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Best Tree Services in Birmingham, MI (2026)

By Aaron Scott|4 min read||Birmingham, MI

Michigan wind storms bring down limbs every year, and a tree over your roof is a roofing problem waiting to happen. We pulled every tree service Google lists in Birmingham, MI, checked which ones actually have an address in town, read their reviews, and went through their websites to build this list.

How we chose this list: Tree services are sorted by Google rating weighted by review count. Companies based in Birmingham come first, and where the city has fewer than five we added the nearest well-reviewed companies and say where they are based. This list is updated for 2026.

Quick Comparison

#CompanyRatingReviewsPhone
1Trspros LLC Stump Grinding/ tree service★★★★★5.058(231) 683-6892
2Modern Tree & Landscape llc★★★★★4.751(248) 561-2733
3Longtree Tree Service★★★★★5.0346(248) 290-9417
4Infinity Tree & Outdoor Services★★★★★5.0282(248) 305-0519
5Elvis tree service LLC★★★★★5.0229(248) 660-5493
#1

Trspros LLC Stump Grinding/ tree service

★★★★★5.0(58 reviews)

Address: Southfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48076

Phone: (231) 683-6892

Website: trsprosstumpgrindingandtreeservice.com

Credentials: ISA Certified Arborist

Trspros LLC is in Southfield, next to Birmingham, and serves Birmingham homeowners. The crew handles tree removal, trimming, pruning, stump grinding and lot clearing. Reviewers mention large removals in tight spots, such as a tree between two houses and a tree leaning toward a home, taken down without damage to houses or landscaping. Some say the crew came out the day after they called. Cleanup comes up often: reviewers describe branches shredded, debris hauled away and stumps ground down before the crew left. Pricing is described as competitive and reasonable, and several reviewers say they now recommend the company to friends and family.

What stands out:

  • ISA Certified Arborist credential listed on website
  • 24-hour emergency service listed on website
  • Website also lists stump removal and wood chipping
  • Reviewers mention removal of a maple over 100 years old
#2

Modern Tree & Landscape llc

★★★★★4.7(51 reviews)

Address: 1221 Bowers St #1741, Birmingham, MI 48012

Phone: (248) 561-2733

Website: moderntreeandlands.wixsite.com

Landscape design and installation are the core of Modern Tree & Landscape, a full-service firm in Birmingham that also lists pruning. Reviewers describe a mix of tree, shrub and yard projects: clearing brush and unwanted growth, transplanting large shrubs, removing overgrown holly and choosing new trees and shrubs for a planting plan. Others mention yearly maintenance visits with mulch, aeration, spaded edges and shrub trimming. Reviewers also mention clear updates during a project and fair pricing. This is a good fit if your tree work is part of a bigger landscape plan.

What stands out:

  • Claims 23 years in business
  • Free estimates listed on its website
  • Website lists Birmingham, Troy, Royal Oak and Bloomfield service areas
  • Reviewers mention design consultations with suggested plans
#3

Longtree Tree Service

★★★★★5.0(346 reviews)

Address: 23800 Eight Mile W, Southfield, MI 48033 (in nearby Southfield, 7.8 miles from Birmingham)

Phone: (248) 290-9417

Website: longtree.net

Customer reviews supply most of what is known about Longtree Tree Service, which is based in Southfield and serves Birmingham from there, about 7.8 miles away. Reviewers describe removals ranging from a dead, leaning tree pressed into the side of a garage to two 60-foot blue spruce taken down, stump ground and cleaned up in about four hours. Others mention a property visit where the company assessed their trees and explained the job in depth. Arriving on time is a common theme, along with clear communication about the scope of the work from the first phone call onward.

What stands out:

  • Reviewers mention free estimates booked by appointment
  • Reviewers describe polite, considerate crews
  • Reviewers mention fair prices and prompt service
  • Reviewers mention removing trees for safety reasons
#4

Infinity Tree & Outdoor Services

★★★★★5.0(282 reviews)

Address: 4301 Orchard Lake Rd Ste 180-121, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323 (in nearby West Bloomfield Township, 7.9 miles from Birmingham)

Phone: (248) 305-0519

Website: infinitytree.com

Based in West Bloomfield Township, Infinity Tree & Outdoor Services serves Birmingham from there, about 7.9 miles away. Reviewers describe tree removal, trimming, branch removal around houses and clearing overgrown bushes and tree lines. A recurring theme is the estimate visit: reviewers say the team came to the property, laid out options and explained the process and the reasons behind it before work started. One reviewer notes the advice to remove two trees proved right once the logs were opened up. Crews are described as polite, friendly and on time, and the cleanup afterward gets repeated mention.

