Tree Service in Novi, MI

What does a tree service in Novi handle?

A tree service takes care of trees that are too big, too high, or too risky for a ladder and a pole saw. For most of our customers that means a dead tree near the house, a maple dropping limbs on the driveway, a spruce that has lost its lower half, or a stump left from an old job. One crew brings the climbing gear, chipper, and stump grinder, so the work usually gets finished in a single visit.

A lot of our work is in the subdivisions off Beck Road and Taft Road. Houses there were built from the 1970s through the 1990s, and the trees planted as saplings back then now stand 50 or 60 feet tall, often right over the roof.

Which tree services do homeowners here need most?

Five jobs make up almost everything we do. Each one solves a different problem, and many properties need more than one.

Tree removal

When a tree is dead, badly split, or leaning toward the house, the safest answer is usually to take the whole tree down in sections. We lower each piece on ropes so nothing lands on the roof, deck, or fence.

Tree trimming

Trimming cuts out dead wood, lifts low branches off the roof and driveway, and removes limbs rubbing the siding. Thinning and raising the canopy also lets wind pass through the tree instead of pushing against it like a sail.

Stump grinding

An old stump draws carpenter ants and gets in the way of the mower. We grind the stump below grade so you can plant grass or a new tree in the same spot.

Emergency tree service

A limb through the roof or a trunk across the driveway can't wait for next month. We take storm calls fast and handle the most dangerous part of the job first.

Land clearing

Some lots still have wooded back acreage choked with buckthorn and volunteer saplings. We can clear buckthorn and brush from a back lot to make room for a fence line or a new shed, or just to get the yard back.

Why do trees fail in Novi yards?

Trees here rarely come down from a single cause. Most failures we see come from a few local problems working on the same tree over several years.

Heavy clay soil holds water

Much of Novi sits on dense glacial clay. It drains slowly, so the ground stays soaked for weeks every spring. Roots spread wide and shallow instead of growing deep, and a waterlogged root plate can let a healthy-looking tree tip over in a hard wind. Construction makes it worse. Equipment packs the clay even tighter around trees that were saved when a subdivision or a driveway went in.

Emerald ash borer left dead ash trees behind

The emerald ash borer reached southeast Michigan in the early 2000s and killed nearly every untreated ash tree in the region. Many of those trees still stand along property lines and in wooded back lots. Dead ash dries out and turns brittle. That makes it unsafe to climb and unpredictable when it falls, so it should come down before it drops on its own.

Oak wilt spreads through fresh cuts

Oak wilt is a fungus that can kill a red oak in one summer. Beetles carry it to fresh wounds, so we don't prune oaks from mid-April through mid-July, following Michigan DNR guidance. An infected oak can also pass the disease to nearby oaks through connected roots, which is why a dead red oak needs careful handling.

Fast-growing maples and pears split apart

Builders loved silver maples and Bradford pears because they grew quickly. The wood is weak, and both trees tend to form two or three main stems that meet in a tight V. As the tree gets heavier, that joint cracks. We see split maples after nearly every early wet snow.

Blue spruce are dying from the bottom up

Colorado blue spruce planted as privacy screens are struggling across the area. Needle cast diseases and Cytospora canker kill the branches from the ground upward. A spruce that is brown for half its height rarely recovers, and removing it is often cheaper than treating it year after year.

Wet snow, ice, and summer storms add the final load

Heavy snow sometimes arrives in late October before the leaves are off. Ice storms coat branches with weight they were never built to carry. In summer, thunderstorms push straight-line winds through the neighborhoods. Any tree already weakened by rot, borers, or a bad joint is the one that breaks.

How can you tell a tree on your property needs attention?

Walk the yard once in spring and once in fall. These are the signs worth a closer look:

• Large dead branches, or bark falling off the trunk in sheets.
• Mushrooms or soft, crumbly wood at the base, which points to rot.
• A new lean, or soil that has cracked and lifted on one side.
• Long cracks in the trunk or where two main stems meet.
• Small D-shaped holes in ash bark, or woodpeckers stripping an ash tree.
• Branches resting on the roof or touching the wire to your house.

One of these signs doesn't always mean the tree has to go. It does mean someone who knows trees should look at it before the next storm season.

When is the best time of year for tree work in Novi?

Late fall and winter suit most removals and trimming. With the leaves gone, we can see how the tree is built, and frozen ground lets equipment cross the lawn without rutting the clay. Oaks should only be pruned in the dormant season to avoid oak wilt. Most other trees can be trimmed in spring or summer without harm. A dead or cracked tree near the house shouldn't wait for any season.

Do you need a permit to remove a tree in Novi?

Sometimes. The City of Novi protects mapped woodland areas, and cutting larger trees inside those areas can require a city permit and replacement plantings. Most trees in an ordinary front or back yard outside those areas can come down without one. Homeowners associations may have their own rules on top of the city's. We check your lot before we quote, and if a permit applies we explain what the city will ask for.

What affects the cost of tree work?

Tree work is priced after we see the job, because two trees of the same height can take very different amounts of labor. These are the factors that move the price:

• Size and condition. A dead ash takes more care to dismantle than a live tree of the same size.
• What sits underneath. A tree over a roof or a pool has to come down in small, lowered pieces.
• Access. A backyard with a narrow gate means more wood carried out by hand.
• Power lines. Branches near wires slow the work and sometimes need the utility first.
• Extras. Stump grinding and full wood haul-away are priced as separate line items.

You get a written price before any work starts. That number doesn't change unless you add to the job.

How does cleanup work after a tree job?

Cleanup is included in every price. Branches go through the chipper, logs get hauled off or stacked where you want them, and the crew rakes and blows the lawn, driveway, and garden beds before leaving. We put down ground mats when equipment has to cross soft grass. If you want the wood chips for mulch, tell us and we'll leave a pile.

Where is Novi Tree Service Pros located?

Our shop is at 22823 Heslip Dr, Unit 30, Novi, MI 48375, near the Grand River Avenue and Novi Road corridor. The office phone is answered Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Estimates happen at your property, so you don't need to visit us. Our approach to tree work explains how the crew runs a job.

Frequently asked questions about tree service in Novi

How much does tree service cost?

The cost of tree service depends on the tree's size and health, what it could fall on, and how easy it is to reach. We don't quote over the phone because photos miss rot, hidden wires, and tight access. Novi Tree Service Pros comes to the property, looks at the tree, and gives you a written estimate for free.

Do you clean up and haul everything away?

Yes. Every tree job includes chipping the branches, removing or stacking the logs, and raking and blowing the yard before the crew leaves. Stump grinding is quoted separately so you can decide whether you want it. If you'd rather keep firewood or wood chips, we'll leave them wherever you ask.

How soon can you get to my tree job?

Estimates are usually scheduled within a few days of your call. Routine removals and trimming are booked by date, and fall and winter tend to be the busiest months for tree work. A tree on a house or blocking a driveway goes to the front of the line.

Are you insured for tree work?

Yes. Novi Tree Service Pros carries liability insurance and workers' compensation for the crew, and we'll send a certificate of insurance before the job if you ask. Don't hire an uninsured crew to climb near your house. If someone gets hurt or the roof gets damaged, the bill can land on the homeowner.

How do I schedule a tree estimate?

Call (947) 223-2431 or use the form on this page with your address and a short note about the trees. We'll set a time to walk the property. You don't have to be home if the trees are easy to reach, and the estimate comes to you by email.