Tree Removal FAQ — Livonia, MI

The cost depends on several things: how tall the tree is, how wide the trunk is, and what is around it. A small dead tree in an open backyard costs far less than a large silver maple leaning over a roof near Five Mile Road. Access also matters — if a crew cannot get equipment close, the job takes longer. Call (734) 245-8742 for a free estimate.

The City of Livonia's Forestry division manages trees in the right-of-way, which is the strip of land between the sidewalk and the street. You generally cannot remove one of those trees without city approval. Trees on your private property usually do not require a permit, but it is worth confirming before work starts. We can help you sort out which category your tree falls into.

A tree that has already fallen on a structure, is blocking a driveway, or is visibly cracked and leaning after a storm is an emergency. Livonia gets heavy ice storms in January and February that split large trees fast. If a tree came down or looks like it is about to, call (734) 245-8742 and describe what you are seeing.

Most single-tree jobs in a typical Livonia yard take two to four hours from first cut to cleanup. A very large tree or one in a tight space near a house or fence takes longer. We give you a time estimate when we quote the job so you know what to expect that day.

Yes. We haul the wood, branches, and chips away when we leave. Some homeowners want to keep the firewood, and that is fine — just tell us when we quote the job. If a stump remains after removal, we can grind it on the same visit or schedule a separate trip.

The clay soil in this part of Wayne County is heavy and holds water. After a wet spring or a string of rainy weeks, the ground gets saturated and root systems lose their grip. A lot of the trees planted in Livonia neighborhoods in the 1960s and 1970s are now large enough that when they go, they go hard. If a tree looks like it is leaning more than it used to, have someone look at it before the next storm season.