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Bladimir Tree Service
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Pontiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Crew was very good at what they did. Were on time as stated. Fast efficient and took the time to safeguard my property. Tree was close to home so extra care was needed did job by climbing as no equipment could be used. Cost was a fair price for my job. Another neighbor seen the work going on and hired Bladmir to cut his tree."
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Universal Arbor Care, Inc.
4.8(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+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!"
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+49

Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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BLADIMIR TREE SERVICE
5.0(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Pontiac, MI and surrounding areas

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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."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Quinonez Tree Service
4.9(
121
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming - 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."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
155 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Independence Tree Care
4.9(
36
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Pontiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything went extremely well. Communication was good throughout the work being done with the pine trees being lowered to just the right spot. Branches were trimmed back as needed. The overgrown shrubs now look like they should. The team leader, TJ, was very easy to work with. The team appeared to be very experienced and professional. Clean up was excellent. All and all I am very pleased with the outcome."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Arborists questions, 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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A pro can guide you on the alternatives to tree topping depending on the specific issues within your trees. For example, if you’re dealing with breakage and cracks in your tree, they may suggest canopy reduction, which removes less than 25% of the tree’s limbs. If you’re dealing with lesser damage, some intentional pruning may be all you need. If you’re looking to get a clearer view through your tree, the pro may also try windowing or skirting your tree.

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

It takes anywhere from three to seven years for a stump to decompose on its own. This timeframe can depend on the kind of tree and your climate. The lower to the ground the stump is, the faster it rots. If you kill a tree stump with salt, boiling water, herbicide, light deprivation, or burning, the tree stump decomposes faster. 

Ivy eventually kills trees by restricting its growth, blocking sunlight, absorbing nutrients and water from the soil, and weakening the tree. Trees with ivy are more likely to experience diseases, pests, rot, and fungi growth. When ivy weighs down tree branches, the tree is more likely to break during a storm and cause damage.

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