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Top-Rated Arborists in Sterling Heights - Updated Nov 2026

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

Serving Sterling Heights, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bladimir Tree Service is the best in the business for my money. This is the second time I've called on them for help and they were prompt, reliable, and very professional. I had a hundred plus year old tree that was about to fall on my house due to recent rains we'd been getting. I called Bladimir and he responded that same day and made arrangements to come out and get the job done. Me and my wife are so grateful for the great work he and his team performed for us, twice. They quoted us a very reasonably priced also. He'll definitely be my first call for any future needs. Thanks again Bladimir."
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+78

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ramirez Tree Care LLC
4.8(
63
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Sterling Heights, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Ramirez Tree Care LLC has a professional, caring staff who worked with us to take care of the aftermath of a storm in a really helpful, timely manner. They even worked with us to complete the entire job within our budget. I highly recommend them!!"
Response time4 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Roque's Tree Service
Roque's Tree Service
4.7(
106
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Tree Removal

Serving Sterling Heights, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alex and his crew responded to my request immediately and got the job done within a couple hours. They were already working in the neighborhood. They cut down a huge oak tree including grinding the stump and cleanups. Cost less than the rest. I absolutely recommend them."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate86%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Garcia Landscape & Tree Service LLC
Garcia Landscape & Tree Service LLC
5.0(
27
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming

Serving Sterling Heights, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Garcia Landscape and Tree Service did a fantastic job for us -removing a tree and trimming 7 or 8 other trees ( Maple Trees and Bradford Pears). They were efficient, cleaned up well and made sure we were totally satisfied. I would highly recommend Alex Garcia and his team."
Tree Service
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A.R Tree Service LLC
4.8(
24
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Tree Removal

Serving Sterling Heights, MI and surrounding areas

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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

129 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Grumpy Tree & Stump Removal LLC
4.8(
65
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Sterling Heights, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"loved everything! The owner, Ted, is amazing! He is honest and will do his best to give you a good price. I had two other quotes to have my mom's tree removed. And the others could not even come close to his price. After he gave me a quote for the tree and other trimming, another tree had fallen down. The price he gave me for 2 trees and trimming was the same price the other companies gave me for 1 tree and no trimming. He is very easy to work with and is very accommodating. Another thing that struck me is that he will not accept payment until the stumps are removed. I have never seen this before! I will not go to anyone else but Ted!!"
Arborvitae
Arborvitae
Arborvitae
Arborvitae
2021

+24

Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for ALEX ELITE TREE CARE L.L.C.
ALEX ELITE TREE CARE L.L.C.
5.0(
15
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Sterling Heights, 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 FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, it is highly recommended to remove tree stumps. Leaving them in the ground can lead to several problems, as they are not only unsightly but can also reduce your property's value. Stumps can obstruct landscaping plans, make mowing difficult, and hinder new growth. More importantly, they are prime breeding grounds for pests like termites, ants, and mice, which can spread to your home and cause costly damage to its wood and foundation. Stumps also attract fungi and diseases that can infect other healthy trees and plants in your yard. As a stump decays, it might sprout new, unwanted shoots. While removing a stump is an investment, it prevents these potential issues and enhances the safety, health, and appearance of your landscape.

It is possible to cut down a tree on your property yourself, but it is generally not recommended unless specific conditions are met. You should only consider this project if the tree is small (e.g., under 4-5 inches in diameter and short enough that you don't need a ladder to reach the branches), and you are experienced in handling a chainsaw. The tree must also be located far from any power lines, fences, homes, or other structures. Even for small trees, the work can be dangerous, and it's always advisable to have a spotter to ensure the tree falls correctly and no branches fall on you.

For any tree that is large, requires a ladder to access, or is near electrical lines or structures, you should always hire a professional. Attempting to remove a large tree yourself is extremely dangerous, poses a risk of serious injury, and could result in significant damage to your property.

Before any tree removal, it's also important to check your local and state regulations to ensure the tree is not historic or otherwise protected by your city.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

You may be looking to identify maple trees to use for home improvement projects. In that case, you can tell hard maples by looking at their leaves. Leaves will have a U-shaped dip, or sinus, between the points, or lobes, of the leaves. Leaves of soft maples tend to have V-shaped sinuses.

If you already have the cut wood in front of you, look for a light, uniform color to identify hard maple wood and check for variations of red, gray, or brown streaks and an overall darker color in soft maple wood.

Most tree removals take 3-8 hours, requiring additional time for stump grinding or debris hauling.

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