--- title: "Southern Maine Tree" description: "Southern Maine Tree is a Scarborough tree company that a recent customer has hired for tree removal, stump grinding and removal, and pruning, saying it was" doc_version: "2026-10-05" last_updated: "2026-10-05" --- # Southern Maine Tree **Trade:** Tree Services · **Address:** 103 Mussey Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074 · **Phone:** (207) 632-4254 · **Website:** http://www.southernmainetree.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.4/5** (medium confidence) — from 5 reviews across 6 sources. 80% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Southern Maine Tree is a Scarborough tree company that a recent customer has hired for tree removal, stump grinding and removal, and pruning, saying it was very responsive each time. A 2025 customer said they took down some large ash trees in a difficult spot without incident and cleaned up the yards afterwards. That 2025 customer also said they were careful not to set equipment on the leach fields or the septic tank. A 2025 customer hiring the company for the second time said both times they were quick to respond and schedule the jobs, with very reasonable pricing. On Google it holds 4.7 stars from 53 ratings, and its BBB grade is A+. The company lists a service area running from Portland and South Portland out to Gray and New Gloucester. A complaint on its BBB page accuses the company of charging more than four times what other tree companies charge when a major storm happens. **Strengths:** - Careful equipment placement — a 2025 customer said they kept off the leach fields - Repeat hire — a recent customer used them for several tree projects - Quick scheduling — a 2025 customer said they were quick to schedule **Concerns:** - Storm pricing — a BBB complaint alleges charges over four times other companies ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - A recent customer hired the company for tree removal, stump grinding and removal, and pruning _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2psd09XcFdORms1WWxWSlZUVlZMVjluY0RNeVJrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xccdf97b32d00c026!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjlwOWpWNFk5YlVJVTVVLV9ncDMyRkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Justin and the team are awesome. We’ve used them for a number of different projects at our house (tree removal, stump grinding and remova…” - A 2025 customer said large ash trees in a difficult spot came down without incident and the yards were cleaned up afterwards _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURmNk1QYzVRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xccdf97b32d00c026!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDf6MPc5QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Professional, polite, and efficient. Took down some large ash trees in a difficult spot without incident and cleaned up the yards afterw…” - A 2025 customer said they were careful not to set equipment on the leach fields or the septic tank _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURmNk1QYzVRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xccdf97b32d00c026!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDf6MPc5QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Professional, polite, and efficient. Took down some large ash trees in a difficult spot without incident and cleaned up the yards afterw…” - A 2025 repeat customer said they were quick to respond and schedule both jobs, with very reasonable pricing _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURvc0lDTGZBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xccdf97b32d00c026!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDosICLfA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This is the second time I have worked with Justin and Southern Maine Tree. Both times they were quick to respond and schedule my jobs, w…” - 4.7 stars from 53 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Southern%20Maine%20Tree&query_place_id=ChIJZfX4RhmcskwRJsAALbOX38w) — “Google: 4.7★ from 53 ratings” - BBB grade of A+ _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/me/westbrook/profile/landscape-contractors/southern-maine-tree-llc-0021-324858) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - Lists a service area including Portland, South Portland, Falmouth, Scarborough, Westbrook, Gorham, Windham and Gray _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.southernmainetree.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Portland, South Portland, Falmouth, Yarmouth, Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Scarborough, Westbrook, Gorha…” - A BBB complaint accuses the company of charging more than four times other tree companies after a major storm _(confidence: low)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/me/westbrook/profile/landscape-contractors/southern-maine-tree-llc-0021-324858) — “I believe this company/man is scamming folks in their greatest times of need. When a major storm happens, he offers to fix tree problems rig…” - Specializes in Tree Services _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2psd09XcFdORms1WWxWSlZUVlZMVjluY0RNeVJrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xccdf97b32d00c026!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjlwOWpWNFk5YlVJVTVVLV9ncDMyRkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Justin and the team are awesome. We’ve used them for a number of different projects at our house (tree removal, stump grinding and remova…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURmNk1QYzVRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xccdf97b32d00c026!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDf6MPc5QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Professional, polite, and efficient. Took down some large ash trees in a difficult spot without incident and cleaned up the yards afterw…” ## License No license record has been checked yet for this contractor. ## Sources - [Official Website](http://www.southernmainetree.com): Self-reported profile and service details - [Local News](https://blackbeartreemaine.com/stump-grinding-cost-southern-maine/): Listed on this source - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Southern%20Maine%20Tree&query_place_id=ChIJZfX4RhmcskwRJsAALbOX38w): Listed on this source - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/whatsthisplant/comments/hsfhcz/what_is_this_southern_maine_tree/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Southern%20Maine%20Tree&query_place_id=ChIJZfX4RhmcskwRJsAALbOX38w): 4.7★ from 53 ratings - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/me/westbrook/profile/landscape-contractors/southern-maine-tree-llc-0021-324858): Listed on this source ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “In 2011, he launched Southern Maine Tree in Scarborough. At this point in his second career, Cross is working on selling the business to his longtime partner.” — pressherald.com — https://www.pressherald.com/2025/02/13/four-chefs-who-left-the-culinary-field-talk-about-their-second-acts/ ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Eric Peters · 2026-07-14**: Justin and the team are awesome. We’ve used them for a number of different projects at our house (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 servic… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Chris Hutchins · 2025-04-21**: This is the second time I have worked with Justin and Southern Maine Tree. Both times they were quick to respond and schedule my jobs, with very reasonable pricing. They are pleasant, professional and great to work with. Will definitely call them again! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Pete Miller · 2025-04-21**: Easy to work with, very responsive and very quick. 10/10 experience - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Chris Veazie · 2025-01-03**: Professional, polite, and efficient. Took down some large ash trees in a difficult spot without incident and cleaned up the yards afterwards. Was also careful to not set equipment on things such as leach fields or the septic tank. Would highly recommend. - **Better Business Bureau · Henry S**: I believe this company/man is scamming folks in their greatest times of need. When a major storm happens, he offers to fix tree problems right away, for more than 4x what any other tree company charges. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-05T03:46:37.563Z. Cite as: Southern Maine Tree — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/southern-maine-tree-scarborough) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/southern-maine-tree-scarborough ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)