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Top-Rated Arborists in Big Lake - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Tall Trees
Tall Trees
4.9(
77
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Big Lake, AK and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Smooth but I had to correct their bill when the foreman asked for a signature and again when they tried to collect for a service that wasn't rendered. I chalked it up to a communications error, twice."
Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Royal Tree Service
5.0(
20
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Big Lake, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew that came to remove our dead tree were excellent!!! They had the tree cut down, limbed the tree, cut the wood into rounds for splitting, loaded up the branches to haul away, and cleaned up debris in less than an hour. They did a fabulous job. I definitely would recommend them to anyone looking for tree removal services!"
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28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Alaska Land and Snow
5.0(
8
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Big Lake, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"Great team that cut down a 120â cottonwood that was eerily leaning towards our house. They were prompt, professional, did a great job in less than an hour. Plus they cut down 4 stumps no charge!. Highly recommend!!!!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Aurora Woodwork & Services
5.0(
7
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Big Lake, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired Aurora Woodworking to sheet & trim our cabin & generator shed. He was very professional and did first rate work. He also replaced a stove pipe on our Sauna and chimney cap on our guest cabin. He arrived as scheduled and did exceptional work on everything we needed to get done with no snags or hassles. I canâ t praise Aurora Woodworking enough. Lucas was a pleasure to deal with and he executed the project seamlessly."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

For Bradford pears, damage from storms is common, and if the trunk splits, it can pose a danger to people and surrounding structures. The best thing to do in that instance is to have the tree removed. If there’s only minor damage to the branches, pruning away the damaged parts is the first order of business. You may also want to consult a professional arborist to make sure the tree is healthy.

Poison oak is similar to poison ivy in that it's in the same family of plants. Poison oak is identifiable by its rounded-off leaves and hairy leaf texture. Tree-climbing varieties live primarily in western states while low-growing poison oak bushes occupy the eastern states. Treat poison oak like poison ivy to get rid of it permanently.

A few signs a tree may be dead is if the leaves are dead and there are no signs of new blooms. You can also perform a scratch test on some of the branches to check the condition of the cambium layer beneath the bark.

If it is green, it is still alive, but if several are dry, brittle, and brown, the tree may be dying or dead. Always consult an arborist before assuming your tree is dead because you may be able to save it.

While trees can grow in the curb strip between the sidewalk and the street, this placement often poses the problem of interfering with overhead power lines. It’s best to consult your local utility provider and tree planting service before transplanting a tree that might grow into power lines. Also, you should never work within 20 feet of a live power line to avoid the risk of electric shock. Tree branches should never touch nearby power lines, so it’s essential to ensure your tree isn’t in danger of growing too close to them.

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