Services
Tree Care Services in Downeast Maine
Born Free Tree Care, LLC provides professional, safety-focused tree services across Downeast Maine—from Bangor to Machias, including Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, MDI, Blue Hill, and surrounding towns.
Veteran owned, ISA Certified Arborist, and licensed Maine utility arborist, we help homeowners, camp owners, and landowners handle everything from one dangerous tree to full storm clean up and everything in-between.
Every job starts with a free quote. If you see a service below that fits what you need, Contact Us and let’s chat a bit about your trees and what you really need.
Hazard Tree Removal
Some trees are simply too risky to ignore. Dead, leaning, or decayed trees can threaten your home, camp, driveway, or power lines—especially in our Downeast wind, snow, and ice.
We offer safe, controlled hazard tree removal, including:
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Removing dead or dying trees close to houses, camps, garages, and sheds
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Taking down leaning spruce, pine, or hardwoods before they fail in a storm
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Dismantling trees with cracks, rot, or root damage that make them unstable
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Removing trees that have already started to drop large limbs
We climb trees and use ropes and rigging to lower branches and trunk sections carefully, rather than just dropping wood and hoping for the best. That protects your roof, deck, fence, and yard while getting the hazard out of the way.
Worried about a specific tree? Contact us for a free hazard tree removal quote and a professional opinion.
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Good pruning keeps trees healthier, safer, and looking better over time. It’s also one of the best ways to prevent storm damage before it happens.
Our tree trimming and pruning services help with:
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Removing dead, broken, or storm-damaged branches
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Lifting low limbs over driveways, walkways, and camp roads
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Trimming branches away from roofs, chimneys, siding, and outbuildings
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Thinning selected branches to improve wind flow and natural light
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Shaping younger trees so they grow strong, stable structures
We don’t “hack back” or top trees without a reason. As an ISA Certified Arborist, all cuts are made with tree health and long-term structure in mind.
If branches are getting too close for comfort, reach out for a pruning and trimming estimate tailored to your property.
Storm Clean Up & Emergency Tree Service
Nor’easters, heavy snow, and coastal winds can turn a solid tree into a real mess overnight. When a tree comes down, you need it handled quickly and safely.
Our storm clean up and emergency tree services include:
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Opening blocked driveways and camp roads
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Removing trees or large limbs from roofs, sheds, and vehicles
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Cleaning up storm-damaged branches and blowdown around homes and camps
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Making damaged trees safe until full removal or pruning can be scheduled
Storm-damaged trees are often under tension and unpredictable. We use proper climbing and rigging techniques to remove them in a controlled way and protect the rest of your property.
If a tree has just come down—or looks like it might—let us know it’s a storm or emergency situation when you contact us so we can prioritize your job.
Tree Assessments & Risk Evaluations
Not every concerning tree needs to be removed. Sometimes strategic pruning, monitoring, or weight reduction is the right call. The first step is a professional tree assessment.
As an ISA Certified Arborist, we can:
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Evaluate tree health, structure, and root condition
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Identify decay, cracks, mushrooms/fungi, and other warning signs
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Look at what the tree could hit if it fails (house, camp, driveway, lines)
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Explain risk levels in plain language and outline realistic options
Tree assessments are especially helpful when:
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You’re seeing changes—new lean, dead tops, mushrooms at the base
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You’re buying or selling a property with lots of trees
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You’re planning a new driveway, addition, or structure
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You want to know which trees to prioritize for removal or pruning
If you’re unsure what a tree really needs, start with a tree assessment quote and we’ll walk through it with you.
Utility Line & Power-Adjacent Tree Work
Trees around power lines require extra care—and the right credentials. This is not a DIY area.
As a licensed Maine utility arborist, we can:
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Assess trees growing into or near service lines on your property
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Advise when the electric utility should be involved
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Safely prune or remove trees around lines when appropriate
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Help you plan long-term tree placement to prevent future line issues
We understand how to work safely near energized lines and when coordination with the utility company is required.
If branches are touching or close to your lines, contact us before anyone cuts—we’ll help you choose the safest next step.
Service Area – Hancock & Washington Counties, Maine
Born Free Tree Care, LLC proudly serves much of Downeast Maine, including:
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Hancock County: Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island (MDI), Blue Hill, and surrounding towns
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Washington County: Machias and nearby communities
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Properties along the corridor from Bangor to Machias
If you’re nearby and not sure you’re in range, just ask—we’ll let you know what’s possible.
Ready for a Free Tree Service Quote?
Whether you need hazard tree removal, trimming and pruning, storm clean up, or a tree assessment, we’re here to help you feel safer and more confident about the trees on your property.
Contact us with:
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Your town
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What you’re seeing (leaning tree, branches on the roof, storm damage, etc.)
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Any timing concerns (routine vs urgent)
We’ll follow up with questions if needed and put together a free, no-pressure quote for your tree work in Downeast Maine.
