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Avatar for Woodchopper's Tree Service
Woodchopper's Tree Service
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Elsie, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I can't say enough about my experience with Woodchoppers Tree Service. From the start to the finish, nothing but exceptional. Jeremy was the first contact I received and was here within 30 minutes to review our requirements. We discussed what was needed with his experieced input. He gave me a written quote before leaving. I called him back to schedule the work which would be about 2 weeks later. Within a few days Jeremy contacted me to say he could come sooner if it worked for me. We agreed on a date, he sent a message to confirm. On the scheduled date he sent me a message advising of his arrival time. Upon arrival he and his crew immediately went to work trimming a maple tree, a large magnolia tree and removing a crabapple tree then grinding the tree stump leaving nothing on the ground to be picked up. Done within an hour and a half. Great job and very fair price. Will call him again for all future tree work."
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Top Notch Tree Care
4.9(
43
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Elsie, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It is always a pleasure to work with true professionals. Jeremiah and his crew were just that. He knows a lot about trees (he is a certified arborist---not all tree trimmers are) and answered all my questions, submitted an estimate promptly, showed up when he said he would, and cleaned up afterwards. I will certainly call Top Notch again when I need any tree work done."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Red Oak Stump Grinding
Red Oak Stump Grinding
5.0(
141
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Elsie, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dan, the owner, promptly responded to my request and came the same day. He and his crew member did an excellent job, quickly, efficiently snd left the site spic and span. I highly recommend Red Oak Stump Grinding."
Large walnut
massive catalpa stump
large white pine
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Ruby's Tree Service
Ruby's Tree Service
5.0(
10
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Elsie, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ruby and her team came out and removed two large maple trees and trimmed up a couple of oak trees, even got the dead branches in the remaining trees that couldn’t be seen until the maples were removed . They gave me a great price compared to other companies, very happy with their service, will definitely call back for all my tree service needs."
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+9

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
M&M Tree Service
4.6(
131
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Elsie, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"M & M removed a large oak tree over hanging power lines and a grove of 60 trees on about an acre of land. The work was done safely and exactly as I requested at a very fair price. Owner Monte Linton was a pleasure to work with and I have no reservations about recommending him to others."
Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Out on a Limb Tree and High Reach Services, LLC
5.0(
8
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Elsie, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Got a call back righ away! Was told a crew would be here in a couple hours to take care of my issues and my neighbors trees as well - this after only hours of a very bad storm. I will call them with all my tree needs from now on!"
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Unless there’s some sort of rule in your community’s homeowners’ association that requires you to remove a stump, there’s no law that says you have to take it out. If you’re not wedded to the idea of removing it, there are plenty of ways to get creative with this tree remnant. Using the stump as the medium for a wood carving or turning it into a planter are just two examples of ways to repurpose a tree stump.

The typical lifespan of a Bradford pear is relatively short, only 15 to 25 years. However, these trees have issues long before their life is over. Due to their soft wood and fast-growing branches, Bradford pear trees often split around 15 years, making them a risk for falling branches and more prone to disease. 

You can remove a small tree from your yard if there’s space for the tree to fall, you have the right tools and safety equipment, and you follow a clear plan of action. You’ll just want to follow the steps above carefully, and ideally, you will have experience doing similar tasks. If you have any doubts that you can do this project safely, though, you should hire a pro.

Your neighbor is not in a good position to know if your trees are truly dead or pose any kind of danger. That’s why hiring an arborist or tree service expert can be such an important part of the process. If the trees are still alive and don’t pose any threat, you’re in the clear (but you may want to document and photograph everything in case events turn sour down the road).

But if a tree is visibly dead and near the property line, you should remove it to be safe. If a dead tree falls on a neighbor’s property, they may have grounds to sue for negligence. If any branches on trees have died, it’s a good idea to cut them back for similar reasons.

The best time to cut down a tree is during its dormant season, typically in winter or early spring, after all the leaves have fallen. Removing a tree during this period is advantageous for several reasons. Frozen ground helps secure the tree stump, protects the surrounding landscape from damage, and reduces the risk of the tree falling in an unintended direction. With the leaves gone, there is less risk of the tree's foliage getting tangled with other trees. Additionally, since this is often a slower season for tree services, you may be able to hire a professional at a lower rate. This dormant period is also the best time for tree trimming.

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