(616) 634-1908 www.shaffertree.com
4397 18th St, Dorr, Michigan 49323
Equipment and Capabilities: Crane, Bucket Truck, Stump Grinder, Chipper
Tree Services: Tree Assessments, Works Near Structures, Large Trees, Dead Tree Experience, Tree Planting, Cabling Bracing
Specialty Expertise: Works Near Power Lines
Credentials and Trust: ISA Certified, Long Established, Insured
Customer Experience: Affordable, Cleanup Included
Emergency and Storm: Quick Response
We are a professional, locally owned, ISA Certified Arborist owned, fully insured, Limited Liability Company that been in business for over 16 years. We have over 22 years of experience with tree trimming & removal, ornamental tree pruning and shaping, stump grinding tree transplanting, and drone recovery. Arborist services, consulting, tree valuation, health and safety evaluations, perscription fertilizing, cabling, lightning protection. We have tree climbers, bucket trucks, wood chippers, cranes and more.
4.8 from 38 reviews
Crane-assisted removal for trees that can't be conventionally climbed or sectioned - ideal for extremely large, hazardous, or tightly situated trees.
Crane-equipped removal and lifting capabilities enable Shaffer Tree Services to tackle large trees and risky placements that are hard to access. Customers recount trimming and removals on hillsides and lakesides in precarious locations, and in tight spaces around power lines, where traditional access is challenging. They frequently note working between structures—such as between sheds and fences—with tight fits and no collateral damage, a pattern that points to precise crane-assisted positioning. The crew is described as heavily outfitted and coordinated, able to handle complex, obstacle-heavy jobs quickly and efficiently. Cleanup is consistently thorough, leaving yards looking untouched except for the removed trees, branches, and stumps, which shows careful crane-supported work in the Michigan environment around Gun Lake and beyond.
Uses an aerial bucket truck for safe, efficient access to tall or hard-to-reach branches. Faster and more stable than climbing for many jobs.
The bucket truck capability lets Shaffer Tree Services reach high, hazardous limbs in challenging settings. Feedback highlights lakeside trimming on hillsides and work in tight spots near power lines, demonstrating safe, precise elevated access. Crews move efficiently with the bucket truck, coordinating steps and avoiding disruption even in obstacle-filled yards. In Dorr, Michigan, this bucket truck capability supports a professional service that handles large trees and tight sites with safety and clean results.
Equipped with stump grinding machinery to eliminate leftover stumps after removal. Leaves your yard clean and ready for replanting or landscaping.
Stump grinding is routinely included with their tree removal work, and customers note that Shaffer Tree Services handles the stump grinding as part of a smooth, complete project. The crew can grind stumps in challenging locations—on hills, near lakeside areas, and around structures or power lines—demonstrating precision in tight, obstacle-filled sites. Cleanup after stump grinding is consistently praised, leaving yards looking almost untouched and as if they were never there. Clients also highlight punctual, professional service and good value, reinforcing confidence in their stump-grinding capability as part of a full-service package in the Dorr, Michigan area.
On-site wood chipping turns bulky brush and branches into manageable mulch. Efficient cleanup and an option to keep the chips for your garden.
Chipper capability enables on-site processing of branches, which supports fast, tidy cleanups in challenging sites like Gun Lake hills and areas near power lines. Customers repeatedly note that after removal or trimming, there’s no mess and no lawn damage, highlighting effective debris management. The crew’s coordinated, efficient approach—with clear roles and little downtime—suggests that chipper work integrates smoothly with other equipment to minimize disruption. Overall, service quality is praised for clean-up and value, with many clients remarking that the yard looks untouched except for the removed trees.
Offers professional evaluation of your trees' health, structure, and risk level. Useful before buying property, after storm damage, or when a tree just doesn't look right.
Capable of thorough on-site risk assessments, they identify hazards such as widow maker limbs, proximity to structures and power lines, and challenging hillside or lakeside sites before work begins. They tailor plans for tight spaces and obstacles—around sheds, fences, and other structures—deploying the right crew and equipment to ensure safe access and minimal disruption, with cleanup that leaves the property looking undisturbed. Customers praise honest, precise assessments and realistic quotes that match the scope, including instances where risky removals were declined when not warranted. As a locally insured, ISA-certified arborist team serving the Wayland–Gun Lake region, they evaluate tree health and determine when pruning, cabling, or removal is appropriate, and they offer related services like fertilizing and lightning protection to support long-term tree health.
