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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!"
6 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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Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.

No, you cannot plant a tree above a gas line. Tree roots grow and spread over time and can sometimes dent, crack, or penetrate a gas line. Those same roots may also cause accessibility problems for maintenance or repairs. You can generally plant vegetation with non-invasive root systems, low-growing vegetation, and flower beds near gas lines. 

In most cases, your neighbor is responsible for roots from their tree that cause damage to your property. If your pavement, the foundation of your home, or a fence is damaged by roots from a neighbor’s tree, you likely will have legal recourse for financial relief. While it’s better to notify your neighbor of any problems you notice as soon as they arise to avoid costly damage, there are some instances where filing a civil suit is your only recourse. Your homeowner’s insurance company might wish to do so on your behalf if you file a claim.

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