D LaMont Tree Care
With over 34 years in tree care, the Whitmore Lake company handles storm damage cleanup, trimming, cabling and bracing, and stump grinding.
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Storm and tree damage in Ann Arbor
Arborists and roofers for storm damage.
16 pros in Ann Arbor
Storm and tree work in Ann Arbor comes with a local rule you should know before anyone starts cutting. Under the Chapter 40 ordinance, no one may remove or injure a tree in the street right-of-way, a lawn extension or other city land without written permission of the City Administrator. Any work on a city-owned street tree, including removal, trimming and stump grinding, needs an approved permit. The city also says a tree that is a hazard to people or vegetation on public property because of disease, damage or insect infestation may not be maintained on private property. After a severe ice storm, DTE reported ice up to three-quarters of an inch across Washtenaw County, heaviest in and around Ann Arbor, and the fire department reported major damage to the electrical infrastructure. When you hire, ask whether the tree stands on your land or on city land, and who will handle the permit. Ask for the scope of work, cleanup and stump handling in writing, and keep clear of any downed lines.
Highland Tree Services
Ann Arbor-based and family-owned, the firm is open around the clock, every day, and handles storm damage cleanup and fallen tree cleanup.
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Inspire Tree Experts
Open weekdays only, the firm covers hazard tree assessment, pruning and trimming, and tree removal across Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor and Northville.
Also serves Detroit
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Tree Smith Ann Arbor LLC
Locally owned, the company works on storm damage and tree trimming across the greater Ann Arbor area, and it also removes trees and stumps. Free estimates are available.
Also serves Detroit
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Arbor Master Tree Service Inc
Family-owned since 2006, the Whitmore Lake company handles emergency tree work and storm damage alongside tree removal, pruning and trimming, and stump grinding.
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Brian’s Service, LLC
Chelsea landscaping business that also takes on tree removal, pruning and trimming, and stump grinding, along with snow-clearance.
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D Hale Tree Service LLC
Based in Dexter, the company handles storm damage, emergency tree work and hazard tree assessment, serving Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Pinckney and Saline.
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Dan’s Outdoor Services
Serving Whitmore Lake, the outfit removes trees, does trimming, grinds stumps and offers forestry mulching and tree planting. Free estimates are offered.
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Dungrove Tree Service
From Milan, the arborist service covers tree removal, pruning and trimming, and stump grinding around Ann Arbor and Saline, with free estimates provided.
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Guardian Tree Experts LLC
In Ann Arbor, the firm offers hazard tree assessment, pruning and trimming, stump grinding and tree removal.
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Joey Tree LLC
Founded in 2005 as a family-owned firm, it offers emergency tree work at any hour and removes storm-damaged trees, including hazardous ones.
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Platinum Landworks
Working across Southeast Michigan, the company offers emergency tree work and storm cleanup, plus tree removal, pruning and trimming, and stump grinding. It serves Dexter, Chelsea, Saline and Whitmore Lake.
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Stevenson Arbor Care, LLC
Seven days a week, the company handles tree removal and tree trimming in Milan, South Lyon, Manchester and Ann Arbor, and it owns the equipment for each job.
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Burman’s Tree Service
Open around the clock, every day, this Chelsea firm founded in 2016 handles emergency tree work and tree removal, and financing is available.
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J’s Tree Trimming & Removal, Inc.
Using rubber track machines to limit lawn damage, the company has more than 26 years in business and offers tree removal, emergency services and brush chipping.
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Greenstreet Tree Care
Operating as a division of Lotus Gardenscapes, the firm has more than 30 years in tree care, and it covers rapid storm-cleanup response and plant health care.
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Before you hire
For a tree near power lines, call your utility first: only a utility-certified arborist should work within 3 m of the wires.
Ask which permits the job needs and who will get them; your municipal building department can tell you before work starts.
Ask about liability insurance and workers’ compensation cover before anyone works on your roof or property.
Questions about hiring in Ann Arbor
Do I need a permit to remove a tree near my street in Ann Arbor?
If the tree is a city-owned street tree in the right-of-way, yes. Removal, trimming, stump grinding and other work need an approved permit. The permit itself is free, though a canopy loss fee or appraisal may apply to removing a city tree. Ask any tree service who will apply. City of Ann Arbor (source, opens in a new tab)
Can a neighbour or contractor cut a tree on city land?
No. Chapter 40 says no one may remove or injure a tree in the street right-of-way, lawn extension or other city land without written permission of the City Administrator. Before you agree to any work, ask the contractor to show you that written permission. City of Ann Arbor (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a tree work quote include?
A good quote names the trees involved, the work to be done, whether debris and stumps are hauled away or left, and the timing. Ask for proof of insurance and any licence the contractor holds. Get the details in writing before work starts, and compare at least two quotes line by line.
What should I do about storm-damaged limbs near power lines?
Stay away and treat any line as live. The ice storm that hit Ann Arbor caused major damage to the city's electrical infrastructure, so lines may be involved. Report downed lines to the utility, and hire someone to cut only after the area is made safe. WWJ Newsradio 950 (Audacy) (source, opens in a new tab)