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Avatar for Expert Tree Service and Science
Expert Tree Service and Science
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+7 more

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work. They were here when they said they would be and did a superior job of cleaning up. Best rates we got. Very professional. Neighbors compared them to another tree service in the neighborhood and gave expert an a+."
Fall/Winter Oak Pruning
Rigging a 20 inch limb over a garden
Response time10 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FC Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
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Tree Removal

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"FC Tree Service was awesome, they are amazing at their craft. They were professional, efficient and did a great job with the tree clean up. I highly recommend FC Tree Service."
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FC Tree Service

+11

Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Geo Tree Service
5.0(
36
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Geo removed 6 dead trees and trimmed 3 live trees of limbs over hanging the house and understory trees. The dead trees were mature (huge!) and one was intertwined with three live trees - a real magic trick to remove and Geo's team made it look so easy! I would give these guys 6 stars if I could. Their fee was more than reasonable. Professional, knowledgeable, prompt and skillful - you won't be disappointed using Geo's Tree Service. We will use them again next year. We still have dead ash trees..."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Anderson Tree Service MN
5.0(
27
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Forest Lake, 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 time11 hrs
Response rate99%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Warner's Outdoor Solutions, Inc.
4.3(
555
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This crew did an AMAZING job! Three guys were here for eight hours; mowing, trimming tree branches and weed eating our few acres and along the lake shore. EXTREMELY happy customer, we would definitely hire them again and refer them to anyone! Eddie, the crew supervisor was very meticulous and helpful!! THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!"
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Lawn Restoration
Backyard Water Feature
Gas Fire Table
Trimming/Pruning Trees

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
436 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Romero Landscape & Tree Service
5.0(
6
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired for tree removal, block wall upgrade, remove garden, install sod, tree removal and trimming of another tree. Excellent service, and fair pricing. They cleaned up after work was done even in the street where trucks for debris were stationed. Workers worked very hard and were very nice and did a great job. Mariano, the owner was willing to help out with things I forgot to mention at the bidding process and all work completed in the designated time. I would hire them again."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate86%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Grinding Crew
5.0(
4
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

"The Grinding Crew did a great job removing 2 tree stumps. They scheduled the job quickly and showed up as promised. They cleaned up the excess dirt and wood chips from the lawn much better than I have seen from other stump removal companies. I highly recommend them!"
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

You can hire a professional arborist or tree removal service to cut down a tree to ensure safety, prevent property damage, and comply with all the local regulations. It’s highly advisable to always hire a professional, as tree removal can be extremely dangerous, especially for large or damaged trees. Certified arborists or tree removal experts have the proper equipment, training, and insurance to do the job safely and efficiently. They can also handle cleanup, stump removal, and obtaining the necessary permits.

Finding a reliable arborist starts with researching specialists in your area and checking their licensing and certifications. Use online resources like the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to conduct research on each company. Next, contact the arborist and ask the following questions to see whether they are the right fit for your project:

  • Do you handle or specialize in dealing with the issue I’m having?

  • Are you fully insured?

  • Do you have customer references I can call?

  • Do you have any third-party certifications?

  • What equipment and strategies do you plan to use?

Trees provide many benefits, including shade, habitat for local wildlife, and cleaner air, so it’s always a good idea to try an alternative strategy like crown reduction before you chop one down. But sometimes, cutting down a tree is the only option (like if it’s severely diseased). A licensed arborist can assess the tree and recommend the best course of action.

Burning a tree stump can be effective, but it comes with safety considerations and isn’t always best for every situation. It's essential to check local regulations and assess the safety risks involved. Stumps that are near wooden structures or other non-moveable flammable objects aren’t good candidates for burning due to the risk of the fire spreading. Alternatives like grinding or a DIY stump rotting project might be safer and quicker for getting the job done.

The best tools for tree removal include a chainsaw for large trees, an ax for notching and cutting down small trees, and a wedge to help control the direction a tree falls in. A hatchet can be useful for very small trees, but won’t be effective for medium to large trees. 

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