Professional tree removal for homes and businesses in Grand Rapids and surrounding Michigan communities.
B. Haney and Sons Arborists provides expert tree removal throughout Grand Rapids, with ISA-trained arborists, ANSI Z133 safety standards, and the right equipment for every situation. From small ornamentals to massive heritage trees over structures, we plan each takedown carefully and execute it cleanly. Carrying on a tree care tradition since 1940 means we have seen and removed every type of tree in every type of situation.
Whether you own a single-family home or manage a commercial property in Grand Rapids, professional tree removal is essential for keeping your trees healthy, your property safe, and your insurance liability low. B. Haney and Sons Arborists has completed thousands of tree removal projects across Michigan, and our Grand Rapids customers benefit from that depth of arborist experience on every job.
We understand that tree removal can feel uncertain when you are not a tree expert yourself. That is why B. Haney and Sons Arborists makes the process simple for Grand Rapids property owners — free written estimates, transparent pricing, full insurance coverage, complete cleanup, and a dedicated crew leader from start to finish. Your satisfaction with the work is our standard.
Our proven tree removal process delivers reliable results for Grand Rapids property owners every time.
We walk your property, evaluate the tree, identify target zones, and plan the rigging approach — bucket truck, climbing, or crane as the situation requires.
Our crew secures the work area, places equipment for optimal positioning, and confirms emergency procedures before climbing. Spotters watch for unexpected hazards throughout the takedown.
B. Haney and Sons Arborists takes down trees in Grand Rapids, MI with controlled rigging on every section. Whether by climber, bucket truck, or crane, every piece comes down where we intended — not where gravity wanted it.
We chip the small branches, cut the trunk to manageable lengths, haul wood away (or stack as firewood at your option), grind the stump if requested, and rake the work area smooth.
Have questions about tree removal in Grand Rapids, MI? Start here.
Tree removal in Grand Rapids typically ranges from $400 to $1,800 for standard residential trees and $2,000 to $6,000 or more for very large trees, hazardous trees over structures, or removals requiring crane assistance. Pricing depends on tree size, species, location relative to buildings and power lines, access for equipment, and whether stump grinding is included. B. Haney and Sons Arborists provides free written estimates.
Yes. B. Haney and Sons Arborists provides 24/7 emergency tree response throughout Grand Rapids and surrounding Michigan communities. For trees on houses, blocking driveways, or hanging dangerously after storms, we typically reach the property within 1 to 4 hours of the call — day, night, weekends, holidays.
Most homeowner policies cover removal of trees that have fallen on insured structures (house, garage, detached buildings). Standing trees usually are not covered for removal unless they are clearly hazardous to the structure. B. Haney and Sons Arborists works with insurance adjusters in Grand Rapids and provides documentation that supports legitimate claims.
Tree removal permits in Grand Rapids depend on local ordinances, the tree species, the trunk diameter, and whether the tree is on private property or in the public right-of-way. Some Michigan municipalities protect heritage trees and certain native species. B. Haney and Sons Arborists checks local rules and pulls permits on your behalf when required.
Our reputation is built on results. Here is what our customers have to say.
"Got a written arborist consultation report for a real estate transaction — needed documentation that several trees on the property were not hazardous. Report was thorough, professional, and got accepted by the title company without issue. Quick turnaround too."
"I have been using B. Haney for our property for years. They prune our maples every other winter and the trees have never looked healthier. There is something to be said for hiring an arborist company that has been doing this since 1940 — the experience shows in every cut."
"The crew leader took the time to walk me through exactly what they were going to do before they started cutting. That kind of communication is rare. The work itself was textbook professional and our trees are in great shape."