Top-rated arborists.

Get matched with top arborists in Columbus, MN

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your arboricultural service project in Columbus, MN?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY COLUMBUS, MN HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.5
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon2k+
    Verified arboricultural services reviews

Find Arborists in Columbus

Avatar for Expert Tree Service and Science
Expert Tree Service and Science
4.8(
441
)

Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. Their initial time frame was long (they were scheduling up to two months out), but I mentioned I was hoping for sooner. When, four weeks in, they had a sudden opening, due to a job in my neighborhood finishing early, they called to arrange and were there within an hour. Late notice meant I could not be home, but the arborist reassured me by speaking with me on the phone. The tree pruning was smart and sensitive. When I expressed some disappointment with underprunung on a big shrub, the arborist arranged to come back to fix it the following week. Super responsive, willing to explain recommendations."
Fall/Winter Oak Pruning
Rigging a 20 inch limb over a garden
Response time10 hrs
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Sirek Landscaping Co.
Sirek Landscaping Co.
4.9(
74
)

Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a paver patio installed in our backyard and Sirek Landscaping did an outstanding job. The patio looks beautiful. Tom was very responsive and easy to reach when issues came up. His workers were very skilled in laying down the pavers."
General Landscaping
Boulder Work
Paver patio
Retaining walls
LANDSCAPING

+44

Response time2 days
Response rate97%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Minnesota Nice Tree Service
Minnesota Nice Tree Service
5.0(
17
)

Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ross is very knowledgable and does great work! The way he cleaned up the yard after trimming the branches was excellent. I would and will hire him again and highly recommend!"
Tree Care
Tree Care
Tree Care
Before
Before

+15

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Twins G tree Service
4.9(
71
)

Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Twins G Tree Service to remove several dead trees on my property and to trim a few trees on my rental property. The consultation/quote process went very well. Darwin was on time and gave good advice. The crew did a great job and cleaned up well afterwards. I would definitely hire them again."
After done
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree Trimming
Tree removal

+58

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for FC Tree Service, LLC
FC Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
75
)

Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Immediately responded to my request and even had the tree out by the next day! Professional and courteous. They did an amazing job and I would recommend to anyone needing tree removal services."
FC Tree Service
FC Tree Service
FC Tree Service
FC Tree Service
FC Tree Service

+11

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Geo Tree Service
Geo Tree Service
5.0(
36
)

Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Italo and his crew were great. He listened to what we wanted done, made suggestions and did an awesome job. The crew was polite, courteous and skilled in their trade. I couldnâ t be happier with my decision to hire Geo Tree Services- excellent quality and a great value! David Jass"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Anderson Tree Service MN
Anderson Tree Service MN
5.0(
24
)

Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had an amazing experience hiring Anderson Tree Service to cut down some trees at my lake home. Highly Recommend! Communication was excellent and the tree removal was quick, painless, and affordable. I will definitely be using them next time I have any tree service needs!"
Finishing removal
De-limbing
De-limbing
Cutting tree
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Finishing Touch Lawn Care and Landscape, LLC
4.9(
42
)

Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Really prompt, friendly business that did a beautiful job on my 2 acre lawn on a difficult terrain. It was very overgrown because my lawn mower wasn't running, but this company had the right equipment to deal with the issue, and cleared my entire properly, quickly, very neatly, and for a fair price. Experienced people that I am pleased to know. I will always call them again when I need help again. If I didn't usually do my own mowing, I would not hesitate to use them regularly for lawn care."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Better Yards & Gardens
Better Yards & Gardens
4.8(
206
)

Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Customer service and communication was great. Friendly crew, and quick design and work done efficiently. Only complaint is that I had wanted a couple things transplanted and they transplanted very small portions of them without discussing with me. The rest of the plant was removed from the site without asking if I wanted to keep any of it or if a significant amount was transplanted."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+11

Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 594
Arborists questions, answered by experts

Whether you should remove the roots of a dead tree depends on whether they’re damaging nearby areas. For instance, if the roots continue to grow near sidewalks, driveways, or the foundation of your home, they can cause damage. If you want to plant something else in that spot, removing the roots can make it easier for the new tree or plant to grow.

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

In the short term, you’ll have a lot of fallen trees to deal with. Tree removal services costs typically start at $200 per tree and increase based on species and size. Then, you’ll have to deal with the loss of trees: That means a loss of shade and a greater risk of rain runoff and erosion. Also, you’ll miss out on the health and aesthetic benefits of having trees on your property, which could even affect the resale value of your home.

That being said, cutting down a tree it’s not always a bad idea. Trees growing too close to rooftops can present fire hazards or debris problems. You may need to remove diseased or dying trees to prevent future issues.

Service costs depend on several factors, including the system's age, type, and size, as well as the complexity of the repair. Labor costs and whether replacement parts are necessary also play a significant role.

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion.

The Columbus, MN homeowners’ guide to arboricultural services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

What do you need done? We’ll find top pros.
  • 🌱 "Mow a small front yard"
  • 🛠 "Fix a leaking pipe under the sink"
  • 🏠 "Repair shingles on an asphalt roof"