Climbing arborist pruning branches above a suburban roof

Trimming & Pruning

Tree Trimming & Pruning in Minneapolis

Clearance over roofs, driveways and walkways, deadwood removed, and pruning that keeps your trees healthier and better shaped.

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

Overgrown Branches Cause Slow, Expensive Damage

Limbs resting on shingles wear through roofing. Branches over a driveway drop debris on vehicles. Dense, unpruned canopies catch wind and snow load, which is exactly how large limbs fail during a Twin Cities storm.

Good pruning is selective. Removing the right branches improves light, air movement and structure; removing too many, or cutting in the wrong place, weakens the tree. We prune with the tree's long-term health in mind, not just the shape of the day.

Why Homeowners Trim

  • Roof & Gutter Clearance

    Raise the canopy off shingles, siding and gutters.

  • Deadwood Removal

    Dead and hanging limbs come out before they fall on their own.

  • Storm Resilience

    A thinned, balanced canopy handles wind and wet snow better.

  • Healthier Growth

    Proper cuts at the right points help the tree seal and recover.

  • Sightlines & Access

    Clear walkways, driveways, play areas and street views.

How Trimming Works

  1. 01

    Walk the Tree

    We agree on clearance goals and which limbs come out.

  2. 02

    Climb or Lift

    Access set with ropes or equipment, depending on the tree.

  3. 03

    Prune

    Selective cuts for clearance, deadwood and structure.

  4. 04

    Clear the Site

    Brush chipped, lawn and beds raked clean.

Related Work

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Arborist pruning a maple over a houseDemo image
Raising a canopy off a roofline.
Brush being loaded for chippingDemo image
Trimming debris does not stay in your yard.
Sectioned limb wood on the groundDemo image
Larger limbs cut down and removed.

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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