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Avatar for Oak Ridge Tree Solutions
Oak Ridge Tree Solutions
4.9(
40
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Serving Shell Lake, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Oak Ridge Tree Solutions is the best tree service I have ever used!!! Ryan is an excellent , professional and has a great crew. He communicates well, is on time and accomplishes what he has contracted to do. He drops the trees where he wants them to fall and cleans up the area. They are dependable and their prices are very reasonable compared to some of the larger services. You won't be sorry if you use them. I highly recommend them and give them a try."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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In the Rough Stonework & Landscaping
4.9(
37
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Serving Shell Lake, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very pleased w Lester and his crew!! Lester is very kind, personable and professional. A man of his word, he got the work started and done in a more than timely manner: definitely a hardworking team. I am very pleased with the results. Not only did he address the major issues I'd hired him for, he provided (and implemented) suggestions to improve the landscaping of my entire property. It looks fantastic. Lester was easy to get ahold of and very responsive in all communication. I highly recommend In The Rough Stonework!!"
Outdoor kitchen and walls
Outdoor kitchen and walls
Outdoor kitchen and walls
Outdoor kitchen and walls
Outdoor kitchen and walls

+46

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Yardwork Lawn Care Services LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Shell Lake, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I started my services with Mitchell and Yardwork Lawn Care Services last summer. He was amazing to work with and has done a fantastic job with everything. From setup to maintenance and everything between. Plus the neighbors and even random people just driving by always stop to check out the little robot mowing our lawn. Keeps the lawn tidy without ever having to worry about it. Absolutely recommend."
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First run
Robot on the shore
Before spring yard clean up...
Before spring yard clean up...

+4

Response time10 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Grubby's Tree Service, LLC
4.8(
19
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Serving Shell Lake, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"We highly recommend Grubby’s for any tree services needed. When a storm caused a large tree to fall on one of our structures, Grubby’s came and helped us out very promptly. So appreciative! They worked methodically and quickly to move tree, cut it up and place in chipper. Afterwards they completely cleaned up the mess and filled in and smoothed out area of where fallen tree had been."
Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Robert Engstrom Landscaping
5.0(
8
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Serving Shell Lake, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Rob is a skilled stone and paver artist. He rebuilt our stone lakeshore with care, and created new retaining walls and paver walkway for our lakefront home. Robâ s work is beautiful, and he works quickly. I will definitely hire Rob again."
Boulder Wall
Response time2 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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SFC Terrain Works
5.0(
7
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Serving Shell Lake, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very fast response. Excellent work on removing trees. From initial contact to job completed, less than one week! Cleaned up ALL debris from the felling of trees. Professional and courteous. We are hiring them again for dirt work/landscaping our back yard. We highly recommend SFC terrain works!"
Sand piles
Spread and compacted
Powerrake attachment
After Compaction.
Gravel driveway TLC.

+2

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Red Cedar Line and Lot Clearing
4.9(
4
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Serving Shell Lake, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had about 3 1/2 acres of land that had a whole bunch of heavy brush and trees that needed to be cleared off. It was especially hard to find someone who only specialized in land clearing and forestry mulching but luckily this company was available to do what needed to be done. It looks great now and the results are fabulous!"
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After
Response time11 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Custom Buildings and Exteriors
4.8(
5
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Serving Shell Lake, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Project took considerably more time than anticipated and we ran into weather issues with snow covering the ground before an acceptable final grade could have been done. There was an error in calculating an additional $400 of fill needed. They probably would have not charged me if I pressed the issue. However, the rest of their work was done well and to my requirements, so I paid them for it. The owner, Chad, was very easy to work with and generally available to keep me updated on progress."
Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You can never truly stop a maple tree from growing taller, but you can rein in its growth by pruning. Proper pruning helps maintain a safe size for your tree without causing permanent damage. It’s important to start pruning a tree while it’s young, long before it becomes a problem. Otherwise, you may be left with too many hazardous branches to remove at once.

It’s not always easy to tell when a tree is dying, although signs like dropping branches and brittle bark can sometimes offer clues. It can also be difficult to know whether a tree is dead or dormant, especially if it’s a deciduous tree. You’ll want to wait until a growth season to get a good idea of a tree’s health. When in doubt, contact an arborist for a consultation.

The best tool to cut trees is a chain saw. You can adjust your chain saw to the correct size based on the size of the branches, offering you the fastest and cleanest cut for medium- to large-sized trees. Depending on the type of chainsaw you use, you can cut through larger trees than you would with a more manual tool like an ax.

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.

No, you cannot plant a tree above a gas line. Tree roots grow and spread over time and can sometimes dent, crack, or penetrate a gas line. Those same roots may also cause accessibility problems for maintenance or repairs. You can generally plant vegetation with non-invasive root systems, low-growing vegetation, and flower beds near gas lines. 

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