Hard worker that does not know the laws involved in cutting down trees. Cost me additional dollars…read morebecause he failed to get a permit. Told me he would make it right....he has not!

From the owner: Whether you’re looking to improve the health and safety of your trees, enhance their appearance, or…read moreprevent potential hazards, Portland Tree Guys is here to provide the professional care your trees deserve for your Maine home.

On 04/29/2026 McCarthy Tree Service did tree work at my home. The field team is: owner Mark…read moreMcCarthy and his friendly assistants Ray and Aidan. I witnessed a high level of skill, excellent team work, and a safety-conscious approach to the inherently hazardous work. The first task was pruning of the maple in front of my house. It's approx. 60 feet tall. I'd asked Mark McCarthy to remove a big branch extending over a peak of my house close to where the electrical wires come into the house. I need to have my house re-roofed; it would endanger the roofers to leave it in place. Watching Mark weave through this large tree in the bucket of his bucket truck while cutting branches with his chainsaw was mesmerizing. The houses in my area of Saint John Street are close together, and the electrical wires come into the front of each house; at my house, the maple tree branches were near the wires. Mark had to make sure the bucket wasn't too close to my wires, and he had to look back at the bucket truck's arms when he was changing position to make sure they didn't get near my neighbor's wires. It was skillful choreography. I live on Saint John Street; the past few years it has gotten very windy (thanks to global overheating). We had wind gusts including up to 60 mph about 1.5 years ago; they took down my neighbor's solid wood fence. Although my maple doesn't shed much during storms, I asked him to prune it with the strong/increasing wind in mind to prevent the loss of larger branches, and he did. The skillful pruning of the canopy resulted in a very lacy look. When Mark assessed the job, he suggested that a large trunk that had grown up in the center of the maple tree should be removed for its health; I agreed to that, and he did so. Ray and Aidan chippered the branches as Mark sent them carefully to the ground. When he was done, he banded the maple as we'd agreed during the initial consultation; he indicated that the banding will keep the tree from falling onto the house or into the road, and that when the tree leafs out fully that I won't be able to see it. I have peonies in the front garden that have struggled as this tree grew larger. With its crown being opened up a great deal, I think they'll get the sunlight they need to thrive again. At the entrance to my backyard there's a small self-seeded tree. Mark told me that it was a butternut tree; I did some research and found out that they're endangered. He had suggested trimming some branches to prevent the squirrels from getting on my roof. I also asked him to trim some branches that are close to my neighbor's roof for the same reason, and he did so. Ray tackled some light pruning of the blue spruce in my backyard - a nice edit for a tree that adds four-season color to the yard. Also in my backyard, I have huge, handsome red oak. Mark had pointed out a large dead section about 40 feet up and identified it as a danger. He had spoken very calmly throughout the assessment, without any rash words or tones. So I knew when he used the word danger that he meant it. He said dead oak branches that remain on the tree harden and eventually fall, and have the potential to harm someone below. The bucket truck didn't fit in the backyard so Mark climbed to the dead section. Ray and Aidan helped tie the ropes around Mark to keep him secure, and would tighten or release ropes as Mark moved up the tree. It was both impressive and unsettling to watch him climb with the chainsaw hanging from his belt, hoisting it up once he found a good perch for cutting, and turning it on to cut the dead section of truck. When it came down, it hit the ground with a resounding thud. It looked to be 15-20 feet tall. They had to cut it in several pieces in order to get it to the chipper. At my request, they took down a large branch on the red oak. It attracts Oriental bittersweet vine which isn't healthy for any tree. Ray cut most of it down using a pole saw; the amount of light coming into the backyard immediately increased. Lastly, all three of them tackled my two large brush piles. Ray and Aidan had the idea to winch the piles to the chipper. I watched as they skillfully knotted their heavy duty ropes around the piles and pulled them to the yard opening. They would knot, unknot, and reknot as needed. This work was truly above and beyond, and I appreciate it greatly - my backyard is looking much better. All members of the team wore quality PPE which included ear protection (the industrial chipper is loud). They communicated with hand signals while the chipper was on. The price was very reasonable. Indeed, I offered Mark McCarthy more money when the work was done because I think it ended up being a bit more than expected. (He declined.) Tree work is inherently hazardous. I greatly appreciate all their skill, and all the work that they did. Thank you also to Mark McCarthy's wife Susan Cassidy who handles the quote processing, emails, and background work so essential to any business.

