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Top-Rated Arborists in Sterling - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for NRE Excavating
NRE Excavating
4.9(
17
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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
11 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 FAQs, answered by experts

Unless there’s some sort of rule in your community’s homeowners’ association that requires you to remove a stump, there’s no law that says you have to take it out. If you’re not wedded to the idea of removing it, there are plenty of ways to get creative with this tree remnant. Using the stump as the medium for a wood carving or turning it into a planter are just two examples of ways to repurpose a tree stump.

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

Generally, you do not have the right to take fruit from a neighbor's tree, even if the branches overhang your property. The fruit is considered the property of the tree's owner. While you may have the right to trim branches that cross into your yard, the fruit on them typically still belongs to your neighbor. However, laws can vary by state and municipality. In some areas, branches that extend into your yard or trees that straddle a property line may entitle you to some of the fruit. The best course of action is to speak with your neighbor, as they may be happy to share. If a conversation is not possible, check your local regulations before picking any fruit.

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.

In general, trees should be planted no closer than 15 to 20 feet from your foundation. For larger trees with far-reaching roots like maples, oaks, or poplars, a good guide is to plant as many feet from your home as the tree’s height is expected to reach at maturity. Some trees, like elms and willows, should only be planted far from where their roots may encounter sewer or water lines.

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