Is That Tree Really Gotta Go?

A Minnetonka Homeowner's Guide to Tree Removal Decisions

⚠️ Storm season alert: Dead trees become missiles in high winds!

5 Signs Your Tree Needs to Come Down (Like, Yesterday)

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Mushrooms at the Base

Those aren't fairy rings - they're decay indicators. Root rot = tree fall risk.

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The Lean Gets Worse

Trees don't do yoga. If it's leaning more than 15°, especially suddenly, it's time.

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Too Close for Comfort

Branches scraping your roof? Roots lifting your driveway? That's expensive damage waiting.

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Lightning Strike Survivor

Lightning damage often kills trees slowly. Don't wait for it to fall on something important.

What's It Really Gonna Cost? (Minnesota Prices)

Small tree (under 30 ft) $300 - $700
Medium tree (30-60 ft) $700 - $1,500
Large tree (60+ ft) $1,500 - $3,000+
Emergency removal (nights/weekends) +50% to 100%
Stump grinding $150 - $500 extra
73%
of homeowners wait too long and pay for emergency removal

What Actually Happens When We Show Up

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Look & Quote
(Same day, free)
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Set Up Safety
(Cones, ropes, the works)
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Strategic Cutting
(Top down, controlled)
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Clean Up
(Like we were never there)

Stuff People Get Wrong About Tree Removal

MYTH: "I can do it myself with a chainsaw from Fleet Farm"
REALITY: Tree removal is the #1 cause of chainsaw fatalities. Seriously.
MYTH: "Winter is a bad time for tree removal"
REALITY: Frozen ground = less lawn damage. Winter's actually ideal.
MYTH: "The city will remove it for free"
REALITY: Only if it's on city property. Your yard = your bill.

📍 Minnetonka Specific Info:

• Permits needed for trees over 6" diameter
• Heritage oak removal requires city approval
• We handle all the paperwork (because who has time for that?)

Got a Sketchy Tree? Let's Talk About It

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