms can wreak havoc on your trees. If you have a hazardous storm damaged tree that needs immediate attention we will always try to heed the call. Keeping our customers’ properties safe is very important to us, and we always try to make dangerous trees a priority even if it means dropping everything to respond to the situation.

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Tree Health Assessment

Our clients love trees, and so do we. Although tree removal is our biggest driver of revenue, we often talk people out of cutting their trees. We are always honored to give a free and honest assessment of your tree’s health, as well as help you navigate the ideal path that balances the conservation of your tree(s) and the safety of your property.

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Other Services

Stump Grinding

After removing a tree, it is often desirable to remove the stump, as well. Unless there is a specific need that calls for a stump to be pulled out roots and all, the most cost-effective method is stump-grinding. For a reasonable fee, a stump-grinding service can grind the stump down below grade leaving a hole that can be back-filled with loam and returned to lawn, or simply a flat spot where the tree once stood. After being exposed to the outstanding service of Mike Bibeau of Mike’s Stump Grinding, we have opted out of purchasing a stump grinder until further notice. Mike has ground hundreds of stumps for our many clients over the years and we have never received a bad review.

Maine Stump Pros — Evan Fessenden
(207) 381-7258

Fruit Tree & Ornamental Pruning

Although we have the capabilities to do small-scale pruning of fruit trees and ornamentals, it is less cost effective for our customers to hire us to do it, as it is often times tedious and time-consuming. We work in tandem with a local contractor who takes great pride in her work and provides a reasonable rate for the tedious task of reviving over-grown and/or neglected fruit trees and small ornamentals and shrubs. Her name is Beverly Blake and she can be reached at the following:

Beverly Blake
(207) 890-3755

Tree Fertilization & Trunk Injection

Many of our clients have beloved trees on their properties that they deeply value and want to protect. Aside from cyclical pruning there are other methods to ensure the longevity and health of your favorite tree(s). One method is tree fertilization. Sometimes trees do not get the nutrients they require for a full and healthy diet, and fertilization can help provide the nourishment a tree needs to thrive, or in some cases survive. Another service that is offered in the spirit of tree health is pest and disease mitigation. By way of trunk injection, giving your tree the right “elixir” to ward of various types of disease, deficiencies, and insect infestations, can be paramount for your tree’s health and well-being. We work in tandem with a licensed arborist who understands what medicine to use, and when to use it, to give your tree(s) the best shot at a long and healthy life.

Sonja Johansen of Nadeau Development Corporation
(508) 873-5848

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Testimonials

Leslie Jones & Ian Kirschemann

“We have worked with Top Notch Tree Service many times over the last ten years. In that time we have asked them to do large tree removal from very challenging locations, aesthetic trimming and thinning, and tree health care. We have never been anything but thrilled with the results. Brady and his team are remarkably skilled, highly professional, unbelievably neat and unfailingly courteous. We couldn’t recommend Top Notch more highly.”

Mike and Sherri Deitemeyer Newry Maine

“We have used Top Notch Tree Service for several years now and highly recommend them. Brady and team understand customer service and are always prompt and attentive. If you need one tree removed or many, Top Notch Tree Service is the one to call!

Edso Harding

“I have been running a second generation business with over 50 employees for almost 40 years and now grooming the third generation. I have seen a lot of business owners come and go. Doing business with Top Notch Tree Service sends forth a breath of fresh air. They understand relationships. They are aware of your intentions and aware of the impact on our earth. They listen to you and do what you want. They are respectful to you and our earth, and most of all they are honest. Top Notch Tree Service gets the BIG picture. That’s why the get my business.”

Dean & Priscella

“Brady & Loretta,

The page is not long enough for us to write good things about you two and your business

—You have done work for us for several years and we’re extremely satisfied.
—Your work is quality and at reasonable prices.
—You work safely, and your men are safety conscious
—You use up do date and modern equipment.
–You are respectful of personal property and the environment.
—You always leave the worksite cleaner than when you came.
—And most of all, Brady you are a pleasure to work with and have around. ( no slight to Loretta though)

We wish you the best for your company and would certainly call upon you for any future work.