Mark and his team provide Outstanding service, Professional, knowledgeable, personal and thorough…read more Excellent service and extremely reasonable.

Very professional, very skilled at what they do, and what you get for the price is better than…read moreother companies. I have used them three times and have been satisfied every time, likewise for the people I have referred them to. Can't recommend them enough.

Endy Chinchilla (the principle) gave me a 2-part quote: tree removal and stump grinding $350 (if I…read morealso wanted all the wood chipped -and left on the property - for me to move myself to desired location) $450. He sent me an estimate by email (which I did not respond to) in which he said they would come & do the work on a specific date. We did not have a contract, because I did not see or respond to his email. His workers showed up on a day I was not home. After they removed the tree & ground up the stump - they did not chip the wood. We should have owed them $350. for this job, but my husband didn't know that. Endy's crew handed my husband a bill for $450, which my husband paid in full by personal check. I have used Endy before; he's pleasant and his workers do what they are told. But I immediately emailed him (and he called me back). I told him I had not authorized them to come on that day. When I got home, I saw they hadn't left the wood chips; therefore we only owed them $350. Therefore I was overcharged by $100 and I had not agreed that his crew could come - on the day they showed up.

Ben at ACZ Yardwork was awesome--friendly, efficient, and right on budget to trim and shape the…read morebushes in my landscaping bed. It looks fantastic!

From the owner: We specialize in general Yardwork, mowing, weed whacking, pruning, trimming, shrubs, bushes, garden…read morebeds, smaller landscaping design and maintenance, etc.

Justin and the team are awesome. We've used them for a number of different projects at our house…read more(tree removal, stump grinding and removal, pruning, etc) and each time they were very responsive, professional and did great work! I highly recommend using southern Maine tree for any type of tree service!!!

From the owner: Southern Maine Tree is a locally owned tree service dedicated to keeping Southern Maine properties…read moresafe, healthy, and beautiful. We specialize in providing safe, affordable tree services, including tree trimming and pruning, tree removal, stump grinding and stump removal, lot clearing, and 24/7 emergency tree services. Whether you’re dealing with storm damage, invasive pests like Emerald Ash Borer, or planning proactive tree maintenance, our licensed, insured team is here to help—safely, efficiently, and with respect for your property. Experienced. Safe. Affordable.

CP PROPERTY SERVICES is by far the BEST service I have ever received for spring clean up. I…read morecontacted the owner, Chris when I was referred via Facebook and he responded to my inquiry immediately and then went above and beyond. The quote was very reasonable and his timing was perfect! He offered to come and complete the job with less than a week's notice (to meet the timeline I needed for a small get together to celebrate my husband's birthday outside in the yard). We have used 3 other companies in the past 3 years and CP PROPERTY SERVICES was by far the best service we have ever received. The GM, Mike and his team were polite, professional, friendly and went out if their way to make sure we were happy with their service and the results of their work. Mike walked around the house and went over what he was doing and then again when the job was complete. I can tell Chris, Mike and their entire team take a lot pride in their work and that is the type of company I want to do business with. I will continue to use them for years to come!! I also want to note that the friends we had over this past weekend made several comments on how nice our yard looked. We have had neighbors also comment and ask who cleaned our yard. I am so happy and so thankful for this amazing local company. Thank you CP PROPERTY SERVICES!! Looking forward to using you again in the future!! Our yard is sparkling clean!!

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Excellent work! They did what they said they would at a reasonable price. Professional, safely…read moreexecuted, strong work ethic, very conscientious, and the job site clean when they were done. Would recommend them without reservation. Very impressed!

These guys are awesome. They are professional and courteous. Helped me and a neighbor out and price…read morewas fair!