Michigan’s Expert Tree Removal & Tree Care Service

You can trust the Certified Arborists of CHOP to take the best care of you and your trees. We stay up-to-date on the latest in best practices and technology for tree maintenance, and we maintain extensive knowledge of tree healthcare.

We’ll listen to your needs, and based on our experience, we will construct a personalized plan for executing your needs when you need it, within your budget, and with unmatched precision. Explore our services below and find out how we can help you successfully achieve your needs.

  • Land & lot clearing

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    We'll carefully and safely remove hazardous branches, and if necessary, trees, so that your overhead lines and infrastructure are safe from any costly damage. We follow best practices and use landing zones to ensure the safety of all people on site.

  • Tree Removal

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    Got a pesky tree obstructing your beautiful landscape and views? Is your tree dying? Is it a safety hazard to you or your belongings? Then you just might need your tree removed. Our experts have decades of experience and have the best equipment to do the job.

  • Tree Trimming

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    The key to healthy trees, and a beautiful, well-kept landscape is by giving your trees a trim. This keeps wild tree branches from becoming safety hazards, maintains appearance, and enables the tree to be its healthiest.

  • Tree Health Care

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    We'll assess your trees for pests, disease, or other signs of health issues, and we'll create a plan to treat your trees. Chopping down trees is our last resort, from pruning to treatments, we'll do what we can to save your trees. We'll help you keep your trees in great health.

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Environmental Benefits of Trees in Urban Areas

Most people associate cities with a lack of green space, lots of pollution, and an overall disconnect from…  more

5 Things You Should Know About Oak Tree Care During The Winter

Introduction Winter is coming, and with such a short time to prepare, you need all the help you…  more

How To Identify A Dead Tree

One of the best parts of spring is watching the seasonal deciduous trees begin to sprout with their…  more

How Do Trees Interact With Their Environments

How do trees interacting with their environment affect communities? Do you ever wonder why neighborhoods with plenty of…  more

What is an Arborist?

Strong, healthy, beautiful trees are a clear indication of a well-maintained, thriving, happy, and desirable community or home,…  more

3 Reasons to Leave Tree Work to the Professionals

Tree work may look simple. It’s not. While it may seem straightforward to trim or cut down a…  more

How Can We Eradicate The Hemlock Bug?

Like many other pests and parasites that have devastated plant populations in North America and worldwide, the hemlock…  more

What Are The Current Threats To Urban Trees?

Many people take trees for granted, but they add so much value and beauty to their surroundings, whether rural…  more

Why Oak Wilt Disease Is An Issue And Common Precautions

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources would like residents in state to watch for any appearance of oak wilt in…  more

How To Handle Beech Bark Disease

Yet another threat to West Michigan's forests and trees is emerging in our area. Beech bark disease results…  more

Which Trees Keep Their Leaves During The Winter?

In late winter, the sky is often gray, and the skyline is a stark outline of bare trees…  more

Preventing Girdling Injury To Your Trees And Bushes

The heavy and persistent snows of winter during 2013 and 2014 meant that animals who otherwise would have…  more

Do Trees Hibernate In Winter?

Everyone notices in the fall when trees put on their spectacular leaf show in order to preserve their…  more

Should You Prune Your Trees During The Fall Season?

Many people have questions about pruning and the best time for pruning the trees on their property. Is…  more

Why Are My Evergreens Losing Their Needles?

Recently, we've received many phone calls from clients concerned about the amount of needles their evergreens have been…  more

Why Is There Such Beautiful Fall Color in Michigan?

Michigan, a state of rolling hills and deciduous forests, is a wonderful place to be in early fall.…  more

Do Trees Talk To Each Other?

Do trees talk to each other? For some people, even nature lovers, the idea is ludicrous, but recent…  more

How To Repair Damaged Trees In Kent County After A Tornado

On the night of July 7, 2014, an EF1-rated tornado blew through Kent County, leaving in its wake a…  more

How Much Water Does a Young Tree Need?

If you were one of the homeowners or tree enthusiasts who planted a tree this spring, you might be…  more

Maple Tree Seeds: Everything You Need To Know

Every year, the return of spring is a welcome change from winter. After months full of snow, slushy…  more

Why Are My Evergreens Brown This Spring?

This spring many homeowners are noticing that their conifers and spruces did not fare very well over the…  more

Help Grand Rapids Plant Trees This Spring With The Urban Forest Project

Late winter and early spring is the best time to plant a tree in Grand Rapids, Michigan for…  more

Remember To Inspect Trees After Winter In Grand Rapids

A whiff of spring is finally in the air, and we Michiganders will finally have the opportunity to…  more

Excavator Removing Pine Tree

https://youtu.be/XPNe93wSzvI   Just the other week, Timpson Transport, Inc. began construction on a new addition to our office.…  more

Why You Should Not Remove a Tree With a Bulldozer

Three years ago, my dad was landscaping the pond across the street from our house. In the same…  more

Changing Our Integrated Pest Management Program to Address Spruce Disease

Our certified arborists at Chop have noticed several outbreaks of spruce disease on the properties we manage, so we have…  more

Saving Trees Damaged By Storms

Carefully assess storm-damaged trees to determine which are worth saving and which are goners. Heavy storms rolled through…  more