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D & B Tree Service — Expert Tree Care & Removal, Howard City MI
D & B Tree Service crew removing a large tree at a Howard City, Michigan home

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

Get Your Free Estimate

Free written estimates. For emergencies, please call (855) 615-0568.

Licensed & insured · Locally owned · No obligation

10 Years of Experience Licensed & Insured 24/7 Emergency Service Free Written Estimates Locally Owned & Operated Full Cleanup Guaranteed

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.

CauseWarning SignsDo This NowWho to CallFollow-Up
High wind or thunderstormUprooted tree, split crown, hanging limbs, blocked drivewayIsolate the area; do not cut or climb; photograph from a safe distanceEmergency services, then a tree crewStabilization or removal, haul-away, insurer documentation
Snow or ice loadingBent limbs, cracked unions, sagging branches, a new leanKeep people and vehicles clear; do not shake or pull limbsTree-service hazard assessmentPruning, controlled removal, or follow-up assessment
Utility contactTree, branch, or vehicle touching a power lineDo not touch anything involved; keep your distanceConsumers Energy or 911 before any tree crewUtility clearance first, then qualified tree work
Dead ash or declineDead canopy, bark loss, cavities, weak attachmentsKeep the area beneath clear and request an assessmentA qualified tree professionalPrune, support, monitor, or remove based on risk
Wet wooded acreageSoft ground or standing water near a creek or lakeKeep unnecessary equipment and vehicles off the work areaA tree crew with a ground-protection planControlled 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.

Why D & B Tree Service

The Careful, Local Crew You Actually Want in Your Yard

Anyone can drop a tree. Doing it without damaging your home, your lawn, or your trust is the part that takes real skill — and it is what we are known for.

24/7 Emergency Response

Storms do not keep business hours. When a tree hits a home or blocks a drive, our line is answered around the clock.

Licensed & Fully Insured

Current general-liability coverage you can verify before we start. Tree work is dangerous — insist on it from anyone.

Local West Michigan Crews

Based right here in Howard City. We know the terrain, the ash decline, the oak wilt window, and the storms.

Honest Prune-or-Remove Advice

We do not treat removal as the default. If your tree can be saved with pruning or cabling, we will tell you.

Tight-Space Rigging Experts

No safe drop zone? We lower trees in sections to protect roofs, fences, gardens, and lines below.

Clean, Line-Item Estimates

Removal, haul-away, and stump grinding are separated in writing, so you know exactly what you are paying for.

The D & B Tree Service team with equipment in Howard City, Michigan

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.

Tree removal

$400 – $1,900

many residential jobs (~$1,100 avg); large or complex removals run higher

Tree trimming & pruning

$200 – $1,500

depends on the size of the tree and how much of the crown needs work

Stump grinding

$100 – $400

per stump; diameter, depth, and access change the number

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

  1. 1We inspect the tree, the target, and the access on site.
  2. 2We review whether pruning, support, or removal is the right call.
  3. 3You get a written, line-item scope — removal, haul-away, and stump grinding separated.
  4. 4We agree on the cleanup standard before any work begins.
  5. 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.

We Show Up & Communicate

We answer the phone, arrive when we say we will, and keep you informed from the estimate to the final walk-through.

We Protect Your Property

Ground protection on soft lawns, rigging near structures, and a clean site every time — your yard is left usable.

We Do What We Quote

The written scope is what you get: no upsells mid-job, no surprise charges, no debris left behind.

Worked with us? We'd be grateful for an honest review — it helps your neighbors find us.

Reviews & how to leave one

Get In Touch

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.

Request a Free Estimate

Free written estimates. For emergencies, please call (855) 615-0568.

Licensed & insured · Locally owned · No obligation

Common Questions

Howard City Tree Service FAQs

Straight answers on cost, safety, timing, and what to expect.

Keep people and pets away, do not touch the tree, line, vehicle, or fence, and call the utility or emergency services before a tree crew. A tree can conduct electricity even when nothing is visibly sparking. Photograph the situation only from a safe distance.

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
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