The tree did not leaf out this spring. Now it stands gray and bare in your yard, and bits of bark and twigs keep falling. You may hope it can wait another year. Toms Tree Services removes dead trees in Marquette before they become a bigger danger.
When Do You Need Dead Tree Removal?
Signs of a dead tree are often easy to see. No leaves or needles in the growing season. Bark falling off in big pieces. Branches that snap when you bend them. Mushrooms or soft wood at the base. Woodpeckers working on the trunk.
Dead trees dry out and turn brittle. Each winter, lake-effect snow and ice load the limbs, and Lake Superior wind storms shake them. Dead wood breaks without warning, and the whole tree can tip over.
Waiting also makes the job harder. A brittle tree is risky to climb, so removal may need more care and gear the longer it stands. Common causes here include insects, disease, drought, root damage from building, and old storm damage.
A dead tree near a house, drive or path is the top concern. One standing back in the woods may be able to wait, and we can help you sort out which is which.
How the Job Works, Step by Step
It starts with you. Call 906-236-9567 or send the form with your name, phone number and the address of the dead tree. Lucas will call you back to set a time that works for you.
Then we come out and look at the job. We check the tree, what is under and around it, and how we can reach it. Dead trees can be unsafe to climb, so we check the wood closely and pick the safest way to bring it down, whether that is in sections, from a lift, or in one piece where there is room.
After that, you get a free estimate. There is no trip fee for the visit and no pressure to say yes. If another choice would serve you better, like trimming instead of removal, we will tell you. If you want to go ahead, we set up the work with you.
How Much Does Dead Tree Removal Cost?
The price depends on the tree and the site. Height and trunk width matter. So does how dead and brittle the wood is, since that affects how we can take it down. Access, nearby buildings or lines, distance, gear, and how much cleanup you want all play a part. The estimate is free, and there is no trip fee for the visit.
When we give you the estimate, we go over what it covers, such as cleanup, hauling, chipping, or leaving the wood for firewood. That way you can pick what fits your needs and budget.
Why Choose Toms Tree Services?
Toms Tree Services is fully insured, so you are covered while we work on your property. Estimates are free, and there is no trip fee to come out and look. If a tree turns into an emergency, we offer 24-hour emergency tree service. We work with homeowners and property owners in Marquette, Negaunee, Ishpeming, Gwinn and across Marquette County, and we will travel farther for the right job. We talk with you in plain words about the job. Send your name, phone and address, and Lucas will call you back about your dead tree removal.