Eau Claire Tree Pros: Tree Removal, Stump Grinding & Tree Trimming

Tree removal, stump grinding and tree trimming for Eau Claire homes and business lots.

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Typical CostsHomeGuide's national averages: $200 to $500 to remove a tree under 30 feet, $120 to $400 to grind the first stump, $400 to $900 to trim a tree. Averages, not our rates.
What Affects the PriceHeight, closeness to the house or power lines, yard access, and whether stump grinding or haul-off is included.
How the Job GoesCall (715) 705-9101 or request your free estimate, get an on-site look, then a safety plan and utility locate before cutting, the work, and a walkthrough with you.
Clear, Itemized EstimatesA written scope that lists each item (cutting, haul-off, chipping, stump grinding, raking) and says up front what costs extra. No hidden fees.
Detailed CleanupChips raked, driveway and walks blown off, small twigs and debris picked up.
Lawn & Landscape ProtectionEquipment paths planned around ruts, sprinkler heads and garden beds. Ask on the estimate how the equipment reaches the tree.

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Arborist in a helmet and climbing harness cutting a tree trunk down in sections

Why Eau Claire Tree Pros Is Eau Claire's Tree Service Contractor

Locally owned and operated. Chippewa Valley trees, soils and winters are what we plan around.
Free on-site estimates. Someone looks at the tree in person before you get a price.
Homes and businesses. Backyards, rentals, storefront lots and church grounds.
Clean job sites. Brush chipped, wood hauled or stacked the way you asked, lawn raked.
On time. We show up when we said we would and call you if weather moves the plan.
Storm and hazard work. Trees on roofs, split trunks and hangers over the driveway.
Stump grinding with the takedown. Want the stump gone too? We add it to the same job when you ask.
Honest remove-vs-trim advice. If trimming or cabling can keep a tree standing, you will hear that from us.

Tree Removal, Trimming & Stump Grinding in Eau Claire, WI

Arborist in a climbing harness cutting a tree trunk with a chainsaw, sawdust flying

Tree Removal Service & Large Tree Removal

Our tree removal service takes down dead, dying or in-the-way trees the way your yard allows.

Open yard: felled in one piece
Near the roof or fence: taken down in sections on ropes
Wood hauled away or cut to firewood length, your call
Stump grinding priced as its own line

This tree cutting service covers whole trees and big limbs, including tree limb removal. We can add tree trimming service to the same visit. Large tree removal takes a plan for access, height, nearby buildings and power lines. Large trees near a house or garage come down in sections lowered on ropes.

Tree Trimming & Tree Pruning

Tree trimming and tree pruning take weight and risk out of the tree.

Deadwood removed
Limbs lifted off the roof and siding
Long branches thinned before snow and ice load them
Broken or hanging limbs cut clean at the branch collar

No topping. UW Extension lists it as an improper practice. Oaks and elms are trimmed in the dormant season. Our tree pruning service follows the same rules.

Stump Grinding & Tree Stump Removal

Stump grinding is how we handle tree stump removal. The stump gets ground several inches below the soil line so you can seed, sod or plant over it.

Priced by the stump's diameter at ground level
Chips left to fill the hole or hauled off, your call
Surface roots out in the lawn stay and break down over time

Emergency Tree Removal & Storm Tree Removal

Emergency tree removal and storm tree removal for a tree on the house, the garage or across the driveway.

Call (715) 705-9101 first and tell us what came down and what it is resting on. Then we plan how to get the weight off and the drive open. Leave cutting a loaded tree to a crew with ropes and rigging. This emergency tree service covers storm damage tree removal as well.

Hazardous Tree Removal & Dead Tree Removal

Hazardous tree removal and dead tree removal take more planning than a standard takedown, especially for big, leaning or decayed trees.

Which way it leans and how the roots are holding
What sits below it
Taken down in controlled sections

A crane comes in only when a yard has no drop zone and no room to lower pieces. Most removals never need one.

Tree Cabling & Bracing

Some trees are worth keeping even with a weak spot.

Split crotches
Co-dominant leaders
Heavy limbs over the house

Steel cables or bracing rods in the canopy can support these and lower the odds of a split. No hardware can promise a tree will hold, and if it should come down, you will hear that from us.

Commercial Tree Service

Commercial Tree Removal & Trimming

Commercial tree removal and trimming for parking lot islands, storefront trees and HOA common areas.

