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Top-Rated Arborists in Athens - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Precision Tree Care
Precision Tree Care
4.9(
79
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I have dealt with a lot of tree service cos. In my 73 years in multiple states. Shane and his team is as good as it gets. A 10. I have several friends that have used him and all are pleased. Tim the Arborist came out on a Saturday and said the tree would not make it through another wind storm within splitting in two. They showed up early for Monday’s apt. Took the tree down & did an exceptional clean up of the worksite. The stump grinder came 5 days later. Did a great job too. A few days later Shane’s crew showed up again to smoothen out the landscape. All I have to do is spreed some seed or have another tree planted."
Precision Tree Care
Precision Tree Care
Precision Tree Care
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Trombly's Tree Trimming and Removal Services
Trombly's Tree Trimming and Removal Services
4.9(
55
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very personable, respectful, fair. He did not want to be paid until the job was completed and cleaned up, which was done very well. They were very professional. We will call them again if we have any arbor needs in the future."
Emergency Storm Clean Up
FInal Wrap UP
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Giant maple

+5

Response time4 days
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Woodman's Tree Service, LLC
Woodman's Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
17
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They are very friendly, professional and thorough. They are extremely competitive price wise. They respect your property and clean up after the job is finished. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing tree service."
Job before we started
during removal
job was complete owner elected to keep some wood
during removal
Agiant maple tree before we started

+4

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
J&M Outdoor Service
5.0(
2
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jim is the very best! Small or large outdoor projects he is your guy! Professional, polite, efficient, and does high quality work! We have called on him many times. He did a fabulous job with removal, trimming, laying rock, removing stumps, demo, and more for us! Anytime we need something outdoor we call Jim!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Brian Rose
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

I built an entire barn dominium myself, from electrical, infloor heat system, plumbing, framing, drywall, finishing, shiplap, and trim. I am a 22 year member of Ironworkers local 292, I am an experienced welder/fabricator and have held unlimited thickness structural welding certs for 19 years.

A&J landscape
New to Angi
Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

We provide professional lawn care and maintenance services designed to keep your property pristine year-round. Our team handles everything from precision mowing and trimming to seasonal fertilization and cleanup, ensuring a healthy, vibrant landscape. We focus on reliable, high-quality care so you can enjoy a beautiful yard without the hassle.

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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Pruning trees is important for several reasons. It improves tree health and strength by removing dead, diseased, or unwanted branches, which in turn encourages new growth and can help treat disease. For fruit trees, proper pruning can lead to a larger and better-quality harvest. Pruning also enhances safety by removing weak limbs that could break and fall, potentially causing injury or property damage, especially during storms. Beyond these functional benefits, pruning can also improve a tree's appearance. To ensure pruning is done correctly for the tree's long-term health, consider hiring a professional.

After a big storm, you may not be sure if a tree was struck or not. Look for the telltale long scars, like strips or gouges in the bark of the tree, running in sometimes jagged lines down the length of the trunk. These scars will often show vulnerable living wood inside the tree. It’s also common to see scorched or wilted leaves on the side or top of the tree where lightning struck.

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.

Yes, cutting a tree's roots can cause it to fall, particularly if major support roots are severed. In extreme cases, trimming roots can affect the tree's structure and stability. Many crucial roots are located just below the soil's surface. If you make severe cuts to roots more than 2 inches in diameter, you risk impacting the tree's water flow and its ability to withstand severe winds or storms. Even cutting roots less than half an inch in diameter under or outside the tree's canopy can cut off its water supply, causing it to decline, die, and eventually topple.

Although it’s possible, heavy machinery like a crane is necessary for removing an entire tree stump and all. This procedure is extremely costly, time-consuming, and usually unnecessary, as there are plenty of convenient and affordable stump removal options. 

Your best bet, if you want to be sure to remove a tree and its stump efficiently, is to speak with a professional. They’ll be able to walk you through the entire process.

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