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Milks Tree Service Inc
5.0(
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Serving Reading, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeremy and team did an excellent job. Professional, easy to work with, and knowledgeable. We had tree trimming performed at our home in Manitou Beach, MI. on two (2) large trees. We had to have many large branches/limbs removed that hung over the house and deck, with some over electrical wires coming to the house. They were careful and sensitive to the tight working conditions between our house and the neighbors house. Jeremy cleaned up the yard and chipped up all the trimmings. I would highly recommend Milks Tree Service."
Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Your Guy Tree Service, LLC
4.0(
64
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Serving Reading, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Overall it was a good, glad I was able to find someone. but I felt like it was overpriced because nobody else in the area had the equipment to do the work."
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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
72 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carnahan Enterprises
5.0(
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Serving Reading, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arrived at schedule time. Exceptional, good service and pricing was reasonable. I would recommend Carnahan enterprise to anyone that was interested in any kind of tree service. You would not be disappointed with the end results. Thank you, Mr. Carnahan."
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+3

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Ray Menefee's Removal & Trimming Specialist
4.6(
12
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Serving Reading, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

"Ray's work was excellent. He and his two other team members were very professional and did an excellent job with our tree trimming needs. They were also most willing to add taking down another tree that we had not even contracted to do. Ray and his team cleaned up all of the mess after taking down the limbs and tree. We were extremely pleased with his work."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It depends on the type of tree. Typically, late spring on the cusp of winter is ideal for trees about to emerge from dormancy and produce new buds. That said, late fall is ideal for certain deciduous trees prone to bleeding sap. Avoid trimming trees in early spring, when they’re prone to disease.

Dying trees and even dead trees can spread diseases to other living trees. There are many different types of tree diseases, so it’s essential to address the issue as soon as possible to prevent the disease from spreading to other healthy trees. If the tree cannot be saved and is infected, you need to have it removed to protect the other trees on your property.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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.

For safety reasons, leaning trees are best removed by a professional, as they may often tear away from the hinge, causing you to lose control over where the tree falls. If you choose to cut down a tree leaning slightly, avoid cutting off root protrusions before you start. Make your hinge a little longer than usual by cutting it deeper (up to 30% of the diameter) and applying a wedge into the felling cut on the side the tree is leaning. Stand away from the direction the tree leans while making your felling cut.

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