- Public record
- 4.9 average from 677 Google reviews
- Checked before we climb
- Licensed and insured, BBB Accredited, certified arborists on the crew
- Scheduled work, not guesswork
- Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
- Start with a person
- 612-895-0042
Why Easy Tree is different
We don't just have experienced people. We have a system.
Tree removal is too complex to depend entirely on memory, habit, or the way we've always done it. The Easy Tree Standard gives our crews a repeatable way to organize trucks, tools, work zones, equipment, cleanup, and jobsite responsibilities. That means a more controlled operation at your home.
- Sort
Bring what belongs. Remove what doesn't.
Equipment and tools are intentionally selected instead of hauled along by habit.
Why it matters to you: Less clutter means less confusion and fewer unnecessary obstacles around your property.
- Set in Order
Everything has a place.
Saws, ropes, rigging, fuel, hand tools, and first aid equipment have locations.
Why it matters to you: Crews spend less time searching for equipment and the work area stays more predictable.
- Shine
A clean workspace is part of the job.
Trucks, tools, and work areas are maintained while the work is happening.
Why it matters to you: Professional work should look professional while it's happening, not just after everyone leaves.
- Standardize
The process shouldn't change depending on who shows up.
Truck organization, equipment placement, jobsite procedures, and crew expectations are standardized wherever practical.
Why it matters to you: You get a more consistent experience from Easy Tree instead of relying entirely on individual habits.
- Sustain
Standards only matter if they're followed.
Checklists, crew expectations, accountability, and continuous improvement keep the system repeatable.
Why it matters to you: Important details are less likely to be forgotten simply because the crew is busy.
There's a reason our jobsites look different.
See How The Easy Tree Standard WorksSmall systems prevent expensive mistakes.
A chainsaw sitting randomly on the ground may not seem like a big problem, until a skid steer runs over it.
Under the Easy Tree Standard, tools belong in designated areas. Work zones can be visibly defined so operators and ground crews know where equipment belongs and where machines should not travel.
Give everything a place, then build the habit of putting it there.
That kind of thinking extends throughout the operation.
What kind of tree problem are you dealing with?
Sorting the problem is the first step of the standard. Pick the situation that sounds closest to what you are looking at in the yard.
- A tree may need to come downLeaning, damaged, dead, crowded, or too close to something important.Check Tree Removal
- Branches are becoming a problemOver a roofline, driveway, walkway, fence, or neighboring property.Check Tree Trimming
- A stump is still in the wayLeft after removal, catching the mower, or taking up usable ground.Check Stump Grinding
- Storm damage changed the yardFallen limbs, split trunks, blocked access, or damage near a structure.Get Storm Tree Help
- The tree just looks wrongThinning canopy, cracks, fungus, dead limbs, sudden lean, or root movement.Request a Closer Look
TreeCheck
Start with the tree details.
The standard starts before anyone drives out. Instead of guessing over the phone, TreeCheck collects photos, location, urgency, and what sits near the tree, so the crew that arrives already knows what the job needs.
Step 1
Send photos
The tree, the base, and what sits near it.
Step 2
Share what changed
A lean, a split, dead limbs, or a stump still in the way.
Step 3
Get a clearer next step
Which service the situation points toward, and how urgent it looks.
Tree services for the problems Prior Lake homeowners actually notice.
Different work, same standard. Every service below runs on the same setup, work-zone, and cleanup process.
Service
Tree Removal
For trees that are leaning, dying, crowding a roofline, or sitting too close to a driveway to leave alone.
Ask About This TreeService
Tree Trimming & Pruning
When a tree is worth keeping but the limbs, clearance, or growth pattern need attention.
Ask About This TreeService
Stump Grinding
What happens to the stump after a removal, and what the yard looks like when the grinding is done.
Ask About This TreeService
Emergency Tree Service
A limb is down, a tree shifted, or something is resting where it should not be. Safety comes first.
Ask About This TreeService
Tree Health Inspection
A closer look when you cannot tell whether a tree is declining, stressed, or still stable.
Ask About This TreeService
Commercial Tree Service
Tree work for properties, associations, and businesses that need scheduling and site access planned.
Ask About This TreeTree work costs more or less because the details change.
A tree in an open yard is different from a tree leaning over a garage. Size, condition, access, cleanup, urgency, and stump needs all affect the work. Standardize is why that scope goes in writing first, so the number does not move once the crew is on site.
Real tree problems make better proof than broad claims.
Each write-up notes how the site was set up and cleaned, not just what came down.
Field note
Prior Lake tree removal near a structure
See the site conditions and the work.
Field note
Storm-damage tree cleanup
See the site conditions and the work.
Field note
Stump grinding after removal
See the site conditions and the work.
A 4.9-star record across 677 Google reviews.
Neighbors across Lakeville, Prior Lake, Savage, Apple Valley and the rest of the metro have left public feedback on this crew. Read it in their own words rather than ours.
4.9
Average Google rating from 677 reviews
Licensed and insured
BBB Accredited, with certified arborists on the crew.
Senior and military discounts
Mention it with your photos and it is applied to the written price.
On the day of the job
What happens on your property, in order.
The five principles are not a wall poster. This is the sequence they turn into once a truck is in your driveway.
Step 1
SortBefore the trucks arrive
The job details decide which saws, rigging, and equipment get loaded. Gear that has nothing to do with your tree stays behind.
Step 2
Set in OrderWalkthrough and staging
The crew walks the property with you, then sets a staging area for tools and a path for equipment before a saw starts.
Step 3
Set in OrderA defined work zone
The drop zone, the tool area, and the machine path are separated so ground crew and operators are not working over each other.
Step 4
ShineCleanup runs with the work
Brush moves to the chipper as it comes down and wood is stacked or loaded through the day instead of piling up until the end.
Step 5
StandardizeThe same sequence every time
Setup, cutting sequence, and cleanup follow the same order whichever truck and crew pull into your driveway.
Step 6
SustainFinal walkthrough and checklist
The site is checked against a list, you see the finished work, and anything the crew learned goes back into the process.
Storm response
When a storm changes the yard, start with safety.
If a tree is on a structure, blocking access, split, leaning, or near wires, keep people away and call before moving heavy limbs yourself.
Availability: Storm and hazard calls are handled during business hours, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Leave a message or send photos outside those hours and the crew picks it up the next business morning.
Questions homeowners ask first
Where the work happens
Not sure what the tree needs?
Send a few photos and details through TreeCheck. The first step is simply understanding whether the situation points toward removal, trimming, stump grinding, storm help, or a closer look.