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Top-Rated Arborists in Sterling Heights - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for BLADIMIR TREE SERVICE
BLADIMIR TREE SERVICE
5.0(
23
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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
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

"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%
39 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
14 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%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Palm tree stumps can take as long as seven to ten years to rot naturally. Whereas some tree stumps rot within a year, palm trees tend to last longer due to their deep root networks. Chemical rotting (described above) can help speed the process up so your palm tree stumps rot in under two months.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

If you’re planning on keeping the tree, unless the roots are invasive, there’s no need to remove them, as doing so can cause damage to the tree. If the tree has been cut down and the stump and roots are left, grinding and removing the stump can cause root decay for some species. For other species, the stump and roots will need to be removed to prevent pests, disease, and possible tree regrowth.

There are four common ways to prune a tree correctly: crown thinning, crown reduction, crown raising, and crown cleaning. The method you choose depends on the purpose of pruning. However, making the correct cuts is a vital part of the process, regardless of your method. Pruning incorrectly can damage or even kill the tree. So, you may want to hire a professional tree-trimming company to tackle the task. 

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.

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