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Tree Service in Grand Rapids, MI

Compare 8 local tree service pros. Typical service: $286–$799.

Top Tree Service Companies in Grand Rapids

  1. 1.Tree Fish

    4.9★ (354 reviews)

    4.9★ from 354 reviews

    +16162777164Website

  2. 2.Good Earth Tree Care LLC

    4.9★ (116 reviews)

    4.9★ from 116 reviews

    +16162363246Website

  3. 3.MV Tree LLC

    4.9★ (104 reviews)

    4.9★ from 104 reviews

    +16162849740Website

  4. 4.Top Down Tree Service

    5.0★ (90 reviews)

    5.0★ from 90 reviews

    +16162583252Website

  5. 5.Heartwood Tree Care

    4.9★ (97 reviews)

    4.9★ from 97 reviews

    +16164269985Website

  6. 6.Bartlett Tree Experts

    4.2★ (53 reviews)

    4.2★ from 53 reviews

    +16162459449Website

  7. 7.CHOP

    3.4★ (120 reviews)

    3.4★ from 120 reviews

    +16165839821Website

  8. 8.Grand Rapids Tree Service

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

    +16168008160

Tree Service Cost in Grand Rapids

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

ServiceTypical range in Grand Rapids
Tree trimming$286–$799/job
Tree removal$457–$1,713/job
Stump grinding$171–$514/job
Storm damage removal$571–$2,284/job

Tree Service prices in Grand Rapids run about 14% 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 8 companies serving Grand Rapids, rated 4.7★ on average across 938 customer reviews.

Grand Rapids Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Grand Rapids's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
April 27
First fall frost
October 15
Annual precipitation
38.27"
Heating degree days
6,485
Cooling degree days
698
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan18.1°30.7°2.09"
Feb19.9°33.7°1.79"
Mar26.9°44.4°2.37"
Apr37.7°58.2°3.35"
May47.8°69.5°3.98"
Jun57.7°79°3.77"
Jul62.2°82.8°3.78"
Aug61°80.6°3.59"
Sep52.7°73°4.28"
Oct41.8°60.3°3.26"
Nov33°47.3°3.51"
Dec23.5°34.8°2.5"

NOAA station data 8.65 miles from Grand Rapids.

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 Grand Rapids

How much does tree trimming cost in Grand Rapids?

Tree trimming in Grand Rapids typically runs $286-$799 per job.

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

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

How many tree services cover Grand Rapids?

We track 8 tree professionals serving Grand Rapids.

How does Grand Rapids rainfall affect tree work?

Grand Rapids averages 38.27 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Grand Rapids trees keep growing?

With 698 cooling degree days and summer highs near 83F, Grand Rapids trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in Grand Rapids more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in Grand Rapids runs about +14.2% versus the national average.

Do Grand Rapids trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 18F and 6,485 heating degree days set how much Grand Rapids trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Grand Rapids?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Grand Rapids means after the first frost around October 15 and before spring growth starts.