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Top-Rated Arborists in Pontiac - Updated Nov 2026

Bladimir Tree Service
5.0(
23
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Pontiac, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

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"I highly recommend Bladimir Tree Service the work he and his crew provided my family in Lathrup Village. Bladimir responded to my RFQ for multiple tree removals and stump grinding. The quote was provided very timely and was reasonable for the level of work required. One tree was over 60' tall with huge branches, while the other 2 were large overgrown cedar trees. The team showed up punctually and with all their equipment in tow, and after review of the plan, immediately started to work. I did not need to supervise or micro manage, the work was preformed efficiently, safely, and orderly. The cleanup was marvelously done, and grinding was to specification. No complaints, only praise and kudos for this hard working crew. I absolutely would hire Bladimir should I need future tree services."
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BLADIMIR TREE SERVICE
5.0(
23
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Pontiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Bladimir Tree Service the work he and his crew provided my family in Lathrup Village. Bladimir responded to my RFQ for multiple tree removals and stump grinding. The quote was provided very timely and was reasonable for the level of work required. One tree was over 60' tall with huge branches, while the other 2 were large overgrown cedar trees. The team showed up punctually and with all their equipment in tow, and after review of the plan, immediately started to work. I did not need to supervise or micro manage, the work was preformed efficiently, safely, and orderly. The cleanup was marvelously done, and grinding was to specification. No complaints, only praise and kudos for this hard working crew. I absolutely would hire Bladimir should I need future tree services."
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+78

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Quinonez Tree Service
4.9(
123
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming - For BusinessTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Pontiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great company. If I ever need a tree removed again, I would hire them in a heartbeat. They did a great job, Showed up when they said they would. Cleaned up the site after they were done. Can't say enough about them."
Oak Removal
Oak Removal
Dead tree
Fence clean up
Fence clean up

+4

Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
157 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Independence Tree Care
4.9(
36
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Pontiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would certainly recommend Independence. They did a great job trimming exactly the branches I wanted removed. They cleaned out the dead wood and were very careful not to damage the bushes below or my lawn. They were very professional and cleaned every thing up nicely. All at a very reasonable price."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts
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Answered by
Angi Expert

To have a fallen tree removed near your home, you can expect to pay between $100 to $500. Your local tree removal professional will most likely just need to cut and remove the tree from your property, but factors like the size of the tree and its trunk diameter impact this cost. In addition, there will be an extra cost to fill in the hole left by the tree, and while you have your tree removal specialist on-site, it might be worth it to have them inspect the other trees in your yard for potential damage. Trees that have fallen onto your home or another structure, will likely be more costly to remove.

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Answered by
Jose R.
on Jan 30, 2025

Everything is situational. There are a lot of factors that play into it size of the tree where it fell over, etc..

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Light-bark trees are most notorious for producing lots of sap when wounded. These varieties include maples, birches, poplars, dogwoods, magnolias, and elms, and they will bleed more when the trees are dormant. That’s why it’s a good idea to prune them in the summer months rather than waiting until winter.

Once you confirm a tree is dead, you should remove it. Dead trees eventually fall, and larger trees in particular can cause damage to rooftops, fencing, flowers, and other objects. As we mentioned, letting decayed wood stay in your yard also invites risks to the surrounding landscaping and vegetation.

Most experts recommend removing a tree that has sustained more than 25% loss in the limbs, trunk, or circumference of the bark. Doing an initial trimming of damaged and dangling branches, but then waiting a few days of monitoring to decide how much more you might need to cut can help you better assess the total damage to the tree. However, consulting a tree maintenance pro to make this determination the best course of action before removing a tree.

Generally, you should prune around 20% of an apple tree’s growth—and never more than 30%. This means that if you have a severely overgrown tree, it can take a few seasons to prune it back enough to produce the healthiest fruit. 

If you’re dealing with a newly planted or juvenile tree, hold off on pruning beyond the initial shaping. Wait at least a couple of seasons into fruit production since pruning can increase the number of water sprouts and unproductive foliage.

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