All Pro Lawn Care
Mainly a lawn care business, it also does tree and storm cleanup, with emergency work for downed limbs, serving Kalamazoo, Portage, Parchment and Schoolcraft.
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Storm and tree damage in Kalamazoo
Arborists and roofers for storm damage.
12 pros in Kalamazoo
In Kalamazoo, who may cut a tree depends on whose tree it is. Under the city's tree ordinance, only the City or its agent may remove street trees or City trees, and anyone else needs a permit from the Public Works Department. Removal is allowed only for listed reasons, such as a tree that is mostly dead, a public hazard, or diseased. The ordinance also reaches trees on private property that threaten the safe public use of a street, sidewalk or public place. Topping of street trees and City trees is banned, though storm-damaged trees may be exempted at the Director of Public Works' determination. Before you hire for storm clean-up or tree removal, find out whether the tree is on public or private ground. Ask whether a permit is needed and who files it. Ask for proof of liability insurance, since the City requires that evidence before it issues a permit for public trees. Ask the crew whether the quote involves topping, and get the scope of work in writing.
Five Star Tree Solutions
Founded in 2016 and veteran-owned, the company runs emergency tree work around the clock, every day, plus removal, trimming and stump grinding.
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K&H Tree Service
Round-the-clock service, every day, comes with tree removal, pruning, and hazard tree assessment across Kalamazoo and Mattawan.
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One Man & A Tree
Founded in 2020, this family-owned firm removes trees, handles emergency tree work after storms, and trims branches and grinds stumps. It serves Kalamazoo, and free estimates are offered.
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Tree Fellers
Family-owned, the company offers stump grinding, hazard tree assessment, and emergency tree work in Plainwell, Galesburg, Portage and Vicksburg.
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Frontline Tree Service
Weekdays only, the Mattawan company handles tree removal, pruning and trimming, and also offers snow clearance.
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Stumps R Us Stump Grinding
Operating for more than ten years, the stump grinding business also does emergency tree work and storm damage services, and it is open every day, at all hours.
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Juan’s Tree Removal LLC
Tree removal is its main focus, with emergency tree work, stump grinding and snow clearance also offered in Battle Creek, Plainwell, Galesburg and Vicksburg.
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MLM Tree Service
The Portage company offers hazard tree assessment, emergency tree work and storm recovery, serving Vicksburg, Richland and Schoolcraft.
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Chapin Services, LLC
Hazard tree assessment, stump grinding and tree removal sit alongside pruning, with emergency tree work also offered in Kalamazoo, Portage, Mattawan and Richland.
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J & B Professional Tree Service, Inc
Since 1979, the Portage company has been family-owned and handles tree removal, trimming, pruning and stump grinding, plus crane service.
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Seaben Tree Service
The company is open around the clock, every day, and removes trees, trims them and grinds stumps, with storm cleanup and disposal in Kalamazoo and Portage.
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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 Kalamazoo
Can I hire anyone to remove a tree in front of my Kalamazoo home?
It depends on who owns the tree. A street tree or City tree may be removed only by the City or its agent. Anyone else needs a permit from the Public Works Department, and removal is allowed only for listed reasons, such as a dead, diseased or hazardous tree. City of Kalamazoo (Code of Ordinances) (source, opens in a new tab)
Does Kalamazoo regulate trees on my private property?
In some cases. The tree ordinance applies to private-property trees that are a hazard or threat to the safe public use of any street, sidewalk or public place. If a tree of yours leans over one, check with Public Works before you arrange any work. City of Kalamazoo (Code of Ordinances) (source, opens in a new tab)
Is topping a damaged tree allowed in Kalamazoo?
Topping of street trees and City trees is banned. Trees severely damaged by storms, or certain trees under utility wires, may be exempted, but that is the Director of Public Works' determination. Ask any crew whether its plan involves topping, and get the answer in writing. City of Kalamazoo (Code of Ordinances) (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a tree work quote include?
A quote should name the address and the trees, describe the work in plain terms, and say whether stump removal and debris haul-away are included. It should state whether permits are needed and who handles them. Ask for proof of liability insurance, and compare at least two quotes line by line.