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Melle's Tree Service
4.8(
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Serving Red Lodge, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had a large fallen tree branch to remove from our back deck and they worked us into their schedule as fast as possible and did a quick job of total removal."
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+4

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by99%of homeowners
Jake Boyles
New to Angi

Serving Red Lodge, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

​★ INDUSTRIAL-GRADE MAINTENANCE & HANDYMAN SERVICES ★\n​Need a dependable pro who gets things done right the first time? I’ve been a green card maintenance electrician at the mine for 8 years. My rotating schedule gives me wide-open availability for half the year to focus entirely on your projects during my days off.\n​WHAT I DO: Operating as an experienced, unlicensed maintenance pro, I provide top-tier residential and commercial services. I handle general repairs, commercial facility upkeep, fencing, landscaping, and yard care. I can honestly do it all.\n​HAULING & TOOLS: I have a full-size pickup truck ready for hauling, and I easily source or rent any specialized equipment your specific job requires.\n​MY STANDARDS: With my industrial background, I have the technical skills to research and execute unique tasks safely and up to proper standards. I am reliable, arrive on time, and won't leave until you are 100% happy. Let's tackle your to-do list!

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Marvelous Tree and Property Care LLC
5.0(
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Serving Red Lodge, MT and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"We had an excellent experience with Marvelous Tree and Property Care. They were professional, responsive, and showed up ready to work. The crew handled everything efficiently and left the property looking clean and well taken care of. Communication was great from start to finish, pricing was fair, and the quality of work speaks for itself. If you?re looking for reliable tree or property services in the Billings area, I highly recommend them. We?ll definitely be working with them again!"
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Finish cleaning a stove

+8

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Diamond K Tree & Landscape LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Red Lodge, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had 7 huge trees removed, and 5 large bushes. They came right away to take a look at the job, and give a bid, then returned within a couple weeks to get it done. His clean up of the property was WONDERFUL! Very professional, and very kind!"
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Response time11 hrs
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

In the case that a tree is growing directly on your property line, the cost of maintaining the tree is shared and is the property of both owners in common. In this case, all decisions regarding the maintenance of the tree must be made jointly, and both parties must agree on a course of action. You will need to agree with your neighbor about the cutting of any roots before you carry it out, and your neighbor must also consult with you before doing any trimming. Coming to an agreement with your neighbor about any shared trees ahead of necessary trimming and maintenance will make this process much simpler.

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.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Not every arborist climbs trees, but most will do so if that’s the best method for assessing or treating a tree. Arborists have a variety of tree climbing gear and safety equipment to choose from when climbing trees. Consult your local arborist about their tree-climbing plan if your service requires that type of task.

Hiring an arborist costs around $900 on average, with prices ranging from $250 to $2,500 or more. Some arborists charge an hourly rate, typically between $100 and $350 per hour. The final cost depends on several factors, including the type of work, the number of trees, accessibility, and whether you hire an independent arborist or a larger tree service company. When hiring, you should also consider their experience and insurance coverage.

Below are some estimated costs for common arborist jobs:

  • Small tree removal: $300 to $500

  • Large tree removal: $500 to $2,000 or more

  • Tree health assessment: $150

  • Trimming a small tree: $75 to $200

  • Trimming a large tree: $150 to $400

  • Dealing with invasive species: $150 to $1,000 or more

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