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Top-Rated Arborists in Salem - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Inspire Tree Experts
Inspire Tree Experts
4.9(
16
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Salem, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Robert and his crew at Inspire Tree Services are efficient, conscientious, knowledgeable and great at all things tree related. I've had multiple trees (dead, dying and alive but dangerous) removed by them and have never had any issues with workmanship or clean up afterwards. My neighbors asked for their details after seeing what they accomplished, and hired them too, they were so impressed. Would not hesitate to use them again."
Prior to removal, the Tree was located close to the home.
During the Removal with crane
During the Removal with crane
After removal and cleanup.
At the log storage site, soon after the redwood logs would be reclaimed and turned into siding and fascia boards.

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for A.R Tree Service LLC
A.R Tree Service LLC
4.8(
24
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Tree Removal

Serving Salem, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Great job! Reasonable price. Cut down all 3 trees and cleaned up the yard and neighbors yards. I would definitely recommend them. Polite, friendly folks. Thank you for such a great job!"
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal

+12

134 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dunks Landscaping
5.0(
16
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Tree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Salem, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very friendly, hardworking, helpful, and did a great job. Helped transform my yard from several years of neglect, and I am very happy with the results. Did weeding, mulching, tilling, tree trimming, edging, and probably more. Strong focus on trying to make sure I'm happy with the results and doing whatever needs to get done. Very easy to work with, and always showed up when he said he would. Look forward to working with him in the future"
Baseball Diamond Restore
Baseball Diamond Restore
Playground Restoration
Playground Restoration
Playground Restoration

+8

Response time11 hrs
Response rate89%
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Kensington Contracting, LLC
Kensington Contracting, LLC
4.3(
180
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Tree Removal

Serving Salem, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Thanks to Brent, Christie and the team for an excellent job! I had a dead tree over 60 ft cut down and branches of another pine tree overhanging my roof trimmed. They were professional, quick and cleaned up all the debris for a very reasonable price, I would definitely recommend them."
Commerce MI
Monster Willow
Storm Damage
Commerce MI
Monster Willow

+53

Response time1 day
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for STUMPS-B-GONE LLC
STUMPS-B-GONE LLC
5.0(
21
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Salem, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Brian was right on time and got the job done fast and carefully. We had him remove a 6? tree growing through a fence & take out two small trees growing up next to the house. The fence had to be taken down so he could access the stump which was really close to the AC unit. Once he did the prep work of rolling the fence back and protecting the AC from any potential flying debris, he got the stump out, put the fence back in place and was finished in a short time. The two little trees were easily dispatched as well. Great service!"
Stump removal
Stump removal
Stump removal
Stump removal
Stump removal

+10

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Tree borers are difficult to control and remove once they make a home in your tree. However, with patience and determination, some methods can slow the damage or even eliminate the pests. But, once the damage is too much for the tree to handle, the only solution becomes removing it. Talk to a tree specialist early for the best chance at saving your tree.

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.

If the roots are still alive, the dead tree will usually try to put out new shoots. That doesn’t mean the tree will survive or that the dead parts of a tree will come back to life. If parts of the tree have died and turned gray or rotten, nothing will bring them back to life and they need to be safely removed.

Tree removal can be quite expensive, especially for larger projects, but you can use the following tips to help keep costs down:

  • Do the yard cleanup afterward yourself

  • Choose to leave the logs on your property and split them yourself

  • Opt to leave the stump in the ground and tackle stump grinding yourself

  • Pull permits for tree removal, if necessary, to avoid fines

  • Pay to have multiple trees removed at once

  • Remove tree in the late winter or early spring during off-season

Generally, if your neighbor’s tree hangs over your yard, you can legally trim overhanging branches. Keep in mind that you cannot cross your property line to cut the trees, and if you damage the tree by trimming it, your neighbor could sue you. Depending on the type of tree and value, this could mean dishing out two to three times the value of the tree.

It’s worth noting that the specifics of this type of tree maintenance and the guidelines around it may vary by location. Do your research and, most importantly, consult with your neighbor.

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