Tree Removal
Some trees have to come down. The question is whether it happens on your schedule or the storm's.
Trees are one of a property's best assets right up until they are a liability. Lack of maintenance leads to overgrown trees dropping dead branches, and a compromised tree near a house, a power line, or a parking area is a problem waiting for the next high-wind event.
We remove trees for residential and commercial clients throughout Chesterfield, Shelby Township, Macomb, Rochester, Troy, and surrounding areas — standing removals as well as trees already down from a storm.
What we handle
How a removal actually goes
Tree removal is not an easy task by its nature. It takes forethought, know-how, time, and the right equipment. Where there is room, a tree can be felled in one piece; near a house, fence, or lot, it comes down in sections, roped and lowered rather than dropped.
Our crews are licensed and insured, which matters more here than in any other landscape service — a removal that goes wrong damages a roof, a vehicle, or a person. That is the whole reason this is not a DIY job with a rented saw.
When a tree should come down
Clear cases: the tree is dead, has a split trunk or major cavity, is leaning newly after a storm, or has significant root damage. Any of those on a tree within falling distance of something you care about is a removal conversation.
Less clear: crowding, repeated storm damage, or roots working into a foundation or sewer line. Sometimes those are solved with pruning rather than removal, and we would rather trim a tree that can be saved than take down one that did not need to go.
Common questions
- Do you remove the stump too?
- Stump grinding is a separate service and most removals include it, since a stump left behind is an obstacle to mow around and a trip hazard. It can also be handled later if you prefer.
- What happens to the wood?
- Wood and brush are hauled off the property as part of the job. If you want logs cut to length and left for firewood, say so up front and we will leave them stacked.
- Do I need a permit to remove a tree?
- Some municipalities in Macomb and Oakland counties regulate removal, especially for larger or protected trees on commercial property. We flag it when your project looks likely to need one.
- Can you remove a tree in winter?
- Yes, and winter is often the best time. The tree is dormant, the ground is firm enough to carry equipment with less lawn damage, and there is no canopy in the way. Emergency storm work happens year round.
Get a free quote
Tell us about your property and what you need. We'll walk the site and put a written estimate in front of you — serving Macomb, Oakland, and St. Clair counties since 1993.