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Kottman'sTREE SERVICE

Tree removal

Dead, leaning, storm-damaged or simply in the way. We take down trees of every size, including the ones right next to your house, fence, garage or power lines.

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Kottman's climber taking a tree down piece by piece beside a house and power lines
Taking a tree down in pieces next to a house, with guards on the power lines.
What's included

Safe removal, start to finish

Every removal starts with a plan: where each piece will come down, what needs protecting and how to get the equipment in.

  • Full removal of trees of any size
  • Sectional removal in tight spaces, rigged down piece by piece
  • Bucket truck access for tall trees
  • Crane-assisted removal for the biggest and hardest-to-reach trees
  • Brush chipped and hauled away
  • Wood hauled off, or cut and left for firewood if you want it
  • Stump grinding available at the same visit
When to call

Signs a tree should come down

Not sure? We'll take a look during your free estimate and tell you straight whether it needs to go.

Dead or dying

No leaves in season, bark falling off or brittle branches that snap easily.

Leaning toward something

A new or growing lean toward your house, driveway or power lines.

Cracks or splits

Deep cracks in the trunk or a split where two big limbs meet.

Rot or hollow trunk

Mushrooms at the base, soft wood or a hollow sound when tapped.

Root problems

Roots lifting the soil, or damage from construction or digging.

Too close to the house

Limbs on the roof or roots near the foundation.

How we do it

How a removal goes

  1. Look it over

    We check the tree, what's under it and how to get the truck in.

  2. Plan the cuts

    We decide where each piece comes down and how it's rigged.

  3. Take it down

    Top to bottom, in sections where needed, with the area kept clear.

  4. Clean up

    Brush chipped, wood handled your way, yard raked clean.

Tree touching a power line?

Stay away from it and call your electric company first. Never try to move a tree or limb that's in contact with a line.

Can you take down a tree right next to my house?

Yes. Trees near houses, garages and fences are taken down in sections and lowered with ropes so nothing falls where it shouldn't.

What happens to the wood?

Your choice. We can haul it all away, or cut it to firewood length and leave it stacked for you.

Do you grind the stump too?

Stump removal is a separate service, and we can usually do it on the same visit. Just ask when you get your estimate.

How much does tree removal cost?

It depends on the tree's size, where it is and how hard it is to reach. Your estimate is free, and you'll know the price before any work starts.

Need a tree taken down?

Tell us about the job, or call and talk it through.

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