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Top-Rated Arborists in Lead - Updated Nov 2026

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Tree Wise Men
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Lead, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys did a lot of work in our yard. I really liked the quality of work done and the timeliness. They have a trained arborist on staff and they definitely know what they are doing in this field. I highly recommend them to anyone."
Limb walking
34" Hackberry
The office
No job is too tough
38" Willow removal

+48

Response time2 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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American Tree Company
5.0(
7
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Lead, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very happy with the work that American Tree Company performed at our home. They were here on time, we reviewed the work we wanted done; the removal of a large dead tree and trimming a large ash tree. The tree dead tree was down and cut up in about 20 minutes and the trimming was done in a short time. The owner and her helper had the downed tree and trimmed tree loaded up on a large trailer and the yard cleaned up in about another 20 minutes. Both the owner and employee made sure that I was satisfied with their work. I would highly recommend American Tree Company for trimming or removal of trees and shrubs in homeowners yards."
Response time2 days
Response rate93%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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H&D Landscaping LLC
New to Angi
Tree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Lead, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Hello my name is Bryson, I own H&D Landscaping LLC. I’ve been running equipment for a long time doing dirt work/Landscaping. I can help you with any of your need for your lawn, driveway, etc. fully licensed and insured. I’m 20 years old with a passion for the work that I do. Reasonably priced and can beat any quote you may get.

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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

If the roots are still alive, the dead tree will usually try to put out new shoots. That doesn’t mean the tree will survive or that the dead parts of a tree will come back to life. If parts of the tree have died and turned gray or rotten, nothing will bring them back to life and they need to be safely removed.

No, you cannot throw branches from your neighbor’s tree back into their yard, nor can you discard leaves or other plant matter that originated from their yard back over there if it happens to land in your yard. You are responsible for cleaning up plant matter that made its way into your yard.

The cost of trees varies massively based on the size of the tree and the species. A small Colorado spruce can cost as little as $30, but a golden rain tree of the same size can cost $90. Large trees can cost $1,500 or more, depending on their species and height.

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.

Opt for a barefoot tree. Pros harvest barefoot trees when they’re dormant (leafless). They shake the dirt from the root ball and pack it in moist material. 

These trees can cost half as much as the trees at your local nursery, and you can buy them online—so there’s a much wider selection. Just make sure you keep your barefoot tree cool until you’re ready to plant it.

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