Arborist sectioning a felled tree trunk in a residential yard

Residential Tree Removal

Tree Removal in Minneapolis & the Twin Cities

Safe, controlled removal of dead, damaged, crowded or hazardous trees from residential properties — including the cleanup afterward.

Fully Insured
24/7 Emergency Service
Professional Equipment
Complete Cleanup
Local Twin Cities Service

Some Trees Simply Need to Come Down

A tree that is dead, hollow, storm-split or leaning further each season stops being a landscaping question and becomes a property risk. Minnesota winters and summer storms put steady stress on mature hardwoods, and Emerald Ash Borer has left many Twin Cities ash trees brittle and unsafe to leave standing.

Removal near a house is a rigging job, not just a cutting job. Sections come down in a planned order so nothing lands on a roof, fence, deck, garage or garden bed. Tight backyards, narrow side yards and trees over structures all change the approach.

What the Job Includes

  • On-Site Assessment

    We look at lean, decay, targets below and access before quoting the work.

  • Controlled Sectioning

    Ropes and rigging lower limbs and trunk sections instead of dropping them.

  • Property Protection

    Work paths and drop zones are planned around lawn, hardscape and structures.

  • Full Cleanup

    Limbs chipped, wood removed and the work area raked out before we leave.

  • Stump Options

    Stumps can be ground down in the same visit — just ask when you book.

How a Removal Goes

  1. 01

    Assess

    Tree condition, lean, access and what sits below it.

  2. 02

    Set Up

    Drop zone, rigging and property protection in place.

  3. 03

    Remove

    Limbs and trunk sections lowered in a controlled order.

  4. 04

    Clean Up

    Debris hauled, area raked, stump ground if requested.

Related Work

Reference imagery shown while real project photos are being collected. Marked images are not customer jobs.

Tree being cut into sections in a backyardDemo image
Trunk sectioning after a controlled takedown.
Dead leaning tree over a house roofDemo image
The kind of dead, leaning tree that should not wait.
Crew loading branches into a chipper truckDemo image
Debris chipped and hauled as part of the job.

Common Questions

Still unsure? Call 651-333-0515 and describe the tree — we can tell you what the job involves.

Request Your Free Tree Service Estimate

Tell us about the tree and the property. Photos help us understand access, height and what is around the tree.

  • Fully insured crew
  • 24/7 emergency availability
  • Cleanup included
  • Minneapolis & Twin Cities
Is the tree currently on a house, vehicle, utility line or blocking access?
Photos of the tree (up to 5)

For immediate emergencies, call 651-333-0515

Tree service crew working on a residential property in the Twin Cities

Need Tree Service?
Let's Take Care of It.

From routine trimming to emergency tree removal, LEO TREE SERVICE LLC is ready to help protect your property.

  • Fully Insured
  • •24/7 Emergency Service
  • •Minneapolis & Twin Cities
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