Early morning or weekend scheduling when traffic is light
Lots and walkways kept open
Cleanup done before customers and residents return

Campus, Church & Multi-Site Grounds

Schools, churches and institutional grounds with dozens of trees on one property or several.

We walk the grounds with your facilities person and sort out what needs work now and what can wait. You get one plan and one quote instead of separate visits.

Land Clearing, Lot Clearing & Brush Removal

Land clearing, lot clearing and brush removal for builders opening a lot or landowners reclaiming Chippewa Valley acreage.

Selective clearing keeps the good trees
Full clearing opens a building pad
Brush removal included either way
Stumps priced as a separate line

On construction lots, timing and access get set with your general contractor.

Native Trees We Work On in Eau Claire, WI

Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica)

Planted along Wisconsin streets and yards for decades.

DATCP and the DNR report emerald ash borer in all 72 counties. Dead ash turns brittle fast and gets riskier to climb, so timing matters. Whether yours comes down is decided on site.

Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)

Red oak grows big and heavy, so oak tree removal is a larger job and often a larger estimate.

Oak wilt is present in Wisconsin. UW Extension and the DNR advise pruning oaks in the dormant season, when the beetles that spread it are not active, so oak trimming is planned for that window.

Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)

The fall color and shade over a lot of Wisconsin houses and drives.

Late-winter cuts may drip sap. UW Extension says it looks messy but does not hurt the tree. Overgrown maples usually need limbs lifted off the roof and weight taken off long branches.

American Elm (Ulmus americana)

Dutch elm disease took most big street elms, but American elms still grow in yards and fencerows.

UW Extension advises against pruning elms in warm months, when the beetles that spread the disease are active. Elm trimming waits for the dormant season. Dead elms come down before limbs drop.

Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)

The tall, soft-needled conifer in Chippewa Valley yards and farm windbreaks.

Mature pines catch a lot of wind and snow, so limbs over roofs and drives need regular clearance. Removal often means sectioning a tall trunk with little room to drop it.

Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera)

White, peeling bark, suited to northern Wisconsin's cooler climate.

Heat or dry summers can stress birch and draw bronze birch borer, which shows up as dieback at the top of the crown. A declining birch gets looked at before anyone recommends trimming or removal.

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)

Fast-growing on Chippewa River bottomland and in low, wet yards.

Brittle wood that drops limbs in storms
Early-summer cotton that clogs screens and AC units

Big cottonwoods near a house are common candidates for weight reduction or removal.

What Tree Problems Do We Help With?

Leaning Trees

A tree leaning more than it did a year ago should be checked.

Cracked soil or raised roots on one side
Hanging limbs
Anything in the fall path

Soil and root signs like these can mean the root plate is shifting. Cabling helps some leaning trees. Others need to come down.

Emerald Ash Borer & Oak Wilt

DATCP and the DNR have confirmed emerald ash borer statewide. Signs to watch for:

Thinning at the top of the canopy
Small D-shaped exit holes in the bark
Heavy woodpecker activity on the trunk

Dead or dying ash dries out and gets brittle, so the focus is taking it down safely before limbs fall. Oak wilt is a fungal disease that attacks oaks, and it is serious for red oaks. Once a red oak is infected, prompt removal matters, so we look at the tree in person and tell you what we find.

How Much Does Tree Service Cost in Eau Claire, WI?

Every tree job gets priced after someone looks at it, because height, access and condition swing the number more than anything else. The ranges in the table are national industry averages from HomeGuide, shown so you have a starting point before the estimate.

Height and trunk size come first. A 25-foot tree in an open backyard is a short job, while a 70-foot oak leaning over the garage means climbing, rigging and lowering every piece. Dead trees can cost more than live ones, since brittle wood changes how a climber works.

Access matters next. Narrow gates, fences, slopes and septic fields all add hand work. Stump grinding, chipping and log splitting are usually separate lines, so ask for them on the estimate if you want them.

Storm work done the same day or next day often runs two to three times a scheduled job, per HomeGuide. On permits: trees on the boulevard or street right-of-way are handled by City of Eau Claire forestry, so check with the city before anyone touches a street tree. We do not publish a city fee.

