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Tree Service in Detroit, MI

Compare 10 local tree service pros. Typical service: $286–$802.

Top Tree Service Companies in Detroit

  1. 1.Wades Tree Service

    4.6★ (185 reviews)

    4.6★ from 185 reviews

    +13139954986

  2. 2.Gary's Tree Services

    4.7★ (160 reviews)

    4.7★ from 160 reviews

    +13137798025Website

  3. 3.F & G Tree Service, Llc

    4.8★ (62 reviews)

    4.8★ from 62 reviews

    +13134521818

  4. 4.Big Dave's Tree Service

    4.1★ (67 reviews)

    4.1★ from 67 reviews

    +15867274469Website

  5. 5.Da' Treeman Tree and Bush Removal (affordable year round tree service)

    5.0★ (25 reviews)

    5.0★ from 25 reviews

    +12486655431

  6. 6.J-Mac Tree & Debris, LLC

    4.2★ (26 reviews)

    4.2★ from 26 reviews

    +12485465622

  7. 7.Alonzo's Tree Service

    4.6★ (11 reviews)

    4.6★ from 11 reviews

    +13138544894

  8. 8.Tree Man Services Llc

    5.0★ (5 reviews)

    5.0★ from 5 reviews

    +13133785573Website

  9. 9.Detroit Tree Service

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +13132512113Website

  10. 10.Urban Tree Trimming

    1.9★ (31 reviews)

    1.9★ from 31 reviews

    +13134837646Website

Tree Service Cost in Detroit

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Detroit
Tree trimming$286–$802/job
Tree removal$458–$1,718/job
Stump grinding$172–$515/job
Storm damage removal$573–$2,290/job

Tree Service prices in Detroit run about 15% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 10 companies serving Detroit, rated 4.4★ on average across 575 customer reviews.

Detroit Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Detroit's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
April 17
First fall frost
October 29
Annual precipitation
31.33"
Heating degree days
6,168
Cooling degree days
824
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan20.3°31.4°1.4"
Feb22.1°34.4°1.7"
Mar28.9°44.2°2.02"
Apr39.6°57.4°2.78"
May50.1°68.7°3.07"
Jun60.3°78.3°3.25"
Jul65.2°82.6°3.03"
Aug64°80.4°3.16"
Sep56.1°73°3.39"
Oct44.8°60.2°2.72"
Nov35.4°47.7°2.84"
Dec25.2°35.5°1.97"

NOAA station data 5.04 miles from Detroit.

Permits & Regulations in MI

  • Michigan does not license arborists or tree services as a state trade
  • Applying pesticide or fertilizer treatments to trees for hire requires a commercial applicator license from the state
  • Only qualified line-clearance tree trimmers may work within 10 feet of energized power lines under federal OSHA rules

License required: No state arborist license

Sources: www.michigan.gov, www.osha.gov

Tree Service FAQs for Detroit

How much does tree trimming cost in Detroit?

Tree trimming in Detroit typically runs $286-$802 per job.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Detroit, MI?

In MI, Michigan does not license arborists or tree services as a state trade. Check Detroit ordinances before removal, since tree rules are usually municipal rather than statewide.

How many tree services cover Detroit?

We track 10 tree professionals serving Detroit.

How does Detroit rainfall affect tree work?

Detroit averages 31.33 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Detroit trees keep growing?

With 824 cooling degree days and summer highs near 83F, Detroit trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in Detroit more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in Detroit runs about +14.5% versus the national average.

Do Detroit trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 20F and 6,168 heating degree days set how much Detroit trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Detroit?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Detroit means after the first frost around October 29 and before spring growth starts.