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

Serving Southfield, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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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%
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Roque's Tree Service
4.7(
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Tree Removal

Serving Southfield, MI and surrounding areas

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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%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Godoy's Tree Service
4.8(
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Tree Removal

Serving Southfield, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Godoy's Tree Service is a very experienced company that was very accommodating. They gave me a very fair estimate for the work, making some of the other estimates look ridiculous. Godoy's arranged for the required arborist to visit and report that my big ash tree should be removed. Then Godoy's applied for the work permit and 7 days later, a group of 6 workers removed my 2 trees and stumps in about 2-1/2 hours. Godoy's were very safe, very well organized and quick. They did zero damage to my property. They cleaned up after they were done. I've previously had trees removed and trimmed by other companies. I've watched other companies remove my neighbors' trees. In comparison Godoy's Tree Service are the best by far."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
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Garcia Landscape & Tree Service LLC
5.0(
27
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Southfield, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job was done the day after the quote. One mature tree was removed and another mature tree was trimmed. They came back the following day to grind the stump."
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Quinonez Tree Service
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business+1 more

Serving Southfield, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

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Offers commercial services

"Was in contact in the morning and they came out for a quote a couple hours later. They had an opening that afternoon so I had them remove one tree and prune 2 others also trimmed and top some Arborvitae’s. Great price for great work."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
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THE MICHIGAN PROPERTY NETWORK
4.5(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+5 more

Serving Southfield, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing job. Very professional and they did exactly what they said they would. Fair price as well. Highly recommended!"
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ALEX ELITE TREE CARE L.L.C.
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Southfield, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Came to my house and cut several trees, removed some logs, and removed some tree stumps. Quick, clean, and efficient, and best prices around town!"
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Tree Removal
Large Tree Removal
Tree Work
Tree trimming

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Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

Most experts recommend removing a tree that has sustained more than 25% loss in the limbs, trunk, or circumference of the bark. Doing an initial trimming of damaged and dangling branches, but then waiting a few days of monitoring to decide how much more you might need to cut can help you better assess the total damage to the tree. However, consulting a tree maintenance pro to make this determination the best course of action before removing a tree.

Trees naturally want to grow upward, so one may straighten all by itself, though this only comes into play when a tree is leaning just a small amount. For trees growing into an awkward position or those leaning heavily in one direction, the above steps are necessary to ensure the tree gets back on the right path. This also holds true for trees planted in a spot with unstable soil.

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

No, you should never top maple trees. Topping injures the tree and leads to the rapid growth of a weak canopy, which can be hazardous to rooftops and utility lines. Removing the crown can also leave the interior bark vulnerable to sun damage, leading to insects and disease. A topped tree can also reduce property value and permanently damage the appearance of a tree.

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