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Top-Rated Arborists in East Lansing - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Wiseman Tree Experts
Wiseman Tree Experts
4.8(
177
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an excellent job taking down huge branches off of trees for me that were very difficult. They were over hanging two houses and power lines they had to avoid. They are very confident about the work and did a great job on the clean up also. I very highly recommend this company. Also the price was great and the team worked well together and friendly. Couldn’t ask for better."
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+1

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Woodchopper's Tree Service
Woodchopper's Tree Service
4.6(
268
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTrees and Shrubs - Trim or Remove

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jeremy and his woodchopper team members were phenomenal. They took care of our tree removals and even helped us to recognize other critical issues around the house such as gas lines. They were punctual, effective, and courteous. We would recommend this company to anyone and we plan to hire them again for our future tree service needs. Thank you, Jeremy and your team!"
Response time6 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Legend Tree and Stump Removal LLC
Legend Tree and Stump Removal LLC
4.9(
92
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Josh to prove a 30 inch tree stump and trim some from 2 trees he was very polite and when asked about trimming another tree he told me it did not need it. His honestly was not just looking for more money . I would highly recommend him and will use his service again. David c. Schepis. Wish I could add pictures."
ISA Stump Grinding
ISA Stump Grinding
Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Wilson Elite Arbor Care,LLC
Wilson Elite Arbor Care,LLC
5.0(
5
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Wilson Elite Arbor Care is a family-owned tree service operating from Mason, serving residential clients throughout Ingham, Washtenaw, Livingston, Clinton, Barry, Ionia, Calhoun, Shiawassee, Jackson, Eaton, Montcalm, Gratiot, and Genesee counties. RJ has been performing tree climbing and removal since 2015, bringing field expertise to large removals, hazardous tree work, emergency storm damage cleanup, and site restoration projects within a 60-mile radius. When a storm drops a tree across your driveway or a dangerous limb threatens your home, you need someone who understands the work from the canopy down."

Tree Removal
A Few Projects
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HamHam Tree Service
5.0(
10
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Tree Removal

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"Excellent work and follow through with very good communication throughout the job. They have also completed renovations on a rental unit and have done miscellaneous maintenance as well. Would definitely hire them again."
Fallen Branch
Full Trailer
Fallen Branch
50 foot pine
Pine cleaned up

+3

Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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STUMPS-B-GONE LLC
5.0(
21
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Brian called first in the morning. He came out in the afternoon to do the quote. I had approximately 10 stumps of different sizes that needed to be removed. There were also landscaping rocks that needed to be moved to access the spots. He moved them for me and did a great job removing the stumps. He was very detailed in describing what was to be done and after finishing the job, he said if there were any issues to please contact him so he can make it right. Very professional!"
Stump removal
Stump removal
Stump removal
Stump removal
Stump removal

+10

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

There are two types of arborists: certified and consulting. A certified arborist is licensed and equipped to provide tree pruning, planting, fertilizing, monitoring, transplanting, treatment, and removal services. A consulting arborist specializes in tree appraisals, diagnosing problems and recommending treatments for illnesses. However, they will not provide these services themselves. Most consulting arborists are certified arborists who can refer you to a tree service that can administer the correct treatments.

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.

If you ever want to see the literal fruits of your labor, you’ll need to prune your peach trees. Without pruning, the trees may not grow or bear fruit since the nutrients will be divided among too many offshoots to provide any with enough energy to produce the peaches. Plus, if parts of the peach tree become diseased or pest-ridden, pruning can nip those problems in the bud.

Maple trees start the growing season by developing small groups of red flowers where the tree's fruit, the samaras, will appear in the coming weeks. Later in spring, the samaras, which many call whirlybirds or similar names, develop into single-winged seed carriers that spin when falling or drifting in the wind. 

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