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Avatar for BLADIMIR TREE SERVICE
BLADIMIR TREE SERVICE
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Rochester, 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
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+78

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Timber Beast Tree Service
4.8(
69
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Tree Removal

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Just had Curtis and the team out yesterday, they did an awesome job cleaning up my huge oaks, pruning out all the old dead growth and opening up the trees. They have an amazing tree climber and a great ground crew. We are extremely happy with the work performed, on time, on budget!"
Tree Removal and Stump Grinding
Tree Removal
HUGE Cottonwood Removal
Tree Removal and Trimming
HUGE Cottonwood Removal

+11

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Roque's Tree Service
4.7(
101
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Tree Removal

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Absolutely the best tree company in southeast Michigan if you do not hire these guys you are missing out on the best price and quality work they do with professional service."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate86%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ruben's Tree Services
4.9(
53
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ruben's Tree Services did an incredible job. We hired them to cut down our tree and grind the stump. They were outstanding proffesionals who did a fantastic job. The tree was in my backyard and hung over the house and shed so it was a difficult job and they made it look easy. They did a great job cleaning up as well. If you need work done at a reasonable price, I would highly recommend them."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Garcia Landscape & Tree Service LLC
5.0(
26
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Rochester, 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
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ALEX ELITE TREE CARE L.L.C.
5.0(
15
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This a is a fantastic company to hire for tree removal, yard clean up, and landscaping. They did a thorough job, were listeners as to what I wanted removed and what I wanted saved, and were pleasant to talk to. I most highly recommend them."
Storm Clean up
Tree Removal
Large Tree Removal
Tree Work
Tree trimming

+1

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

In most cases, leaving tree roots underground is not a problem if the stump has been removed or ground below the soil. However, some larger roots may decompose, leaving dents in your soil. Additionally, some aggressive trees, including willows, oaks, elms, maples, and poplars may grow back from roots. Large aggressive trees with established root systems are more likely to grow back.

Unless there’s some sort of rule in your community’s homeowners’ association that requires you to remove a stump, there’s no law that says you have to take it out. If you’re not wedded to the idea of removing it, there are plenty of ways to get creative with this tree remnant. Using the stump as the medium for a wood carving or turning it into a planter are just two examples of ways to repurpose a tree stump.

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

A tree growing close to a house can pose several risks, but removal isn't always the only or best solution. Potential problems include roots growing into the foundation and causing structural cracks, branches damaging the roof or promoting moss growth, and debris clogging gutters, which can lead to water damage. Trees can also provide access for pests and encourage mold. However, a small, healthy tree may not be a problem, and for larger, established trees, strategic trimming can be a cheaper and more beneficial alternative to removal. It is generally recommended to take action for trees within 10 to 20 feet of your home, especially if they are unhealthy or encroaching. Your best bet is to consult a professional arborist who can assess the specific situation and provide expert advice.

A few signs a tree may be dead is if the leaves are dead and there are no signs of new blooms. You can also perform a scratch test on some of the branches to check the condition of the cambium layer beneath the bark.

If it is green, it is still alive, but if several are dry, brittle, and brown, the tree may be dying or dead. Always consult an arborist before assuming your tree is dead because you may be able to save it.

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