(612) 216-1767 www.mntreesurgeons.com
Equipment and Capabilities: Crane, Chipper, Stump Grinder
Emergency and Storm: Storm Cleanup
Tree Services: Works Near Structures, Large Trees, Dead Tree Experience, Tree Assessments
Credentials and Trust: Long Established, ISA Certified
Customer Experience: Affordable
Minnesota Tree Surgeons has been serving the west metro and Lake Minnetonka region(s) for over 20 years. We have a commitment to ourselves and our clients to provide excellent work and deliver extraordinary service. Our team of tree care specialists, backed by our ISA Certified Arborists, provide quality tree care services including tree removal, tree trimming, storm cleanup, insect and disease treatments, and more. Continuing education is the forefront to our success and we love passing that knowledge on to the customer. Thank you for the opportunity to earn your business.
4.8 from 41 reviews
Crane-assisted removal for trees that can't be conventionally climbed or sectioned - ideal for extremely large, hazardous, or tightly situated trees.
The crane capability is repeatedly highlighted in client feedback, showing they can lift large trees over homes to a street-side chipper for safe, efficient work near structures. In Maple Grove, MN, they removed four huge pines from a backyard using a crane to lift the trees over the house, completing the job in under two hours and leaving the site neat. This approach is paired with careful teamwork and a strong emphasis on safety, with crews coordinating to avoid damage to roofs, gutters, and surrounding landscaping. The ability to manage removals near streets, power lines, and tight spaces demonstrates their capacity to handle restricted-area jobs across the west metro region.
On-site wood chipping turns bulky brush and branches into manageable mulch. Efficient cleanup and an option to keep the chips for your garden.
Their chipper capability is demonstrated by using a crane to lift large trees over structures and feed the material into a street-side chipper, enabling rapid on-site processing of bulky debris. In a Maple Grove job, four huge pines in a backyard were removed in under two hours, with the crew leaving the yard neat and tidy and hauling away the chips. This approach consistently proves safe and efficient even when work is near streets, power lines, or homes, delivering thorough cleanup with minimal disruption.
Equipped with stump grinding machinery to eliminate leftover stumps after removal. Leaves your yard clean and ready for replanting or landscaping.
Stump grinding is a core capability, with one client noting they ground up a huge stump, showing they can handle very large stumps on site. The work is paired with thorough cleanup, leaving the yard neat and debris-free after grinding. They operate carefully in tight or sensitive spaces—grinding stumps near houses or other structures without damaging surrounding vegetation or roofs. Customers also report competitive pricing and reliable quotes, making stump grinding part of a trustworthy, value-driven tree-removal service in the Maple Grove and west metro area.
Ready to respond after high winds, ice storms, or heavy snow bring trees and limbs down across your property.
Storm cleanup is a core capability, especially in Maple Grove and the west metro, where crane-assisted removals let them lift large trees over houses and navigate tight spaces near streets and power lines. In heavy-removal scenarios, they have completed multi-tree jobs quickly—often in just a few hours—with coordinated crews and careful debris routing to the street for chipping. Customers consistently note safe, precise work that protects roofs, gutters, decks, and surrounding landscaping, followed by thorough cleanup that leaves the property neat. They excel in tight spaces and near critical infrastructure, handling boulevard and property-edge removals without collateral damage and with flexible access to machinery as needed. With ISA-certified arborists and more than two decades serving Minnesota, they deliver reliable storm cleanup that restores safety and light while minimizing disruption to homeowners.
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 core strength, with removals and pruning performed in tight spaces adjacent to houses, garages, roofs, and even near power lines. Customers describe crews maneuvering large trees with cranes and careful rigging to clear obstacles—such as lifting four huge pines over a house to reach a street chipper—then finishing quickly and leaving the yard neat. They regularly handle work between structures, including sites between a house and a neighbor’s garage or yard, without damaging roofs, gutters, decks, or surrounding plantings. The team demonstrates precision in narrow spaces, like removing a large tree between homes or near the roof line, while keeping nearby structures safe. Feedback consistently highlights safety, cleanups, and clear communication about near-structure removals, reinforcing confidence in Maple Grove and the west metro area.