Tree Removal Cost, Tree Trimming Cost & Stump Grinding Cost

Height, trunk size and how close the tree stands to the house or power lines move a removal price the most. The table lists national averages by tree size, and we price your tree after we see it. Trimming is priced per tree, based on how tall it is and how much has to come off. The table lists a national average per tree, and we confirm your price after we look at it. We price stump grinding by the stump's diameter at ground level. The table lists a national average for the first stump, and we confirm your number on site.

Want a real number for your yard? We will come look at it for free.

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Typical tree service costs (national industry ranges)
Service	Typical range
Tree removal, small (under 30 ft)	$200 to $500
Tree removal, medium (30 to 60 ft)	$500 to $1,500
Tree removal, large (60 to 80 ft)	$850 to $2,000
Tree trimming, per tree	$400 to $900
Stump grinding, first stump	$120 to $400
Emergency or same-day removal	2 to 3 times the standard rate
Branch chipping or debris haul-off	$50 to $100
Land or lot clearing, per acre	$1,200 to $8,000

Source: HomeGuide tree removal (Feb 2026), tree trimming and stump grinding cost guides. Industry averages, not this company's rates. Your estimate depends on the tree and the site.

What to Expect When You Hire a Tree Service Contractor

1. On-Site Estimate & Hazard Assessment
Storm damage or a planned removal, it starts the same way. Call (715) 705-9101 first and tell us what is going on: a tree on the house, a limb on the lines, a blocked drive. We set up a free on-site estimate, check the hazards and walk you through the options.
2. Safety Plan & Utility Locate
Before cutting, we mark a drop zone, plan the rigging and keep people and vehicles clear. When grinding or digging is part of the job, Diggers Hotline gets called so buried lines are marked first.
3. Removal or Trimming
Trees with open ground around them are felled. Trees near buildings come down in sections lowered on ropes. Trimming jobs get cut back to the clearance you asked for, nothing more.
4. Stump Grinding (If Requested)
If the stump is on the estimate, it gets ground below grade. You pick whether the chips stay in the hole or get hauled away.
5. Cleanup & Haul-Off
Brush goes through the chipper, wood is hauled off or stacked where you want it, and the lawn and drive get raked and blown clean.
6. Final Walkthrough
Before we leave, we walk the yard with you to make sure the work matches the estimate and nothing was missed.

Arborist roped into the top of a tall bare tree on a clear winter day

Tree Service in Chippewa Falls, Altoona, Lake Hallie & Menomonie

Eau Claire Tree Pros serves homeowners and businesses throughout the greater Eau Claire area, including Chippewa Falls, Altoona, Lake Hallie and Menomonie. If you are close to one of these towns and not sure we cover you, ask when you request your estimate.

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Tree Service FAQs

Do you grind the stump when you take the tree down?

Yes, when you ask for it. Stump grinding is a separate line on the estimate, so tell us you want the stump gone and it gets done as part of the same job.

Can you take down a tree right next to the house?

Yes. Trees close to a house, garage or fence are taken down in sections, with each piece lowered on ropes instead of dropped, so the structure stays out of the way.

When should oaks be trimmed in Wisconsin?

Wait for the dormant months, late fall into winter. UW Extension and the DNR advise against pruning oaks in spring and summer, since the beetles that carry oak wilt are active then and fresh cuts attract them.

Does emerald ash borer mean every ash has to come down?

No. EAB is in every Wisconsin county, but a dead or badly declining ash needs a different decision than a healthy one. Someone checks the tree in person and tells you what they find.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Eau Claire?

It depends on where the tree stands. Boulevard and street trees fall under City of Eau Claire forestry, so check with the city before any work on those. For trees on private property, ask the city if you are unsure, and we do not quote city fees.

Do you top trees?

No. Topping is listed by UW Extension as an improper pruning practice that leads to rot and weak regrowth. Height and weight come down with proper reduction cuts instead.

How long does a typical tree removal take?

Most single residential removals take part of a day, and a large or tight-quarters tree can take longer. Your estimate will give you a realistic idea for your tree.

Will homeowners insurance cover storm damage tree removal?

It depends on your policy. Many policies help when a tree damages a covered structure, and fewer cover a tree that falls in the yard without hitting anything. Check with your insurance agent.

Get a Tree Service Estimate in Eau Claire

Removal, stump grinding, trimming or storm cleanup, the first step is the same: a no-cost look at the tree in person. Tell us what is going on and we will set up a time.

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