Tree Services
Tree Removal
Whether a tree is damaged, dead, or a safety hazard, our crews ensure safe and efficient removal with minimal disruption to your property.
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Local, expert tree care for Minnetonka's lakeshore properties and mature oak canopy, from oak wilt management to 24/7 storm response, backed by written estimates and full insurance.
99% recommended
Why Minnetonka
Local tree care for Minnetonka.
Serving Minnetonka, Minnesota through our Minneapolis crew, with the same expert arborists, the same standards, and the same around the clock availability.
What we do
Tree care in Minnetonka, made easy.
Tree Services
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Keep your trees safe, structured, and looking right. We remove dead or overgrown branches, improve clearance, and reduce storm risk.
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Emergency & Storm Damage
When storms cause tree damage, our emergency team responds quickly to remove hazards, clear debris, and restore safety.
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WindReady™ Storm Prep
Strategic pruning, cabling, and bracing to reduce storm damage risks before severe weather hits.
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Safety & Risk Assessments
Identifying potential hazards before they become problems. Tree stability, structural integrity, and surrounding risks evaluated on-site.
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Virtual Consulting & Estimates
Get expert arborist guidance without a site visit. Share photos or video of your trees and receive a written assessment and estimate within 24 hours.
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Multi-Location Management
Simplify tree care across multiple properties with a single, trusted provider. Consistent maintenance and emergency response.
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HOA & Property Management
One point of contact for the whole community: scheduled rounds, board-friendly reports, and uniform standards across every lot.
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Municipal Tree Care
ROW maintenance, public works contracts, and storm response for city forestry teams. We handle permits and traffic plans.
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Fortune-500 Grounds
Corporate campuses, hospital systems, and headquarters landscapes. Quarterly walks, annual risk reports, COIs on file.
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Commercial Emergency Response
Under 2-hour dispatch to any property in our service area. Liability coverage and safety plans on file with your operations team.
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Property Tree Inventory
A geotagged inventory of every tree on the property: species, age, condition, and recommended work, refreshed annually.
Learn more →What people are saying
Rated 4.9 stars across 140+ reviews.
Real reviews from real customers, straight from our Google Business Profile. Here's what people say once the crew has packed up and the yard is clean.
JB
★★★★★
March 11th, a brief but strong storm came through Goodlettsville and blew over two giant trees in my front yard; one which was being supported by a 3rd tree that was facing and threatening my house. It was an…
Julie Bangs●3 days ago
JM
★★★★★
From the time I inquired w this company about removing a tree that was strongly impacted from the major strong 80 mph winds on March 3, 2023, they provided us w exceptional service in every way . They were…
Jeanne Mason●3 weeks ago
GH
★★★★★
CATS crew was amazing across the board from Mike & Lisa & Joe to the crew that came to our house. The consultation was easy and informative and made me feel comfortable in choosing them. The price was less…
Guy Hunt●1 month ago
Local expertise
Why an Expert Arborist Matters in Minnetonka
Minnetonka’s identity is tied to its lake, and that shows in the tree canopy: mature oaks and lindens crowd close together on lakeshore lots, sharing root zones in fertile loam that stays wet for weeks after a wet spring. That density is exactly the setup that lets oak wilt move from a single infected tree to several of its neighbors underground, and it is why an arborist familiar with Minnetonka’s lakeshore lots looks below ground, not just at the canopy.
The Certified Arborist Tree Service walks every Minnetonka estimate with an experienced arborist, follows ANSI A300 pruning standards, and backs risk assessments with TRAQ qualified documentation, useful when shoreline vegetation rules or an HOA are involved. We carry full general liability and workers’ compensation on every crew.
Minnetonka’s Tree Challenges
Oak wilt is the defining risk for Minnetonka’s mature lakeshore oaks, spreading efficiently through grafted roots in tightly grouped stands, and rapid summer leaf drop on an otherwise healthy oak is the sign to call an arborist before doing any pruning yourself. Emerald ash borer has also worked through the metro’s ash population, and standing dead ash near a lake home is a real fall hazard.
Minnesota’s cold humid continental climate layers seasonal risk on top of both: heavy snow and ice loading tests weak branch unions each winter, and derechos or severe summer thunderstorms move fast across open water and can expose root systems already stressed by disease. We plan removals and pruning around that calendar and check shoreline rules before any work happens near the water.
Service area
Our Minneapolis service area.
Minnetonka is in the Minneapolis service area. Calls route through national intake until local coverage is verified.
Areas we cover
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Minnetonka FAQ
Local questions, local answers.
Don't see your question? Call us. Every call is answered by a human arborist, day or night.
Do you serve Minnetonka, MN?
Yes. The Certified Arborist Tree Service works throughout Minnetonka, including properties along Lake Minnetonka's shoreline. Call for a free on-site estimate.
How fast can an arborist get to my property?
Most estimate visits happen within 24 hours, and storm emergencies get a crew on site the same day. We answer the phone around the clock, not a call center.
I have mature oaks near the lake. What should I watch for?
Rapid summer leaf drop is the main warning sign of oak wilt, and lakeshore oaks often grow close enough together to share root grafts, so one infected tree can threaten its neighbors.
Are shoreline trees regulated differently?
Often yes. Lake Minnetonka shoreland has its own vegetation rules, and we help identify what applies before recommending removal or major pruning near the water.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. We carry full general liability and workers' compensation coverage on every crew member, and can email a current Certificate of Insurance before work begins.
Take back your trees today
One expert arborist. Every tree on your property.
Free estimate. Twenty-four-hour response. No contracts. No commitments.
Or call (844) 835-8733, answered 24/7 by a human.
