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Top-Rated Arborists in Lake Elmo - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Expert Tree Service and Science
Expert Tree Service and Science
4.8(
443
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+7 more

Serving Lake Elmo, 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
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Minnesota Nice Tree Service
Minnesota Nice Tree Service
5.0(
17
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Tree Removal

Serving Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional, courteous and prompt. Did an amazing job cleaning up the site both after taking the tree down and after grinding the stump. I will absolutely hire Minnesota Nice Tree Service again."
Tree Care
Tree Care
Tree Care
Before
Before

+15

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for FC Tree Service, LLC
FC Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
80
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We requested a quote for a tree removal. He came the next day and gave us a very reasonable quote. We scheduled the service for the next day. He was on time and did an excellent job. I would highly recommend. We are also setting up lawn mowing service with him this summer."
FC Tree Service
FC Tree Service
FC Tree Service
FC Tree Service
FC Tree Service

+11

Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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 TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A&T’s tree service did an amazing job removing a big oak tree that was over hanging my house and garage! They are very respectful and easy to work with! I will definitely continue doing business with A&T’s tree service in the near future."
Oak Tree Removal
Oak Tree Removal
Oak Tree Removal
Oak Tree Removal
Oak Tree Removal

+27

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Anderson Tree Service MN
Anderson Tree Service MN
5.0(
30
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding service from Jess at Anderson Tree Service. He cut down a pine tree and trimmed up a few trees for me. Jess was professional, friendly and very efficient. I highly recommend him and will definitely be using him again."
Finishing removal
De-limbing
De-limbing
Cutting tree
Response time11 hrs
Response rate99%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Geo Tree Service
Geo Tree Service
5.0(
36
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Lake Elmo, 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 Xtreme Tree Team
Xtreme Tree Team
5.0(
9
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Pete and the team from Xtreme Tree did a great job removing a dead tree on my property and trimming another that had a lot of dead branches. The team was in and out in less than an hour and left my front yard looking great! I had several companies come out to give me a bid and Xtreme Tree quoted me the best price and was available soonest to do the work."
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+3

3 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 Lake Elmo, 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!"
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Stump Jumpers MN
Stump Jumpers MN
4.8(
19
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Stump Jumpers is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. WE ONLY GRIND STUMPS. WE DO NOT CUT TREES DOWN. \n \n \nretired Stump Grinder

Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding
Response time6 hrs
Response rate92%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

It will take you anywhere from 15 minutes to two hours per tree stump to grind and remove the stump from the ground. The larger the size, the longer it will take to remove the stump. Also, keep in mind that rocky soil may require local excavation services to loosen up large boulders before you can begin to remove the tree stump.

You may be looking to identify maple trees to use for home improvement projects. In that case, you can tell hard maples by looking at their leaves. Leaves will have a U-shaped dip, or sinus, between the points, or lobes, of the leaves. Leaves of soft maples tend to have V-shaped sinuses.

If you already have the cut wood in front of you, look for a light, uniform color to identify hard maple wood and check for variations of red, gray, or brown streaks and an overall darker color in soft maple wood.

The best way is to start controlling tree height long before it grows too large, via careful pruning through the years. But that’s not always possible. If a tree has become too high or too large, use selective pruning to remove the most troublesome branches, one by one, without topping the tree. Gently shaping a tree like this can, over time, correct problems. You can also find growth inhibitors to spray on a tree to stop it from growing too rapidly, but use these sparingly if at all.

You may need permission to take a tree down. Check with your local ordinances about rules regarding tree removal and to gain any necessary permits. Check with your local ordinances or the fire department if you plan to burn the stump. Make sure you have all the steps in place before removing the tree, or contact a local tree removal service.

On average, tree removal costs around $750, with a typical range between $200 and $2,000. The final price depends on several factors, including the tree's height, trunk diameter, species, and overall health. Accessibility is also a key factor; costs will be higher if the tree is in a hard-to-reach area or located near structures like power lines or your home. Additional costs may apply for services such as stump removal (which can add $100 to $150), log-splitting, debris cleanup, and obtaining necessary permits. It is also customary to tip the professional, usually between $20 and $100.

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