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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
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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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Quinonez Tree Service
4.9(
123
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business+1 more

Serving Sterling Heights, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

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."
Oak Removal
Oak Removal
Dead tree
Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
168 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

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
Avatar for Grumpy Tree & Stump Removal LLC
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%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Lightning can cause massive damage, fires, and openings for other threats like bugs or fungal diseases. Barring any large fires or explosions, it’s difficult to tell how much damage a lightning strike has done until after a thorough inspection. Contact local authorities immediately if lightning strikes a tree in your yard and it causes a fire or explosion.

You can trim just one side of the tree, especially when that side is growing near something like a power line or a home. Pros will carefully trim the tree back until it is safe from that structure. While this is common, it also needs to be done with the utmost care, as pruning or trimming away at one side of the tree may make it structurally unsound. This instance is yet another where hiring a pro is wise, especially if power lines are involved.

Trees that flower in the spring—like dogwood, cherry, magnolia, and pear—should not be pruned during the winter. These spring-flowering plants grow buds on old growth, so you’ll actually remove what would’ve been gorgeous flowering foliage. Instead, wait to prune until right after they bloom, when the flowers fade.

Generally, you should prune around 20% of an apple tree’s growth—and never more than 30%. This means that if you have a severely overgrown tree, it can take a few seasons to prune it back enough to produce the healthiest fruit. 

If you’re dealing with a newly planted or juvenile tree, hold off on pruning beyond the initial shaping. Wait at least a couple of seasons into fruit production since pruning can increase the number of water sprouts and unproductive foliage.

Not every arborist climbs trees, but most will do so if that’s the best method for assessing or treating a tree. Arborists have a variety of tree climbing gear and safety equipment to choose from when climbing trees. Consult your local arborist about their tree-climbing plan if your service requires that type of task.

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