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Best Tree Services in Utica, MI (2026)

By Aaron Scott|5 min read||Utica, 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 Utica, 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 Utica 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
1Andy's Arbor Care LLC★★★★★5.041(248) 808-8082
2Travis Tree Service LLC★★★★★4.862(586) 781-2237
3Viking Tree & Stump★★★★★5.0610(248) 906-5388
4Budget Tree Service, Inc.★★★★★5.0213(586) 781-3049
5StumpWerx Tree Service★★★★★5.0183(248) 606-9731
#1

Andy's Arbor Care LLC

★★★★★5.0(41 reviews)

Address: 5752 Auburn Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48317

Phone: (248) 808-8082

Website: andysarborcare.com

Andy's Arbor Care LLC is in Shelby Township, next to Utica, and serves Utica. Its website puts safety and tree health first and says the crew stays in constant communication with customers until a job is finished. Reviewers describe a crew that arrives when expected, stays friendly and keeps homeowners informed. One review mentions a tall dead pine taken down with every bit of the tree removed. Others mention thorough cleanup, with one saying the yard looked like no one had been there. Reviewers also say the crew is knowledgeable and passionate about trees, and that the focus stays on keeping trees healthy.

What stands out:

  • Free estimates for removal, trimming and pruning
  • Reviewers mention estimates scheduled within 24 hours
  • Reviewers describe fast response after storm damage
  • Reviewers mention careful work around pools and fences
#2

Travis Tree Service LLC

★★★★★4.8(62 reviews)

Address: 6019 Auburn Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48317

Phone: (586) 781-2237

Website: travistree.com

Credentials: ISA Certified Arborist, Family owned

In Shelby Township, next to Utica, Travis Tree Service LLC works across Macomb and Oakland County and serves Utica. Reviewers describe tall old pines close to a house taken down with methods that spared the lawn and property. One homeowner mentions a same-day visit after an old maple lost a third of itself overnight. Others say the first visit came with a detailed explanation of how the job should be done, and that the advice on what each tree really needed was accurate. One review describes the crew clearing large cottonwoods, honeysuckle bushes and old stumps. If you have a large tree hanging over your house, reviewers note the attention to safety.

What stands out:

  • Over 30 years of hands-on experience
  • ISA Certified Arborist listed on website
  • Family owned, third-generation business
  • Free estimates for removal, trimming and stump grinding
#3

Viking Tree & Stump

★★★★★5.0(610 reviews)

Address: 44755 Bayview Ave Apt 3307, Clinton Township, MI 48038 (in nearby Clinton Township, 6.1 miles from Utica)

Phone: (248) 906-5388

Website: vikingtreeandstump.com

Credentials: ISA Certified Arborist

Based in Clinton Township, Viking Tree & Stump serves Utica from about 6.1 miles away. The crew handles tree removal, trimming, pruning and storm damage. Its website also lists landscaping work such as tree planting, arborvitae planting, hedge trimming and mulch installation. One reviewer describes cranes brought to several properties, with large trees removed in under half a day at each. Another mentions a tree that came down on a fence and was moved to the top of the schedule. Reviewers also describe fast turnaround, with one job quoted on a Wednesday and finished that Friday. Cleanup comes up often, including a crew that blew debris off the homeowner's cars.

What stands out:

  • Website lists an ISA Certified Arborist
  • Emergency tree service available 24 hours
  • Stump grinding and stump removal offered
  • Reviewers mention lawn mats used to protect grass
  • Free estimates on residential and commercial work
#4

Budget Tree Service, Inc.

★★★★★5.0(213 reviews)

Address: 62200 Van Dyke Ave, Washington, MI 48094 (in nearby Washington, 8.7 miles from Utica)

Phone: (586) 781-3049

Website: budgettreeservicewashingtonmi.com

Storm work is a common theme in reviews of Budget Tree Service, Inc., which is based in Washington and serves Utica from 8.7 miles away. The crew handles tree removal, trimming, pruning and storm damage. Reviewers describe several urgent jobs: a weeping willow split in half by a storm, a neighbor's oak that fell onto a house, and a tall pine leaning toward a driveway. Others mention care in the yard, saying you could not tell the equipment had been there. Reviewers describe the crew as fast, friendly and precise, with thorough cleanup at the end. A testimonial on the website describes a large tree removed from a tight spot over a septic system and next to a power line.

What stands out:

  • Website says the company is insured
  • Emergency service available around the clock
  • Lot clearing and land clearing offered
  • Free estimates on removal and stump grinding
  • Reviewers mention reasonable, affordable pricing
#5

StumpWerx Tree Service

★★★★★5.0(183 reviews)

Address: 16670 Glenmoor Blvd, Macomb, MI 48044 (in nearby Macomb, 4 miles from Utica)

Phone: (248) 606-9731

Website: stumpwerxtree.com

Credentials: Licensed and insured (per website)

Stump grinding is in the name, but StumpWerx Tree Service takes on full tree jobs too. The crew is based in Macomb and serves Utica from 4 miles away. Its website describes a local Macomb crew that enjoys heavy work, from tall trees down to ground level. Reviewers describe a team that works together like clockwork. One homeowner mentions two large pines next to the house, quoted on a Saturday and removed a few days later. Another describes two boulevard trees taken down in about an hour. Cleanup comes up often, including a crew that cleaned the street where the wood chipper had been parked.

What stands out:

  • Licensed and insured, according to its website
  • Emergency and storm damage service around the clock
  • Stump grinding, tree removal and pruning offered
  • Reviewers mention on-time arrival and reasonable pricing

How We Built This List

  • Google reviews and ratings pulled via the Google Places API on 2026-11-06, sorted by rating weighted by review count.
  • Location. Companies with an address in Utica, 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 Utica ask us who to call. Verify licenses and get more than one quote.

Need a Roofer in Utica, MI?

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. Roofing Army inspects roofs in Utica for free, quotes five options at different price points, and takes no deposit until the job is done.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a tree service based in Utica?

None of the tree services on this list are based inside Utica. The closest are Andy's Arbor Care LLC and Travis Tree Service LLC, both in Shelby Township, the next town over. StumpWerx Tree Service is based in Macomb, about 4 miles away. Viking Tree & Stump in Clinton Township and Budget Tree Service, Inc. in Washington also serve Utica.

Should I trim trees before a roof replacement in Utica?

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 the tree work before a replacement keeps branches and debris off the new shingles and gives the roofing crew clear access. Schedule the tree service first so the trimming is finished before tear-off begins.

Does homeowners insurance cover tree removal in Michigan?

It depends on your policy and what happened. Many homeowners policies help pay to remove a tree that falls on your house, garage or fence because of a covered event like a wind storm, usually subject to your deductible and coverage limits. Routine removal of a dead or healthy tree that has not hit anything is usually not covered. Read your policy or call your agent first. Michigan does not license tree services, so also ask for a certificate of liability and workers' compensation.

Does Roofing Army remove trees?

No. Roofing Army does roofing only and does not remove or trim trees. For tree work, contact one of the tree services on this list. Roofing Army does inspect roofs for free in Utica, so if a limb has scraped your shingles or a tree has come down on your roof, we can check for damage once the tree service has cleared it.

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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