Skilled at working in tight spaces where trees sit close to homes, fences, garages, or power lines. Precision removal without damage to surrounding structures.
Near-structure work is a demonstrated strength, with crews handling trimming and removal in tight, high-risk spaces around homes, sheds, fences, and other obstacles. Customers consistently note success navigating narrow gaps and precarious angles, such as work between a shed and a fence or around power lines, while keeping disruption to a minimum. They rely on robust equipment—bucket trucks, cranes, and skilled climbers—to access hillside and lakeside sites where space is limited. Cleanup is thorough and property-friendly, with yards left looking as if the work never happened aside from the removed trees. Locally, in the Dorr area near Gun Lake and the broader Wayland region, the team earns praise for precise, safe work near structures and reliable, professional service.
Experienced handling oversized trees - tall, wide, or heavily branched. Removing or trimming a large tree requires specialized skill and equipment, and these pros have both.
Handling very large trees in challenging locations is a core strength. They routinely remove or prune trees that span across multiple properties, including very large walnut trees across three properties and enormous cottonwoods near a house, even when space is tight between sheds and fences. Access is enabled by cranes, bucket trucks, and other heavy equipment, allowing safe work around power lines, on hills, lakeside locations, and near structures. Projects are finished with thorough cleanup, leaving yards looking pristine and the landscape intact. Clients consistently note prompt communication, dependable scheduling, and fair pricing for large-scale work.
Specialists in the safe removal of dead, dying, or diseased trees. Dead trees are unpredictable - experience and caution matter.
Dead-tree removals and widow-maker hazards are addressed with precision by Shaffer Tree Services. They respond promptly to dangerous trees, with professional, honest communication and quick, on-site assessments after damaging events. They tackle work around power lines and near structures, navigating tight spaces and obstacles with a well-equipped crew. Cleanup is consistently thorough, leaving the property looking almost untouched after the trees are removed. They have the tools, crew, and experience to handle large removals across multiple properties, including stump grinding, while protecting lawns and landscaping. Based in Dorr, Michigan, they serve surrounding areas including Gun Lake and Wayland, delivering reliable, value-driven service.
Not just removal - these companies help you add trees too. Proper planting technique gives new trees the best chance at a long, healthy life.
Planting and tree introduction are among Shaffer Tree Services' core offerings, led by an ISA Certified Arborist and backed by over 16 years of local experience. They plant new trees and perform transplanting as part of landscape enhancement, with customers noting canopy management that helps sun reach the lawn and promote healthier turf. Their approach emphasizes careful placement and site protection during planting, paired with thorough cleanup so the yard looks untouched after work. The team’s ability to work around obstacles and in challenging spaces demonstrates their competence in integrating new plantings into complex landscapes.
Installs steel cables or braces to support weak branch unions, co-dominant stems, or leaning trunks - extending the life of a tree you don't want to lose.
Cabling and bracing capabilities are central to their service, deployed even in lakeside or precarious locations and areas near power lines to stabilize limbs before they fail. Customers describe the crew navigating obstacles and tight fits around structures with precision, leaving property undisturbed apart from the improved tree health and appearance. In dangerous scenarios, such as widow-maker trees or trees positioned between a shed and a fence, they respond promptly and implement targeted cabling and bracing to secure the tree safely. The work is paired with meticulous cleanup, with yards left looking as if they were never touched except for the absence of the problematic limbs. Based in Dorr, Michigan, Shaffer Tree Services operates as an ISA Certified Arborist-led team equipped to handle cabling and bracing as part of comprehensive tree care, including near-structure and power-line contexts.
Trained and equipped to work near energized power lines. This specialized work requires specific qualifications - not every company should attempt it.
Proximity work around power lines is a core capability, with projects described as taking place in precarious, lakeside locations near power infrastructure. They use bucket trucks and cranes to reach tall limbs safely without disturbing the lines. Customers consistently note punctual, coordinated crews who navigate obstacles and tight fits smoothly, leaving the site clean. Led by an ISA-certified arborist and fully insured, the team brings long-standing experience to hazardous line-work in the Dorr/Wayland area, delivering efficient, safe removals and trims.
