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Top-Rated Tree service pros in Lake Elmo - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Expert Tree Service and Science
Expert Tree Service and Science
4.8(
444
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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

"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
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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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

"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%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

"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%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

"I had a large 100 year old Oak tree that was dead and in danger of falling on the house, fence, electric wire etc. I was able to get on the schedule quickly they arrived on time and tree was gone so fast, also very professional. I couldn't be happier with the service and all at a fair price. I would highly recommend and will be calling them this Fall for additional projects!"
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
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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

"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%
4 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!"
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Tree Service FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, cutting a tree's roots can cause it to fall, particularly if major support roots are severed. In extreme cases, trimming roots can affect the tree's structure and stability. Many crucial roots are located just below the soil's surface. If you make severe cuts to roots more than 2 inches in diameter, you risk impacting the tree's water flow and its ability to withstand severe winds or storms. Even cutting roots less than half an inch in diameter under or outside the tree's canopy can cut off its water supply, causing it to decline, die, and eventually topple.

Palm tree stumps can take as long as seven to ten years to rot naturally. Whereas some tree stumps rot within a year, palm trees tend to last longer due to their deep root networks. Chemical rotting (described above) can help speed the process up so your palm tree stumps rot in under two months.

While palm trees can bring aesthetic appeal to your yard, they have a couple of drawbacks. The main disadvantage is that many types require warm climates, so if you live in a cold region, you need to ensure you pick a palm that can withstand the freezing temperatures. Another downside is that maintenance can be difficult because of their height, which means you will need to pay a pro to prune the tree as needed.

If executed correctly your tree should survive after being transplanted to a new spot. However, effective transplanting requires six months, careful root pruning, safe transport to the new location, and replanting in prime soil conditions. You’ll also need an appropriately sized root ball for a complete tree transplant. A good rule of thumb is that, for every inch in diameter, your tree’s root ball needs to be around 11 inches. So a tree with a diameter of six inches needs a root ball of approximately 66 inches.

The amount of time it takes for a tree trunk to rot depends on several factors, including the tree’s size, species, and environmental conditions. It can take anywhere from a few years to several decades for a tree’s trunk to rot. A tree stump, on the other hand, can take up to 10 years to disappear after it’s decayed naturally.

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