Top-rated arborists.

Get matched with top arborists in Great Falls, MT

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your arboricultural service project in Great Falls, MT?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY GREAT FALLS, MT HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.1
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon94
    Verified arboricultural services reviews

Verified Reviews for Arboricultural Service pros in Great Falls, MT

*The Angi rating for Arboricultural Service companies in Great Falls, MT is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Arboricultural Service needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Arboricultural Service companies in Great Falls, MT is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Arboricultural Service needs.

Last update on December 19, 2025

Find Arborists in Great Falls

Avatar for B&B Urban Forestry, Inc.
B&B Urban Forestry, Inc.
4.8(
4
)

Serving Great Falls, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nick and crew did a great job removing and chipping trees. They also did some excavation. They worked hard and were done sooner than quoted making the job even more affordable."
After
During
Almost Done
Big Tree
Coming Down

+11

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Request Quote
Avatar for Tomlinson Handyman Services
Tomlinson Handyman Services
3.5(
12
)

Serving Great Falls, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome highly motivated individual. Easy to work with and communication has been fantastic. Would highly recommended for your home improvement needs!"
.
.
.
.
.

+7

Response time1 day
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Request Quote
Showing 1-10 of 34
Arborists questions, answered by experts

You can trim just one side of the tree, especially when that side is growing near something like a power line or a home. Pros will carefully trim the tree back until it is safe from that structure. While this is common, it also needs to be done with the utmost care, as pruning or trimming away at one side of the tree may make it structurally unsound. This instance is yet another where hiring a pro is wise, especially if power lines are involved.

Generally, you do not have the right to take fruit from a neighbor's tree, even if the branches overhang your property. The fruit is considered the property of the tree's owner. While you may have the right to trim branches that cross into your yard, the fruit on them typically still belongs to your neighbor. However, laws can vary by state and municipality. In some areas, branches that extend into your yard or trees that straddle a property line may entitle you to some of the fruit. The best course of action is to speak with your neighbor, as they may be happy to share. If a conversation is not possible, check your local regulations before picking any fruit.

For safety reasons, leaning trees are best removed by a professional, as they may often tear away from the hinge, causing you to lose control over where the tree falls. If you choose to cut down a tree leaning slightly, avoid cutting off root protrusions before you start. Make your hinge a little longer than usual by cutting it deeper (up to 30% of the diameter) and applying a wedge into the felling cut on the side the tree is leaning. Stand away from the direction the tree leans while making your felling cut.

Ideally, you’ll have a good enough relationship with your neighbors that you can kindly mention this task in regular conversation. However, every neighbor (and neighborhood) is different. Your best bet will always be to ask directly and nicely, offering to contribute to the tree trimming efforts if you’d like. However, if you are bothered by the tree and your neighbor is unwilling to cut it, you can involve the help of the homeowners’ association or local authorities, if applicable.

Any cutting of tree roots can hurt or kill a tree, which is why it's recommended you don’t do it unless the roots are damaging or invasive on a nearby structure like your home. You should never cut more than 15 percent of above-ground tree roots at one time. If you have any questions about cutting tree roots, contact your local arborist.

The Great Falls, MT homeowners’ guide to arboricultural services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

See all articles