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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

"The Tree Expert Team was prompt, professional, and precise in pruning wayward branches on two trees. I recommend and will hire this team again. Best Tree Service ever! Thank You! Joyce, Saint Paul"
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(
77
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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."
FC Tree Service
FC Tree Service
FC Tree Service
FC Tree Service
FC Tree Service

+11

Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
20 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 and iTalo were very professional, courteous and did a phenomenal job! They did exactly what o asked, were competitively priced, and did a great job cleaning up sticks and branches after downing and cutting up the tree. Would recommend to anyone needing tree services."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
2 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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The Grinding Crew
5.0(
8
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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

"I had 4 basswood trees that were cut down but I needed the stumps to be removed. Bill came and assessed for me and also saw I had an older oak tree stump as well. He was able to give me a very reasonable quote and did a great job! He also offered me top soil and to seed it so the job was actually complete. I’ll use them again for sure."
Gallery
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8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Romero Landscape & Tree Service
5.0(
6
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AWESOME work, well beyond my expectations. Three phase project after cement landscape curbing was installed. They installed grey trap rock and refreshed existing rock beds, installed Cypress mulch and added to existing boulder rip-rap rock along a pond. Professional, courteous, graciously worked with my timeframe. Mariano was a pleasure to work with, his entire crew very hard working. They took meticulous care of my property. I highly recommend Romero Landscape and Tree Service with NO reservations. If you hire them, you won't be disappointed."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate86%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

Light-bark trees are most notorious for producing lots of sap when wounded. These varieties include maples, birches, poplars, dogwoods, magnolias, and elms, and they will bleed more when the trees are dormant. That’s why it’s a good idea to prune them in the summer months rather than waiting until winter.

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.

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?

Yes, it is highly recommended to remove tree stumps. Leaving them in the ground can lead to several problems, as they are not only unsightly but can also reduce your property's value. Stumps can obstruct landscaping plans, make mowing difficult, and hinder new growth. More importantly, they are prime breeding grounds for pests like termites, ants, and mice, which can spread to your home and cause costly damage to its wood and foundation. Stumps also attract fungi and diseases that can infect other healthy trees and plants in your yard. As a stump decays, it might sprout new, unwanted shoots. While removing a stump is an investment, it prevents these potential issues and enhances the safety, health, and appearance of your landscape.

Ideally, you should wait to prune until trees have gone dormant in late fall to early winter. The worst times to prune trees are early fall and late summer, as pruning them so close to dormancy makes it difficult for the tree recover before it goes dormant for the season.

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