What stands out:

  • Reviewers mention hiring them on a neighbor's recommendation
  • Reviewers mention fair pricing for tree and branch work
  • Reviewers describe safe, careful work around homes
  • Owner visits the property to assess work, per reviewers
#5

Elvis tree service LLC

★★★★★5.0(229 reviews)

Address: 23491 Middlebelt Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336 (in nearby Farmington Hills, 8.5 miles from Birmingham)

Phone: (248) 660-5493

Website: elvistreeservice.com

Credentials: ISA Certified Arborist

Experience and equipment are the focus at Elvis tree service LLC, which is based in Farmington Hills and serves Birmingham from there, about 8.5 miles away. The website says each crew averages a combined 20 years of experience and lists dump trucks, chippers, stump grinders and loaders. Services include tree removal, trimming, pruning, stump grinding, storm damage work and lot clearing. Reviewers mention fast turnaround, including one multi-tree job quoted on a Wednesday and finished that Friday at a reasonable price. Others describe careful work around houses and neighboring property, arrival time updates and thorough cleanup.

What stands out:

  • ISA Certified Arborist credential listed on website
  • Website mentions insurance and offers free estimates
  • 24-hour emergency service listed on website
  • Reviewers mention trimming done to keep trees balanced

How We Built This List

  • Google reviews and ratings pulled via the Google Places API on 2026-11-04, sorted by rating weighted by review count.
  • Location. Companies with an address in Birmingham, MI rank ahead of companies based nearby, and nearby ones say where they are based.
  • ISA Certified Arborist on staff, where stated.
  • Proof of liability and workers' compensation insurance, which matters more in tree work than in almost any other trade.
  • Google rating weighted by review count.
  • Storm and emergency removal availability.
  • Website review for services offered, years in business and any licenses or credentials the company publishes.

Licensing in Michigan: Michigan does not license tree services. Insurance is the credential that matters: ask for a certificate of liability and workers' compensation before anyone climbs. ISA Certified Arborist is the voluntary credential worth looking for.

Disclosure: Roofing Army is a roofing company. We do not do this kind of work, we have no business relationship with the companies above, and nobody paid to be listed. We built this list because our customers in Birmingham ask us who to call. Verify licenses and get more than one quote.

Need a Roofer in Birmingham, MI?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a tree service based in Birmingham?

Yes. Modern Tree & Landscape llc is based in Birmingham. Its main work is landscape design, installation and maintenance, and it lists pruning among its services. For a crew focused on tree removal and stump grinding, Trspros LLC Stump Grinding/ tree service is in Southfield, next to Birmingham. Longtree Tree Service in Southfield, Infinity Tree & Outdoor Services in West Bloomfield Township and Elvis tree service LLC in Farmington Hills all serve Birmingham from under nine miles away.

Should I trim trees before a roof replacement in Birmingham?

Yes. Overhanging limbs scrape shingles, drop debris into valleys and gutters, and shade roofs so they stay wet. We recommend trimming anything within ten feet of the roof. Doing it before a replacement means nobody is dropping branches onto new shingles, and the roofing crew has clear access. Michigan does not license tree services, so ask for a certificate of liability and workers' compensation before anyone climbs.

Does homeowners insurance cover tree removal in Michigan?

It depends on your policy and on why the tree is coming down. A tree that falls on your house or another covered structure is often handled differently from a healthy tree you choose to remove. Read your policy and call your agent before work starts. Whoever you hire, ask for a certificate of liability and workers' compensation, since Michigan does not license tree services and insurance is the credential that matters.

Does Roofing Army remove trees?

No. Roofing Army does roofing only, so we do not remove or trim trees. For tree work, use one of the companies on this list. Once limbs are cleared back at least ten feet from your roof, it is worth checking the shingles, valleys and gutters for damage the branches left behind. Roofing Army inspects roofs for free in Birmingham.

About the Author

Aaron Scott, Owner, Licensed Residential Builder

20+ years in the home service industry. Licensed residential builder in Michigan. Owner of Roofing Army with offices in Oxford, Ferndale, Rochester Hills, Plymouth, and Jenison.

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