Employs one or more ISA-certified arborists - credentialed professionals who've passed rigorous testing in tree care science and best practices.
ISA Certified Arborist leadership enables Shaffer Tree Services to perform high-stakes tree work—risk assessments, cabling, pruning, and storm-damage response near homes, power lines, and other structures—safely and efficiently. Customer feedback patterns show crews arrive on time, know their roles, and communicate clearly while navigating tight fits and hazardous locations. Cleanups are consistently praised, leaving properties looking as if the work never happened. In Michigan's Dorr/Wayland area, this combination demonstrates reliable, ISA-certified capability across large removals, stump grinding, pruning, and related arborist services.
A business with years - often decades - in the community. Local reputation and deep experience speak for themselves.
A long-established presence shows in a track record of reliable, on-time crews handling challenging removals and pruning across western Michigan, including the Gun Lake area. Customer patterns highlight teams that know their roles, move decisively in tight spaces, and safely navigate hazards like power lines and structures. Cleanup is consistently thorough, leaving properties looking restored long after work is done. Clients cite responsive communication, fair pricing, and the ability to tackle large trees, stump grinding, and crane-assisted jobs using equipment such as cranes, bucket trucks, and wood chippers. Led by an ISA Certified Arborist and fully insured, the company offers a broad suite of services from pruning and cabling to health assessments and storm response, reinforcing its reliability for multi-property projects.
Carries proper liability and workers' compensation insurance. If something goes wrong on your property, you're protected.
Being fully insured, Shaffer Tree Services can safely manage high‑risk, near‑structure work—such as lakeside trimming and operations around power lines—using cranes, bucket trucks, and other equipment to navigate tight spaces. Feedback shows a professional crew that arrives on time, knows each member's role, and completes the project with efficient teamwork and thorough cleanup. Property protection is a recurring theme, with customers noting minimal lawn damage and yard cleanup that makes the site look untouched except for the removed trees. They handle large, challenging removals in confined spaces—between sheds and fences or near roofs—with a well‑equipped team, reliably delivering value in Michigan's Wayland/Dorr area.
Competitive pricing without cutting corners. These arborists offer fair rates and transparent quotes, making professional tree care accessible for most budgets.
Affordable pricing stands out in their service offerings, with customers noting mid-range pricing and strong overall value. They handle challenging jobs—from lakeside trimming on Gun Lake and work near power lines to tight spaces around structures—without charging a premium, thanks to a capable crew and a fleet that includes cranes, bucket trucks, and stump grinders. Invoices often align with quotes, with reports highlighting no hidden fees. Cleanups are thorough and quick, leaving yards tidy and minimizing post-job costs or damage, while crews work efficiently and communicate well. Combined with ISA-certified arborist expertise and full insurance, this makes their affordable capability a reliable option for tree removal, pruning, and other services in Dorr, Michigan.
All debris - branches, logs, and brush - is hauled away as part of the job. No pile left behind for you to deal with.
Cleanup is included as a standard part of the service, and crews consistently leave the property looking almost untouched aside from the removed trees and limbs. In challenging sites—from lakeside trimming on Gun Lake to work around power lines and tight spots near structures—the team finishes with a clean, debris-free yard. Land and landscape are protected during the job, and the cleanup often extends to small touches like putting a bird feeder back. Across removals, stump grinding, and pruning jobs, the post-work area shows no stray debris or lawn damage, leaving the property looking neat and well cared for.
Fast to answer calls and quick to schedule. Whether it's routine work or an urgent situation, these businesses don't leave you waiting.
Promptness is a hallmark of their quick_response, with crews consistently showing up on time and jumping right into the work, each member clear on their role. In challenging conditions—lakeside trims in precarious spots and work near power lines—they assess quickly and move efficiently to complete the project. Customers note they frequently arrive earlier than hoped, work in unison, and finish on schedule, all while keeping disruption to a minimum. Cleanup is thorough and prompt, leaving the property looking nearly untouched after the job. This pattern is evident in Michigan communities around Gun Lake and Wayland, where fast, reliable response and execution are highly valued.