ArborWise Tree Management
Hazard tree assessment sits alongside removal, pruning and stump grinding here. It is family-owned, financing is available, and it is open Monday to Friday.
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Storm and tree damage in Rochester
Arborists and roofers for storm damage.
12 pros in Rochester
In Rochester, the first question after a storm is whose tree it is. If a private tree blocks a street, city staff will open the road and set the debris aside, but the homeowner is then responsible for clean-up, and city crews do not pick up or haul material from private-property trees. Boulevard trees are different: they are public property, and work on one without a permit is illegal. Only licensed tree companies are issued permits for boulevard trees. The City of Rochester also advises hiring only licensed tree care companies for work within city limits. For you, that means a few things to settle before anyone starts. Ask whether the company is licensed, and ask for proof of liability insurance. Confirm which side of the property line the tree stands on. If it is a boulevard tree, ask who will handle the permit. Get in writing whether hauling away the debris is part of the job.
Astorino’s Tree Service
Family-owned, it removes trees, trims and prunes them, and grinds stumps. Emergency service is offered, and free estimates are available.
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Browns Tree Service LLC
It runs day and night, every day, and offers emergency tree work alongside removal, pruning and stump grinding. Eyota, Kasson, Mantorville and Pine Island are among its towns.
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Cut and Leave Tree Service
Ash tree removal is part of its work, alongside pruning, stump grinding and general tree removal. Seven days a week, it gives free estimates.
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Earthworks Tree & Garden
Climbing instead of heavy machinery, it handles tight sites and can take limbs out over roofs and sheds. It works seven days a week, offering hazard tree assessment and pruning.
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Full Circle Tree Removal LLC
Tree removal, pruning and stump grinding are its services in Rochester, offered on weekdays.
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Nelson Tree Service LLC
Operating since 2012, it handles tree removal, emergency tree work and stump grinding in Stewartville and Rochester. Storm damage is among the problems it addresses.
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Root River Tree Service
Since 2018, the family-owned company in Stewartville removes trees, trims them, and handles emergency tree work after storm damage. It serves Rochester and is closed Sundays.
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Sawdust Savage Arbor Co.
Open around the clock every day, it removes trees, handles emergency tree work, and prunes and grinds stumps. Zumbro Falls and Rochester are the towns it serves.
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Barefoot Lawn and snow
Alongside lawn care and snow clearance, it removes trees and grinds stumps. It has been family-owned since 2010.
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Hometown Stump Eliminator
Tree trimming, stump grinding and tree removal are offered in Rochester, Oronoco and Stewartville.
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Hathaway Tree Service
Since 1947, it has offered tree removal and pruning, with stump grinding too. It sorts and grinds mulch on site and runs a self-service tree recycling shed.
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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 Rochester
Will the city haul away a fallen tree from my yard in Rochester?
No. City staff will open a street blocked by a private tree and place the debris aside, but they do not pick up or haul material from private-property trees. Clean-up is your responsibility, so ask any company you hire to include hauling in the written quote. City of Rochester, MN (source, opens in a new tab)
Who should I hire for tree work within Rochester city limits?
The City of Rochester advises that only licensed tree care companies should be hired for work within city limits. Ask to see the licence and proof of liability insurance before work begins, and keep copies with your quote or contract. City of Rochester, MN (source, opens in a new tab)
Can I have the tree on my boulevard removed?
Boulevard trees in Rochester are public property, and work on one without a permit is illegal. Only licensed tree companies are issued permits for them. Do not cut it yourself. Ask a licensed company whether a permit is needed and who will apply for it. City of Rochester, MN (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a tree or storm clean-up quote include?
A written quote should name the address and the trees involved, describe the work, and say whether stump removal and hauling of debris are included. It should also show the company's licence and insurance details and the timing. Compare quotes line by line, not only by the total.