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LH Stone Enterprises
4.9(
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Serving Alanson, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional service, excellent workmanship and extremely knowledgeable. Larry and Curtis are the BEST!!"
Response time5 days
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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World Class Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving Alanson, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

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"I had an amazing experience. The team was professional, on time, and extremely knowledgeable. They explained the whole process, worked safely, and left my yard spotless when they finished. The pricing was fair and the customer service was excellent from start to finish. If you’re looking for reliable, high quality tree work, I highly recommend World Class Tree Service!"
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Tanner Electric, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Alanson, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are great people to work with and when they say they will be on the job on a certain date it happens"
Response time1 day
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

A chainsaw is the best tool to cut down a tree, but you may also use a handsaw or ax. You may also want to use a lopper or pole saw to remove limbs before cutting down the tree. Wear chainsaw chaps and protective gear, including eyewear and earplugs if you use a chainsaw. Again, if you’re unsure about how to use this tool, this project may be one to skip.

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

You’ll have to balance up the cost, the value of the tree (sentimental or otherwise), and the risk factors. An experienced arborist will help you understand whether transplanting is likely to be successful. The cost and hassle of transplanting a large, well-established tree are often not worth it, especially if the species is fast-growing and easy to source. The decision depends on the age and species of the tree, the conditions in the new site location, and how careful the company is when digging out and moving the tree.

You need to remove all branches affected by Dutch elm disease. If your tree has several affected branches, you will probably need to remove the entire tree. First, consult a pro to be sure that you’ve correctly identified it as an elm tree. Make sure the tree is properly disposed of with a plastic covering or through debarking, chipping, or burning.

Most experts recommend removing a tree that has sustained more than 25% loss in the limbs, trunk, or circumference of the bark. Doing an initial trimming of damaged and dangling branches, but then waiting a few days of monitoring to decide how much more you might need to cut can help you better assess the total damage to the tree. However, consulting a tree maintenance pro to make this determination the best course of action before removing a tree.

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