
Serving Howard City & all of West Michigan
Tree Service in Howard City, MI
Tree removal, trimming, stump grinding & 24/7 emergency storm response — from a licensed, insured, locally owned crew that treats your property like its own.
- 10 Years of Experience
- Licensed & Fully Insured
- Locally Owned & Operated
- Free Written Estimates
- 24/7 Emergency Response
What We Do
Complete Tree Care for Howard City & West Michigan
From a single hazard limb to whole-lot clearing, our crews handle every part of tree care — safely, cleanly, and to recognized standards.
Storm & Hazard Response
Tree Down or Threatening Your Home? Do This First
A blocked driveway is a tree-service problem. A tree on a power line is a safety emergency. Here is how to stay safe and get the right help fast.
If any tree, limb, or vehicle is touching a power line, keep everyone back and call Consumers Energy or 911 before any tree crew — a tree can conduct electricity even when nothing is visibly sparking.
| Cause | Warning Signs | Do This Now | Who to Call | Follow-Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High wind or thunderstorm | Uprooted tree, split crown, hanging limbs, blocked driveway | Isolate the area; do not cut or climb; photograph from a safe distance | Emergency services, then a tree crew | Stabilization or removal, haul-away, insurer documentation |
| Snow or ice loading | Bent limbs, cracked unions, sagging branches, a new lean | Keep people and vehicles clear; do not shake or pull limbs | Tree-service hazard assessment | Pruning, controlled removal, or follow-up assessment |
| Utility contact | Tree, branch, or vehicle touching a power line | Do not touch anything involved; keep your distance | Consumers Energy or 911 before any tree crew | Utility clearance first, then qualified tree work |
| Dead ash or decline | Dead canopy, bark loss, cavities, weak attachments | Keep the area beneath clear and request an assessment | A qualified tree professional | Prune, support, monitor, or remove based on risk |
| Wet wooded acreage | Soft ground or standing water near a creek or lake | Keep unnecessary equipment and vehicles off the work area | A tree crew with a ground-protection plan | Controlled access, rut prevention, careful cleanup |
Our crews respond around the clock and work to ANSI A300 tree-care and ANSI Z133 safety standards. Learn what to expect from 24/7 emergency tree service and storm damage cleanup, or read our guide on what to do when a tree falls on your house.

Locally Owned & Operated
A Howard City Tree Crew That Knows This Ground
We are based right here at 826 Sycamore St in Howard City, MI, and we work the same roads, lakes, and wooded lots you live on. With 10 years of industry experience behind every job, we know how soft the ground gets near Tamarack Creek, why the ash along the section roads keep failing, and why oaks should never be pruned in early summer.
Every job starts with a straight answer: whether your tree needs pruning, support, or removal, what it will take to do it safely, and exactly what it will cost. No pressure, no topping, no surprise charges — just careful work and a clean yard when we leave.
Straight Talk on Cost
What Tree Service Costs in Howard City
Most tree companies dodge the price question. We won't. Here is honest, regional cost context — plus exactly how our written estimates work.
These are published Grand Rapids-area regional proxies for planning only — not a Howard City quote. The real price depends on the tree's size, its distance from your home and power lines, access, and the cleanup you want. See our detailed tree removal cost guide for the full breakdown.
What moves the price
- Tree height, trunk diameter, lean, and overall condition
- Distance to the house, garage, fences, and power lines
- Whether we can fell it, or must rig it down in sections
- Climbing, bucket-truck, or crane requirements
- Haul-away, stump grinding, and site restoration
How our estimates work
- 1We inspect the tree, the target, and the access on site.
- 2We review whether pruning, support, or removal is the right call.
- 3You get a written, line-item scope — removal, haul-away, and stump grinding separated.
- 4We agree on the cleanup standard before any work begins.
- 5Clear payment terms — no surprise charges, ever.
Ready for real numbers on your trees? Get a free written estimate for tree removal, stump grinding, or any of our services.
Where We Work
Tree Service Across West Michigan
Based in Howard City, we serve Montcalm, Newaygo, Mecosta, and northern Kent counties — more than 60 communities and counting.
Our Promise
What You Can Count On From Every Job
We would rather earn your review than invent one. Here is the standard we hold ourselves to on every property.
Worked with us? We'd be grateful for an honest review — it helps your neighbors find us.
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Call, or Request Your Free Estimate
Reach us any time for storm emergencies, or send a few details and we'll follow up to schedule your free written estimate.
Trees Don't Wait — Neither Do We
Whether it's a storm emergency or a tree you've been meaning to deal with, D & B Tree Service is ready. Call now or request your free estimate.
- 10 Years of Experience
- Licensed & Fully Insured
- Locally Owned & Operated
- Free Written Estimates
- 24/7 Emergency Response



