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Avatar for A&T's Tree and Landscape Service LLC
A&T's Tree and Landscape Service LLC
5.0(
13
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Clear Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys were great! They did amazing work from start to finish and did exactly what I needed done, plus it was a awesome price! 100% recommend these guys to anybody out there looking for some help with their tree service! 10/10"
Oak Tree Removal
Oak Tree Removal
Oak Tree Removal
Oak Tree Removal
Oak Tree Removal

+27

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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A A A Tree Pros
4.8(
39
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Tree Removal

Serving Clear Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"This company lives up to it's name. Pros in every category. Got there and completed the job exactly as I had instructed. The after job clean up was was absolutely spotless. Will definitely recommend AAA Tree Pros to my friends!"
Tree Work
Tree Work
Tree Work
Tree Work
Tree Work

+8

Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
MG's Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
15
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Clear Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"MG quickly got me a quote and had my job finished with my full satisfaction the next week. The trees are trimmed and apart from them looking wonderful now... you'd never know that MG was on-site. Absolutely zero mess afterwards! I'll be calling MG next time for sure!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Baron Tree Services LLC
4.9(
18
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain+1 more

Serving Clear Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"​I recently hired this team for a tree removal project, and I couldn't be more impressed with the results. From the initial estimate to the final cleanup, the entire process was seamless. ​The pricing was incredibly reasonable—especially compared to other quotes I received—but the quality of work was top-tier. They arrived on time, handled the removal with impressive precision, and ensured the surrounding landscape remained untouched. ​What really stood out was their attention to detail during the cleanup. Once they were finished, you would hardly know a crew had been there, aside from the missing tree. It’s rare to find a service that balances such high-quality craftsmanship with fair, transparent pricing. ​I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and professional tree care. I will definitely be using them again for any future needs!"
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+7

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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West Suburban Tree Care
4.5(
252
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Tree Removal

Serving Clear Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Can't not say enough good things about this company. Quality work, expeditious service at a very competitive price. Their crew also do a fantastic cleanup job as there was not a branch, twig or leave left on my lawn. If you are looking for tree service save yourself a lot of time and hire Mike."
Response time11 hrs
69 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
1st Choice Tree & Landscape LLC
4.9(
18
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+3 more

Serving Clear Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I wish you had a rating of 10 as this company was a Perfect 10. Robert (owner) first met with me to discuss the project. Robert was extremely helpful in answering EVERY question and concern that I had. I felt very comfortable that he understood what I expected and all was accomplished. Then there's his employees. Awesome job - very detailed and fun! I told them all I wanted to do was water the areas and watch the grass grow and that is what I am doing. 9 trees in 3 different areas were removed and several trees were cleaned up and look great. Thank you, 1st Choice Tree & Landscaping for helping me out!!!!"
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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A&T's Tree and Landscape Service
4.8(
6
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Clear Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andrew and Thomas are two of the most hardworking and respectful guys I have ever met. They professionally handled taking down a very large (and tall) tree that was located close to my house, and the clean up was excellent as well! I will definitely be hiring them again in the future!"
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Stein Tree Contracting
5.0(
6
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Clear Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had 8 large trees removed, stumps ground and a few other trees trimmed. The job was completed with great care. The work was completed quickly and the yard was spotlessly clean when they had finished. Great job done. Great customer service. I highly recommend Stein Tree for any work you may need done."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate99%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

For safety reasons, leaning trees are best removed by a professional, as they may often tear away from the hinge, causing you to lose control over where the tree falls. If you choose to cut down a tree leaning slightly, avoid cutting off root protrusions before you start. Make your hinge a little longer than usual by cutting it deeper (up to 30% of the diameter) and applying a wedge into the felling cut on the side the tree is leaning. Stand away from the direction the tree leans while making your felling cut.

It depends on the problem, the affected part of the tree, the risk of the pathogen spreading, and the overall health of your tree. Many diseases, fungal infections, and insect infestations can be successfully treated, especially if the issue is only in a few branches. However, if a disease is too widespread, too severe, too easily spread, or in the roots, the tree will likely need to be removed.

You can use the formula mentioned earlier to calculate the depth of tree roots. Each inch of width of a tree trunk translates to six inches of depth within the root system. Large trees extend anywhere from 2 to 6 feet into the ground, with some magnificent specimens going even deeper.

You can start your search for a reputable arborist online by looking for professionals who hold the proper licensing and are fully insured. Next, read through some online reviews to see what kind of service the expert brings to the table, and confirm that they don’t have a history of complaints with the Better Business Bureau. Finally, you can ask the professional for a list of references and then call them to ask questions about the service, professionalism, value, and more that the expert brings to the table.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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