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Top-Rated Arborists in Pontiac - Updated Nov 2026

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Universal Arbor Care, Inc.
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Pontiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used 3 different tree companyâ  s in the past 20 years and this company far exceeded my expectations. They will now be the only company I will call for my tree work. Justin was great to work with and the crew was exceptional. Cleanup was flawless and my newly pruned trees look great!"
Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence

+49

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Bladimir Tree Service
5.0(
23
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Pontiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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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

"We highly recommend Bladimir Tree Service! They recently removed one tree and trimmed two others for us. Their team was prompt, courteous, and thorough with their cleanup. We absolutely recommend them."
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project
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Additional Photos

+78

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Garcia Landscape & Tree Service LLC
Garcia Landscape & Tree Service LLC
5.0(
28
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming

Serving Pontiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alex came out for the estimate. Professional in every way. Good/ Fair price for tree & stump removal. The crew was quick to arive and remove the tree & debris with the stump grind a couple days after. Very happy with the overall experience. Have already recommended them for their tree services."
Tree Service
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A.R Tree Service LLC
4.8(
24
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Tree Removal

Serving Pontiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I highly recommend this tree removal company! They were professional, punctual, and extremely hardworking from start to finish. The crew worked safely and efficiently, and the quality of their work exceeded my expectations. They took great care of my property, cleaned up everything before leaving, and made sure the job was done right. Their communication was excellent, the pricing was fair, and they were honest and reliable throughout the entire process. If you’re looking for someone who is dependable, skilled, and truly cares about customer satisfaction, this is the company to call. I will definitely use their services again!"
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal

+12

127 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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The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

Before you cut down a dead palm tree, try to revive it using the methods listed above. However, there are instances when it makes sense to remove a dead palm tree, including:

  • The heavily infected tree will infect nearby trees, bushes, and plants.

  • The palm’s roots are overtaking your yard, foundation, and sidewalk and causing structural damage.

  • The tree is unstable and a hazard to your property, your neighbor’s property, and pedestrians.

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. 

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

You can use a felling ax to chop down a tree by following the same prep and steps as a chainsaw, but be prepared to use some muscle. For trees bigger than 7 inches in diameter, it can take some time and serious strength to cut down a tree using just an ax. 

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