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NRE Excavating
4.9(
17
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving West Branch, 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 West Branch, 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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Nick's Tree Service
4.6(
53
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving West Branch, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

"I had a tree that was in immediate danger of causing major damage due to a snapped limb. I put in a message on a Sunday morning and he responded within minutes. Came out and gave me an estimate within an hour and the tree was down the next day. Nick and his crew could not have done a better job with timeliness and cleanup. Would hire again for sure!"
Equipment
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Trimming
Nicks Tree Service

+3

Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by93%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 West Branch, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fresh Coast Tree Care was very professional. Matthew and his team performed an excellent job removing two tress from my lot. When they were finished you couldnâ t tell they were here. The crew was very meticulous with the clean up not a single branch or leaf was left in the yard. You wouldnâ t even know his team was here. Both of my neighbors expressed how impressed they were with Marrhew and his crew. I definitely look forward to working with Fresh Coast Tree Care in the future!"
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You will know that an oak tree needs to be removed when you see vertical cracks or dead branch stubs, which indicate internal decay. Other signs include trunk rot near the base of the tree and sprouts or small branches coming from the trunk.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

You need to remove all branches affected by Dutch elm disease. If your tree has several affected branches, you will probably need to remove the entire tree. First, consult a pro to be sure that you’ve correctly identified it as an elm tree. Make sure the tree is properly disposed of with a plastic covering or through debarking, chipping, or burning.

No, you should never top maple trees. Topping injures the tree and leads to the rapid growth of a weak canopy, which can be hazardous to rooftops and utility lines. Removing the crown can also leave the interior bark vulnerable to sun damage, leading to insects and disease. A topped tree can also reduce property value and permanently damage the appearance of a tree.

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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