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 Prior Lake, from removals and structural pruning to 24/7 storm response, backed by written estimates and the insurance that matters.
99% recommended
Why Prior Lake
Local tree care for Prior Lake.
Serving Prior Lake, Minnesota through our Lakeville crew, with the same expert arborists, the same standards, and the same around the clock availability.
Prior Lake's shoreline properties face wind exposure and saturated soil that inland Scott County lots do not, and our arborists factor that into every assessment near the water.
What we do
Tree care in Prior Lake, 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, reports a board can read, 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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Corporate Campus Grounds
Corporate campuses, hospital systems, and headquarters landscapes. Quarterly walks, annual risk reports, and paperwork your facilities team can keep on file.
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Commercial Emergency Response
Fast dispatch to any property in our service area, with the insurance that matters and safety plans your operations team can review.
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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
MD
★★★★★
My family had a tree removal emergency! A large tree in our back yard was on fire and splitting down the middle. The fire department came out the night before to extinguish the fire, but when I woke up the…
Mysty Diehl●6 weeks ago
Local expertise
Why an Expert Arborist Matters in Prior Lake
Prior Lake sits in Scott County and takes its name from the lake that shapes much of the community around it, which means a meaningful share of the trees here grow right up to the shoreline. Those trees carry a different risk profile than a tree set back on a typical inland lot: more direct wind exposure off open water, and soil that often stays saturated longer than the fertile loam to heavy clay found elsewhere in Scott County. Add in a cold humid continental climate with severe winters, and shoreline trees end up working harder than most.
That is where an experienced eye matters. A tree that looks stable set back from the water can be a real hazard right at the shoreline, where root systems have less room to anchor and wind has a clear run at the canopy. We produce written tree risk assessments using TRAQ methodology, accepted by HOAs, insurance carriers, and legal counsel, and every crew carries the insurance that matters.
Prior Lake’s Tree Challenges
Freeman maple, littleleaf linden, and honeylocust are common in Prior Lake’s residential areas, and mature ash and oak still stand throughout the older, more established sections near the water. Emerald ash borer and oak wilt threaten that older canopy, and Dutch elm disease remains a lingering risk wherever elm survived.
Storm exposure is the defining challenge for Prior Lake’s lakeside trees specifically. Snow and ice load breakage is a given every winter, and derechos or severe summer thunderstorms move across open water with little to slow them down before reaching the shoreline. An expert arborist weighs that added wind exposure, not just species or age, before recommending a pruning or removal plan.
Service area
Our Lakeville service area.
Prior Lake is in the Lakeville service area. Calls route through national intake until local coverage is verified.
Areas we cover
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Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake, MN?
Yes. The Certified Arborist Tree Service works throughout Prior Lake and the surrounding Scott County area. 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.
Do shoreline trees need different care than trees elsewhere in Prior Lake?
Yes. Trees along the lake face more direct wind exposure and often sit in soil that stays wetter longer, both of which affect root stability. We assess shoreline trees with that added exposure in mind.
What tree problems are most common in Prior Lake?
Emerald ash borer, oak wilt, and Dutch elm disease affect the area's mature trees, on top of snow and ice load breakage every winter. An arborist can tell you which apply to your specific trees.
Do you provide documentation for my HOA or insurer?
Yes. We provide written, signed tree risk assessments using TRAQ methodology, accepted by HOAs, insurance carriers, and legal counsel.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. We carry the insurance that matters, the kind that protects every inch of your property.
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.
