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Top-Rated Arborists in White Bear Lake - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Expert Tree Service and Science
Expert Tree Service and Science
4.8(
444
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain+7 more

Serving White Bear Lake, 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
11 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 White Bear Lake, 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
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%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 White Bear Lake, 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%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Geo Tree Service
Geo Tree Service
5.0(
37
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving White Bear Lake, 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%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Xtreme Tree Team
Xtreme Tree Team
5.0(
10
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving White Bear Lake, 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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Warner's Outdoor Solutions, Inc.
4.3(
557
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Tree RemovalTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving White Bear 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!!!!!"
 This paver patio with fire pit and sitting wall
Lawn Restoration
Backyard Water Feature
Gas Fire Table
Trimming/Pruning Trees

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
495 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Horticulturist is a broad term for any type of plant and soil expert. An arborist, meanwhile, specializes in all aspects of tree care. You should hire an arborist when you need assistance with tree-related tasks, such as pruning large trees, removing trees, diagnosing a sick tree, or emergency tree services. Horticulturists aren’t qualified to handle those types of tasks.

Transporting a fully-grown tree requires heavy equipment, typically specialized for the task. A tree spade is a truck-mounted tool that removes the tree from the ground in one location, transports it, and places it in a new hole in a new location. A combination of mechanized shovels and lifts is necessary to move very large trees, and the exact tools often depend on location and the surrounding area.

A standard tree removal doesn’t include stump grinding. If you want your contractor to remove your tree and grind the stump, you must pay an extra charge. That said, you’ll likely save on the cost of stand-alone service—especially if it’s a small tree and they can finish both jobs in a single trip.

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.

You may wonder whether tree removal is tax deductible: Tree removal is not tax-deductible for homeowners unless it's related to a federally declared disaster. In that case, the cost may qualify as a casualty loss. However, if you own a commercial property, like a rental home, tree removal could be deductible if it's necessary for safety, maintenance, or part of a larger capital improvement project, and you must hire a professional tree removal service and keep documentation. Always consult a tax professional beforehand to see if you qualify.

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