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

Serving Pontiac, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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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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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Universal Arbor Care, Inc.
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Serving Pontiac, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"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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Response time1 day
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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
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Ruben's Tree Services
4.9(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Pontiac, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Emergency services offered

"Ruben and his crew arrived early, and completed the job in under an hour. They cut down three trees, and trimmed a very tall Maple. They also shredded many branches I had already trimmed from trees in my yard. They are a very coordinated, capable, and pleasant crew. I would recommend them to anyone for tree service. Thank you to Angi for recommending them for my job."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Independence Tree Care
4.9(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Pontiac, MI and surrounding areas

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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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JPS TREE SERVICES LLC
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Pontiac, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Loved loved loved the outcome. My house was intact and so was my garden. The have different option depending the job. A hands on crew or machinery given how dangerous Trees can be haha. They are also hilarious and amazing people!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts
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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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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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Trees should be pruned every two to five years, depending on its age and type. Young trees should be inspected and pruned every two to three years. Mature trees should be inspected and trimmed every three to five years, and fruit trees should be pruned annually with a careful eye on seasonal growth. Evergreens typically don’t need pruning, unless branches or limbs are damaged, diseased, or harboring pests.

Costs reflect the size of the tree or shrub, the complexity of the task, location accessibility, and disposal needs, and comprehensive quotes vary accordingly.

Getting a tree pro with the right experience can be the difference between your transplanted tree surviving or not. When hiring a local tree transplanting and removal service, follow up on references, check their portfolio, ask for a breakdown of the costs, and get proof of liability and workers’ compensation insurance. 

Also, look for companies certified by the International Society of Arboriculture or registered with the Tree Care Industry Association and make sure they have an appropriate state or city license.

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.

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