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Avatar for World Class Tree Service
World Class Tree Service
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Marco is an experienced salesperson, i love the way he approached me and the way he took care of me. He made my house look really good and told him anything that looks off trim/cut it, WORLD CLASS TREE SERVICE really met my expectations! EASY TO WORK WITH!"
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Aubertin Tree Service
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jed came out to help with a large tree that had been damaged during a storm. He did a fabulous job of dropping limbs without making a big mess and made sure to clean up after. He did the same thing for our neighbor. This person really knows how to drop a tree exactly where he wants it to land."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Root's Renovations
4.4(
9
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Tree Trimming

Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jesse and his partner did a great job in the time he provided. My yard looks fantastic. I was very please. I will hire him for other small jobs I come across. Thank you"
Water Damage Ceiling - Before
Water Damage Ceiling Repair - After
Demolition Work
New Wood Floor Install - Work in Progress
New Wood Floor Install - Work in Progress

+12

Response time12 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by12%of homeowners
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Straight Up Tree Service
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The quality of work was great, it it all started when I hit the button requesting a quote. I heard back within secondsâ quite exceptional in this era of service providers. I received clear written information, calls to schedule a visit and quotes, and arrangements for the job. Tree removal and trimming were completed quickly and within a couple weeks. I will keep Straight Up Tree Service at the top of my call list in the future, and encourage others to check them out."
tree service
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Advance Tree Service LLC
4.8(
14
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well! A storm blew a large tree branch onto the roof of our garage. I had their business card and called Advance Tree Service for a free quote, and the owner, himself, was at my house in 10 minutes! He was very busy that day with all the storm damage but made sure he and his crew took care of the heavy branch that same day, so the roof would not become further damaged. The remainder of the tree was unhealthy and took a couple more visits to be completely removed. They cleaned everything up just beautifully when they were finished. I will definitely hire them again!"
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+10

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A 1 Professional Tree Service
4.2(
26
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Called them, 2 hours later they were on the job. estimated 400 , job came in at 350.00.
4 of them showed up and worked as a team to get the trees pulled away from the house and safely cut down. It was fun watching these professionals in action. You could tell they knew what they were doing. They even knocked down a few extra problem trees. I will use them again.
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The Bucket
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Clearing Space
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

Yes, it’s okay to trim low branches on a tree, also known as limbing up or raising the crown. Essentially, you’ll trim the lower third of the tree (trunk) and leave the upper two-thirds of the tree (crown). Arborists recommend trimming 20% of a tree’s leaves per season for two to three seasons. Trimming low branches allows light to flow through the tree, increasing circulation and making the tree stronger and healthier.

While the fastest way to kill a tree is to simply cut it down, there are several other methods to choose from. You should hire a professional tree removal service to cut down a tree to ensure your personal and property safety. Some slower but effective options include treating or grinding the tree stump or using a basal bark treatment. 

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

A standard tree removal doesn’t include stump grinding. If you want your contractor to remove your tree and grind the stump, you must pay an extra charge. That said, you’ll likely save on the cost of stand-alone service—especially if it’s a small tree and they can finish both jobs in a single trip.

If you’re looking to rot a tree stump fast, potassium nitrate will work far quicker than copper nails. First, drill several holes into the stump using a power drill, then pour potassium nitrate pellets into the holes. Next, add water to help the chemical absorb into the wood, thoroughly soaking the stump to ensure the pellets dissolve and spread evenly. Afterward, cover the stump with a tarp to retain moisture and block sunlight, then place mulch on top to secure it in place.

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