You may use any of these comments as you wish.

Rod Collins Compass Marine Inc. Cumberland, ME USA

“Our camp had far too many white pines for our liking and they were destroying our place due to mold and lichen. Brady Chapman was recommended to us by a neighbor so we called him. He got back to us in 15 minutes and was promptly on time when he came to do the estimate and on-time when he came to do the job.

To say he’s an artist, when it comes to tree work, would be an understatement. He climbs a tree like a squirrel and has moves like an olympic gymnast when he’s up there ducking the branches as they are cut and drop.

Brady limbbed a 150’+ tall 3′ in diameter white pine to about 125′ feet up in less than 5 minutes, then topped it, climbed down another 30′ and took another topping. The entire tree was dropped, limbed, chipped and the logs moved onto a trailer in less than 20 minutes. It was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever witnessed by any arborist. Brady has also invested heavily into the right equipment and has cut no corners. This last time he showed up with two massive chippers and catch dump trucks, a Vermeer track drive log mover, a massive trailer for hauling the logs off and a plethora of climbing gear, arborists ropes, blocks/tackle, rakes, brooms, leaf-blowers trash cans and about ten different saws etc…

I’ve paid for a lot of tree work during my life and no one has done a better, cleaner and faster job than Brady and his crew. He puts guys in the Portland area to shame who spend most of the day leaning on trees and charging you an arm and a leg. As a business owner myself I wish I could get my own guys to work together like Brady’s team. They are fast, efficient and work in harmony. When Brady & crew left our property, it was cleaner than when he and the guys arrived. No attention to detail was missed and the results far exceeded our expectations. He’s done tree work now for us two times, and there will be a third!”

Frank Cimler, Esq.

“I have been utilizing Top Notch Tree Service for several years. I could not be more pleased with the work of Tom Notch. Brady and his team have literally created a landscaped vista throughout my property. His approach to pruning, tree thinning and thoughtful view creation is second to none in Western Maine.”

Jane Chandler

“I was very pleased with the recent services of Brady Chapman and the Top Notch Tree Service. I had a very large pine, 130 feet tall, which the crew was safely able to remove. It was a double pine and at high risk of falling, if we had a heavy wind. Brady is very careful with his staff, following safety precautions on every step of the tree removal. It was amazing to see Brady in treetop and lining down the branches. And they cleaned up my yard following the removal of the tree. I was very pleased with their services and will hire them again, if I need tree removal.”

Greg McEwen, Bethel, ME

“Outstanding! Brady and his team at Top Notch lived up to their name. Over the last 12 years our view slowly diminished as trees grew up around our property. Brady met with us prior to arrival to plan the cutting and explain their services. On the day, Brady and his team arrived with all the correct equipment and experience to open up our view again. His team worked safely and efficiently to complete the job over a couple of days. We were impressed with the thought taken as they carefully selected each tree rather than leaving us with a barren clear cut. Brady, Lorretta and their crew were very professional and pleasure to deal with and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for top notch service.”

David & Andrea Lane

“On several occasions we’ve needed help with tree removal on our properties, and have called on Top Notch’s services. Brady and his crew are highly skilled and attentive to detail. They have always come promptly and do an exceptional job. Loretta has always been highly communicative and billing has been done accurately, and with a personal touch. We have always felt the Chapmans are professional, reliable, honest and caring. Their prices are reasonable, and their customer service is absolutely the best ever. Top Notch is the only tree service we trust.”

Art Marshall

“I have been using Top Notch Tree Service about once per year for the past 4-5 years to remove a number of large trees from my property as well as to clean up the dead branches from quite a few tall pines that surround our yard. Brady Chapman and his team do a thorough job of cutting, chipping and removing all debris, leaving the job site very clean at the end of the project. The Company has all the equipment needed to do a professional job and Brady’s work is excellent. Watching him shoot up and down these huge trees, cutting the branches as he goes is an amazing sight.

I would recommend Top Notch for any tree removal job – large or small.