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NRE Excavating
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Sterling, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Would hire again. Actually showed up unlike other people. Reasonable price. My wife was the one who conversed with them and she said “very polite, understanding, down to earth people who she will hire again in the future.”"
Home Demolition
Home Demolition
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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NATO Tree Service
5.0(
30
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Sterling, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience, great company, gets the job done quickly! Troy is a very hard worker and great communication skills I always kept me in the loop on the tree removal. Very pleased with his work highly recommend to anyone looking to get tree work done"
Response time4 days
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fresh Coast Tree Care
5.0(
10
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Sterling, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Matt came here the same day I called and showed up a couple days later. They got done with the tree and cleaned up all the brush. You couldn't tell massive parts of a tree was even cut. I'd recommend to all our customers also. Great job Matt!"
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Consumers typically do not need to worry about the cost of tree insurance, as professional tree service companies pay for their own coverage. For a tree service business, an average U.S. policy covering about $1 million in general liability costs roughly $40 a month or $500 a year. More extensive policies, providing between $500,000 to $2 million in coverage, can cost between $3,000 and $6,000 annually, depending on the company's size and scope of work. Tree service professionals should speak with an insurance company to determine the right plan for their business.

In the case that a tree is growing directly on your property line, the cost of maintaining the tree is shared and is the property of both owners in common. In this case, all decisions regarding the maintenance of the tree must be made jointly, and both parties must agree on a course of action. You will need to agree with your neighbor about the cutting of any roots before you carry it out, and your neighbor must also consult with you before doing any trimming. Coming to an agreement with your neighbor about any shared trees ahead of necessary trimming and maintenance will make this process much simpler.

There are a few general rules to follow that will help you prune your trees correctly. One of the most important rules is to prune during the correct season for the type of tree you have. Typically, pruning should be during late winter. For younger trees, you should not remove more than a ⅓ of the tree's crown when pruning. Also, remember to remove dead and diseased branches first, then proceed with pruning the rest of the tree.

If you aren’t sure what you’re doing, be very careful when cutting mature tree roots (roots larger than 2 inches). Root cutting and pruning can affect both a tree’s stability and its ability to nourish itself. Issues during root cutting can result in damage or injury. 

It’s recommended you call in a pro to help, unless it’s a very small tree and you aren’t worried about the prospect of losing the tree.

You should avoid cutting off the top of mature cherry trees. This process is called tree topping, and it’s not recommended for cherry trees—or any trees, for that matter. Tree topping removes between one-third to half of the length of the tree trunk, resulting in structurally unsound, fruitless suckers. The only exception is for saplings. Young pie, sour, and tart cherry trees that are over 30 inches tall in the fall or winter before the tree blooms can benefit from heading cuts.

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