Troy's expert arborists. Oakland County, storm season to snow load.

From ash removal to structural pruning to overnight storm response, we keep Troy trees standing through the ice loads, derechos, and borer pressure that define tree risk across Oakland County. Expert arborists, on call around the clock.

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Why Troy

Why Troy trees need a real arborist.

The Certified Arborist Tree Service brings expert arborists, consistent standards, and the insurance that matters to your property in Troy, from a single removal on a quarter acre lot to a full storm cleanup after a summer derecho rolls through Oakland County.

Troy's cold humid continental climate stacks severe winters against warm, storm prone summers, and most of the city sits on fertile loam that turns to heavy clay in low spots, ground that holds water long after a spring thaw and stresses root systems most people never think to check.

That local read, knowing which species are already compromised by borers or root disease and how a heavy snow load or a straight line wind event finds the weak point first, is the difference between a tree that gets managed and one that comes down on a roof.

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Why Troy trees fail

The risks we watch in Troy right now.

When a tree fails on a Troy property, the cause is almost always one of a handful of problems we check for on every visit.

Emerald Ash Borer

Decades into the infestation, Troy's remaining ash trees are largely dead or structurally compromised. Standing ash near a house or driveway is a removal candidate, not a wait and see.

Oak Wilt

Red oaks share root grafts underground, so wilt moves tree to tree through the neighborhood. We flag wilting canopy fast and time any oak pruning outside the spring risk window.

Snow and Ice Load Breakage

Troy winters pile wet snow and ice onto broad canopied maples and lindens. Codominant stems and poor branch attachment are what actually snap, so we prune for structure before the first storm.

Derecho and Thunderstorm Windthrow

Summer straight line wind events hit trees already weakened by clay soil saturation or root disease hardest. We assess root plate stability, not just canopy health, on every storm prep visit.

Service area

Our Troy service area.

Serving Troy and the surrounding Oakland County communities.

Areas we cover

Click an area to learn more about our work there.

Free estimate

Troy crews, one form away.

Tell us what is going on with your trees. An arborist who works Troy calls you back, walks the property, and puts the price in writing before anything is scheduled.

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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.

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

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

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What we do

A geotagged inventory of every tree on the property: species, age, condition, and recommended work, refreshed annually.

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Trees we know

The Troy species list, and what we watch for.

Local soil, local weather, local pests. Each species here fails in its own way, and we plan around all of them.

Freeman Maple

A fast growing hybrid planted heavily along Troy streets and yards, prone to included bark and weak branch unions that split under ice load without early structural pruning.

Littleleaf Linden

Common in Troy's older subdivisions, where dense multi stem crowns trap wet snow and need thinning to keep the weight off any one limb.

Honeylocust

A tough, wind tolerant shade tree in newer Oakland County developments, though poor pruning history often leaves codominant leaders that need correction, not just trimming.

Hackberry

Tolerant of Troy's heavier clay soils but prone to witches broom growth and canopy dieback that we distinguish from more serious disease on every inspection.

Norway Maple

Widely planted decades ago and now mature enough that surface roots and shallow anchoring make it a windthrow risk in saturated clay after heavy rain.

Sugar Maple

A native holdover in older Troy yards, valued for fall color but vulnerable to root stress where compacted soil and salt runoff from nearby roads limit water uptake.

Local expertise

Why an Expert Arborist Matters in Troy

Oakland County grows demanding trees on demanding ground. Decades of emerald ash borer pressure, oak wilt moving through root grafts, and clay soil that saturates in spring mean a tree that looks fine from the street can already be compromised underneath. A crew with a chainsaw treats the tree that already failed; an arborist reads the one about to.

Every estimate in Troy is walked by an experienced arborist who checks root flare, branch attachment, and canopy signs specific to this region before recommending anything. Cuts follow ANSI A300 standards, risk assessments are TRAQ qualified, and you get a written plan before work begins.

Across Oakland County

Farmington Hills, Southfield, Rochester Hills, Novi, and the rest of Oakland County share Troy's clay soil, borer pressure, and winter storm exposure, but each community has its own mix of tree age and canopy density.

Every city in our coverage area has its own page covering the species, soil conditions, and storm risks we plan around there, so the read on your trees is specific to where you actually live.

Troy FAQ

Local questions, local answers.

Don't see your question? Call us. Every call is answered by a human arborist, day or night.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Troy?

Requirements vary by lot, zoning, and whether the tree is protected under city ordinance. We confirm what applies to your exact Troy address and handle any permit or arborist report before work begins.

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, even after a wide reaching Oakland County wind event.

Are Troy's ash trees still worth saving?

Rarely at this stage. Decades of emerald ash borer pressure have left most untreated ash structurally unsound. An arborist can tell you honestly whether treatment or removal is the safer call for your tree.

Why does my tree keep losing branches every winter?

Heavy snow and ice load exposes weak branch unions that summer pruning misses. We prune for structure, not just shape, so the tree carries winter weight without failing.

What standards do your arborists follow?

Every job runs to ANSI A300 pruning standards, and risk assessments follow TRAQ methodology. An expert arborist conducts every estimate personally.

Are you insured?

Yes. We carry the insurance that matters, the kind that protects every inch of your property.

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