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.
They regularly remove very large trees, including a huge cottonwood and four large pines, demonstrating the capacity to handle substantial trunks and root systems. When space or safety constraints exist, they deploy a crane to lift trees over houses for street-side chipping, underscoring equipment readiness and precise coordination. The team works in tight, close-to-structure settings—between houses, near driveways, and adjacent to power lines—without compromising surrounding property. They can tackle towering, 50-foot-plus trees like a dead elm leaning over a home, delivering thorough removal with a clean site return. Customer feedback also highlights consistent professionalism, safety, and reliability in large-tree projects, with fast turnarounds and meticulous cleanup.
Specialists in the safe removal of dead, dying, or diseased trees. Dead trees are unpredictable - experience and caution matter.
Removal of dead trees is a core capability, with crews trained to assess health, identify risk, and execute removals of large, hazardous trees in yards and near structures. They handle difficult set-ups in tight spaces and near power lines, often using cranes to lift and move dead or leaning trees without compromising the home or nearby property. Clients repeatedly report precise, safe felling and thorough cleanup, with no lingering damage to roofs, gutters, decks, or landscaping. They pair honest tree-health guidance with clear, upfront pricing, helping customers decide when removal is the best option and offering thoughtful plans rather than pushy upsells. The team’s responsiveness and site-awareness shine in scenarios like avoiding nesting birds and handling tight residential spaces, making the work reliable and minimally disruptive.
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.
In Maple Grove, Minnesota, tree assessments are led by ISA-certified arborists who evaluate health and structural risk before any pruning or removal. Clients repeatedly note honest health appraisals and tailored plans—whether to prune, treat disease, or remove—aimed at protecting nearby structures and utilities, and coordinating around nesting birds. They assess site constraints such as proximity to houses, streets, and power lines, and plan controlled removals with cranes or careful rigging to avoid damage. They emphasize safety, and customers report thorough, tidy cleanups and minimal disruption to lawns and landscapes. Overall, the approach combines expert diagnosis of tree health with pragmatic treatment plans and transparent communication, reflecting strong local capability for managing complex or tight-space jobs.
A business with years - often decades - in the community. Local reputation and deep experience speak for themselves.
Over twenty years serving the Maple Grove area and the west metro around Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota Tree Surgeons has built a long-established reputation for dependable, high-quality tree care. Client feedback consistently highlights responsive quotes, transparent pricing, and work performed on schedule, even for large removals near houses or power lines. They handle complex jobs near structures and streets, often using cranes to lift trees over homes, while maintaining safety and delivering thorough cleanup. Led by ISA-certified arborists, the team provides health assessments and thoughtful planning to preserve trees when possible, backed by competitive pricing and reliable execution.
Employs one or more ISA-certified arborists - credentialed professionals who've passed rigorous testing in tree care science and best practices.
ISA-certified capability guides honest health assessments and thorough planning, with Brian described as a certified arborist whose expertise shapes both what gets done and how, including a careful no-spikes approach. Customers report transparent pricing and clear, health-focused guidance—advice on tree health and long-term care plans rather than automatic removal. In challenging, proximity-critical jobs—large removals near houses, streets, or power lines—the crew uses cranes, acts with precision, and leaves properties clean and undisturbed. In the Maple Grove and west metro area, this ISA-certified care is paired with responsive service and competitive pricing, yielding quick turnarounds and dependable results.
Competitive pricing without cutting corners. These arborists offer fair rates and transparent quotes, making professional tree care accessible for most budgets.
Competitive pricing and transparent quotes are a hallmark; customers consistently report the best price in the area and quotes that beat competing bids. For large, near-structure removals or crane-assisted jobs, they deliver value with fast, efficient work and thorough cleanup, often at a lower price than others. Final costs reliably reflect the initial estimate, with customers noting they pay exactly what was quoted, avoiding surprises. In Maple Grove and the broader west metro area, this affordability combines with expert arborists and careful planning to help homeowners get essential tree care without overpaying.