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Avatar for NRE Excavating
NRE Excavating
4.9(
17
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Traverse City, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Had a huge maple stump in the front yard, from the time I got the estimate till the job was done was about 4 days. They came out and got started on it right away, worked straight through until it was finished. Leveled it out and cleaned the yard and driveway that my wife didn’t even notice the stump was gone. I’m going to pick up some seeds tomorrow to fill in the grass, I’m not including a finished photo because it’s absolutely pouring outside right now. But the job that was done above my expectations. Thank you very much and it was nice to meet you guys."
Home Demolition
Home Demolition
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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Leelanau Lawn & Snow
5.0(
15
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Traverse City, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired Leelanau Lawn and Snow for my driveway, they came quick, excellent work, and very affordable pricing. They have continued the excellent service with every snowfall."
Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Lonchar's Stump Removal
Lonchar's Stump Removal
4.8(
16
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Traverse City, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Zach called within minutes of us reaching out to get these pesky oak stumps we’ve had for years in our lawn gone. Zach was very reasonable and had arrived within the day we set for him to begin work. He arrived and left within 2 hours, Zach even piled up the wood-chips all in the old stumps locations. My yard was covered in chips and with his blower it was back to normal. Highly recommend!"
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Aubertin Tree Service
4.6(
9
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Traverse City, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jed came out to help with a large tree that had been damaged during a storm. He did a fabulous job of dropping limbs without making a big mess and made sure to clean up after. He did the same thing for our neighbor. This person really knows how to drop a tree exactly where he wants it to land."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by62%of homeowners
Avatar for Root's Renovations
Root's Renovations
4.4(
10
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Tree Trimming

Serving Traverse City, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had an area of my deck rotting out. I had 2 other companies out that only wanted to sell a whole new deck and feed me a bunch of BS. Roots met me and showed me exactly what was bad and what he could do to fix it and make it look like it was never patched. His price was very fair. No BS, straight to the point. They worked clean. No mess, and they were very mindful of the many flowers and shrubs along the deck. Job well done."
Water Damage Ceiling - Before
Water Damage Ceiling Repair - After
Demolition Work
New Wood Floor Install - Work in Progress
New Wood Floor Install - Work in Progress

+12

Response time11 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by11%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Local tree removal prices range from $200 to $2,000 overall, but vary depending on:

  • Local cost of labor and supplies

  • Accessibility of the tree

  • Local laws regarding who is allowed to remove the tree

  • The species of the tree (softer woods are often easier to remove)

  • Local seasonal discounts for the off-season

If your palm tree has spots on the leaves, rotting buds, or is beginning to turn yellow, then you have a sick tree on your hands. You should contact a palm tree specialist to identify the problem and help treat the tree if possible. Preventing diseases and pests is key to a healthy palm tree, and it's essential to take action as soon as possible if your tree is showing signs of being sick.

Yes, burning wood with Dutch elm disease is a safer way to dispose of it than, say, tossing it in with the rest of your yard waste, which could potentially allow it to spread to healthy trees. But it’s always a good idea to check with your local government to make sure you’re complying with any ordinances about removing diseased trees as well as burning brush piles.

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. 

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

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.

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