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Avatar for Wiseman Tree Experts
Wiseman Tree Experts
4.8(
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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 by96%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
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Legend Tree and Stump Removal LLC
4.9(
91
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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%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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STUMPS-B-GONE LLC
5.0(
20
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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

"The job was done perfectly! We are extremely pleased with the quality of the work and how promptly it was completed. The owner was very friendly and took the time to answer all of my questions thoroughly. We highly recommend this business to anyone looking for professional and efficient stump and root removal services."
Stump removal
Stump removal
Stump removal
Stump removal
Stump removal

+10

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stump Pros of Southern Michigan LLC
5.0(
15
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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 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Stump Pros to grind my stumps and the work was far beyond what I expected . Not only was the professionalism at an all time high, the equipment was state of the art and as for the prices you won’t find a better comparison as I interviewed multiple companies and Stump Pros was the best. If you want a job well done…go with Aaron@Stomp Pros"
Ann Arbor - Stumps
Ann Arbor - Stumps
Ann Arbor - Stumps
Manchester, MI
Manchester, MI

+11

Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You don’t always need a permit to grind a stump, but you might need one depending on your location and the stump’s surroundings. Permits are often needed if the stump is part of a protected tree species, near public areas or utility lines, or close to environmentally sensitive zones like wetlands. Some cities also regulate noise and work hours. Always check local rules before grinding, and contact your city or county office if you're unsure.

Steer clear of the area and contact your utility company immediately. It will have a website portal and/or a phone number to report downed trees and electrical issues. If the tree appears to be on public land, you may want to call your local government and report the issue there, too.

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

Any cutting of tree roots can hurt or kill a tree, which is why it's recommended you don’t do it unless the roots are damaging or invasive on a nearby structure like your home. You should never cut more than 15 percent of above-ground tree roots at one time. If you have any questions about cutting tree roots, contact your local arborist.

Often, it’s the homeowner’s responsibility to handle the aftermath when a neighbor’s tree falls on their property. But if a tree has been obviously dead for a significant period of time and caused damage when it fell, a case can be made that the owner should have removed it, especially if the neighbor wrote you a letter about the tree or asked you to take it down. This can be grounds for a successful lawsuit in claims court and is a good reason to always pay attention to your trees and remove dead trees before they fall.

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