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Tree Removal in Michigan

Dead, leaning, or too close to the house? We take down problem trees safely — even in tight spots near wires and structures — and leave the yard spotless.

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  • Family-Owned & Local
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  • 4.9★ · 31 reviews
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Some trees have to come down. Maybe a silver maple is dropping limbs over your driveway, an ash has finally succumbed to emerald ash borer, or a big cottonwood is leaning a little more toward the house every year. When a tree becomes a hazard, waiting only makes it more dangerous — and more expensive.

Hayworth Tree Service removes trees of every size across Mid-Michigan, from a single dead maple in a Lansing backyard to a row of overgrown pines along a fence line. We are family-owned, fully insured, and known for one thing above all: getting the tree down without touching your house, fence, or flower beds — and cleaning up like we were never there.

What you get with Hayworth Tree Service

  • Fully insured crew — your property is protected
  • Precision rigging for trees near homes, wires, and fences
  • Complete cleanup: brush chipped, wood cut, yard raked
  • Free, no-obligation written estimates

Signs a Tree Should Be Removed

Dead or dying

Bare branches in summer, bark falling away, fungus at the base, or a canopy that thins from the top down. Dead trees get brittle fast and fail without warning.

Leaning or heaving

A sudden lean, cracked soil, or lifted roots on one side means the anchor is failing. That is a tree on borrowed time, especially before a Michigan windstorm.

Too close to the house

Trunks against the foundation, limbs on the roof, or roots into the sewer line. Sometimes the smart move is removal and a fresh start with the right tree.

Storm or pest damage

Split trunks, hanging limbs after a storm, or an ash riddled with D-shaped exit holes. When more than a third of the crown is gone, removal is usually the safe call.

How We Remove a Tree

  1. 01

    Free on-site assessment

    We come out, look at the tree, the target zone, and the access, then give you an honest recommendation and a written price. No pressure, no surprises.

  2. 02

    Plan the drop

    Open yard? We fell it in one piece. Tight quarters near the house or wires? We climb and rig it down in controlled sections, roping each piece to the ground.

  3. 03

    Take it down safely

    Our crew works to industry safety standards with the right saws, ropes, and equipment — protecting your property and everyone on site.

  4. 04

    Clean up completely

    We chip the brush, cut the wood to your preference, rake the debris, and can grind the stump. You come home to a clean, open yard.

Hayworth Tree Service crew performing tree removal in Mid-Michigan

What Affects the Cost of Tree Removal

Every tree is different, so we never quote a real price sight unseen. After a quick look we give you a firm, written estimate. Here is what moves the number up or down:

Size and species

Height, trunk diameter, and wood type all matter. A slender birch is a quick job; a towering, dense oak or a stringy silver maple takes more time and equipment.

Location and access

A tree in an open field is straightforward. One wedged between a house, a shed, and the neighbor’s fence takes careful climbing and rigging — and more time.

Proximity to targets

Power lines, roofs, pools, and gardens near the tree mean we rig it down piece by piece instead of felling it, which adds labor.

Cleanup and stump

Hauling all the wood away costs more than leaving it split for firewood. Stump grinding is an easy add-on we can bundle into the same visit.

Why choose Hayworth Tree Service for tree removal

This isn’t a side gig or a national chain — it’s a local, family-owned crew that does tree removal the right way and stands behind every job.

  • 31 five-star reviewsA 4.9-star reputation built job by job across Mid-Michigan.
  • Licensed & fully insuredProof of insurance on request before we ever start — your property is protected.
  • Family-owned & localYou deal with Steven Hayworth and the crew directly, never a call center.
  • Fair, upfront pricingFree written estimates and honest quotes — no hidden fees or surprise add-ons.
  • Spotless cleanup, every timeWe chip, cut, and rake until your yard looks like we were never there.

Why homeowners across Mid-Michigan call us first

Read our reviews and you will see the same words over and over: professional, careful, fair, and clean. Customers in Lansing, St. Johns, and Okemos tell us the crew treated their yard like their own and left it spotless.

We also know Michigan trees. We work around oak wilt timing, we recognize a hazard ash before it drops, and we know how a rain-soaked spring lean on a cottonwood tends to end. That local know-how is the difference between a clean removal and an expensive mistake.

Tree Removal across Mid-Michigan

We bring tree removal to homeowners and businesses throughout the Greater Lansing area. A few of the communities we serve:

St. JohnsDeWittLansingEast LansingOkemosHoltMasonGrand LedgeCharlotteDelta TownshipAlmaOwossoMount PleasantAll service areas

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What our customers say

“Highly recommend Hayworth Tree Service. I reached out early this spring and had a response in a timely manner. Much to my surprise they contacted me and had availability the following day. The process and clean up was fantastic. The tree was very large, next to my house and had some wires to work around. Very professional service. I'd call them again for any tree service needs!”
Sara Martens2 months ago
“Steven and his crew took great care of me. I had some major trees along the back of my house that needed to go. Steven was great in communication all the way from estimates to scheduling and completion. His quote beat most but I was happy to pay more than a few based on his knowledge, experience and skill.”
Rick de Varonaa year ago
“Steve and his crew did a GREAT job removing a tree following a storm. Highly recommend.”
Kelly Eberleya year ago
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Questions & Answers

Tree Removal FAQs

We can. Stump grinding is a common add-on — we grind it several inches below grade so you can reseed or replant. Ask for it when you get your estimate and we will bundle it in.

Ready to get started with tree removal?

Call Hayworth Tree Service for a free, no-obligation estimate — friendly, insured, and local to Mid-Michigan.

  • Free written estimates
  • Licensed & insured
  • 31 five-star reviews
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