Tree Removal in Troy
Dead, leaning, storm damaged, or just too close to the house. Crews take trees down in tight suburban yards without tearing up your lawn or your neighbor's fence.
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Tree Service in Troy, MI
Tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, and 24 hour emergency response for Troy homeowners. Free written estimates, full cleanup, insured crews.
What we see in Troy
Troy lots north of Long Lake are big, wooded, and full of mature oaks that need real crane access. South Troy is tighter, more 1960s subdivision maples that have outgrown their spots and are lifting driveways.
Common species here: Red and white oak, sugar maple, blue spruce in decline from rhizosphaera needle cast, and mature Norway maples.
We work throughout Troy including Beach Forest, Wattles Park, Sylvan Glen, Northfield Hills, Troy Historic Village area, Somerset, covering ZIP codes 48083, 48084, 48085, 48098.
What tree removal costs in Troy
| Tree size | Typical Troy price |
|---|---|
| Small, under 30 ft | $450 – $800 |
| Medium, 30 to 60 ft | $900 – $1,600 |
| Large, over 60 ft | $1,800 – $3,200 |
| Crane required | $2,500 – $6,000+ |
| Stump grinding | $150 – $700 |
| Trimming & pruning | $275 – $1,400 |
Ranges, not quotes. Access, proximity to the house, and whether we can drop wood or have to rig every piece are what move the price. Full pricing guide →
Emergency tree service in Troy
If a tree is on your house, on a car, or blocking your driveway, call and we will dispatch. If it is touching a power line, stay 30 feet back and call DTE at 800-477-4747 first. We handle the tree, they handle the line. After a big windstorm every crew in Metro Detroit is buried, and priority goes to structures and blocked access.
Free Troy estimate
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Services we provide in Troy
Tree Trimming and Pruning in Troy
Good pruning is invisible. You should not be able to tell we were there except that the tree looks balanced and the branches are off your roof.
Tree trimming detailsStump Grinding and Removal in Troy
That stump is a tripping hazard, a mower killer, and a nursery for carpenter ants. Grinding takes about an hour and you get your yard back.
Stump grinding detailsEmergency Tree Service in Troy
Tree on the house at 2am. Limb across the driveway before work. Trunk hung up in the neighbor's maple. Call and we will get a crew moving.
Emergency service detailsStorm Damage Cleanup in Troy
After the wind stops, the dangerous part is what is still hanging up there. Broken limbs caught in the canopy come down on their own schedule.
Storm cleanup detailsLot and Land Clearing in Troy
Building, fencing, or reclaiming a back acre that went wild. The crew clears it, chips it, and hauls it.
Lot clearing details
FAQ
Tree service in Troy: common questions
How much does tree removal cost in Troy, MI?
Most Troy removals run $450 to $3,200. Small ornamentals under 30 feet are $450 to $800, mature 30 to 60 foot trees are $900 to $1,600, and large oaks or pines over 60 feet run $1,800 and up. Access matters a lot here. If a bucket truck can reach the tree from the driveway the job is cheaper than if everything has to be climbed and rigged out through a side yard.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Troy?
Sometimes, and in Oakland County it depends more on your parcel than on your city. Michigan sets no statewide permit for taking down a tree on your own property, so the rule is local. Troy regulates trees and woodlands through its zoning ordinance, and what applies depends on your parcel. Two things are constant: the tree in the strip between the sidewalk and the street belongs to Troy, not to you, and the ordinances that do exist are aimed at platted woodlands, landmark trees, and large wooded parcels far more than at an ordinary back-yard maple. We read the current Troy ordinance before quoting and tell you plainly what applies. A tree that is an immediate hazard is handled as an emergency and does not wait on paperwork.
How fast can you get to Troy?
Emergency calls in Troy, meaning a tree on a house, a car, or blocking a driveway, get a crew dispatched same day, 24 hours a day. Standard removals and pruning are usually scheduled within a week.
What trees do you deal with most in Troy?
Red and white oak, sugar maple, blue spruce in decline from rhizosphaera needle cast, and mature Norway maples. Ash removal is still steady work across all of Metro Detroit because emerald ash borer killed most untreated ash and dead ash gets more dangerous and more expensive to take down every year it stands.
What is tree work like in Troy?
Troy lots north of Long Lake are big, wooded, and full of mature oaks that need real crane access. South Troy is tighter, more 1960s subdivision maples that have outgrown their spots and are lifting driveways.
Are the crews insured?
Every crew we send carries general liability and workers compensation, and you get the certificate before work starts. Ask any company that quotes you for the same document. If they hesitate, that is your answer.
Need a tree looked at in Troy?
Free estimate, no obligation, and an honest answer about whether it needs to come down at all.