Madison's tree canopy tells the story of the isthmus: deep-rooted bur and red oaks from the old oak savanna, sugar maples shading 1890s Victorians in Tenney-Lapham and Vilas, and hundreds of ash trees now dying or gone from emerald ash borer. Winter ice storms, summer thunderstorms, and wet heavy snow load limbs over roofs and power lines every year.
When a tree threatens your home, blocks your driveway, or a limb hangs over your roof in Madison 53792, Madison Tree Service responds fast. We know these neighborhoods, these soil conditions, and these trees. We've removed hazard oaks from narrow Marquette lots, cleared storm damage from Shorewood Hills, and ground stumps on the wide lots of Westmorland and Hill Farms. experienced arborists, fully insured, and local.
Tree Service in Madison (53792)
Madison sits on glacial ground between two lakes, with drumlins and gentle slopes that steepen toward the Driftless Area ridges to the west. Our residential neighborhoods range from 1890s clapboard Victorians on tight isthmus lots to 1950s brick ranches on wider grounds to newer subdivision homes on cul-de-sacs in Fitchburg and Verona. The tree species match the age and location: old-growth oaks and maples on historic blocks, street-planted honeylocust and silver maples in mid-century zones, and mixed plantings on newer edges.
What keeps our crews busy is what the climate does to these trees. Emerald ash borer has killed thousands of ash trees across Madison and Dane County, leaving hazardous dead limbs and hollow trunks. Oak wilt threatens red oaks on wooded lots. Long cold winters with heavy wet snow and ice load limbs that crack or snap. Summer thunderstorms and straight-line winds drop canopy over driveways, roofs, and power lines. We handle removal, trimming, stump grinding, and emergency response across Madison and the surrounding area, from downtown to the edges of Middleton, Verona, and Waunakee.
Our services in Madison
- Tree Removal in Madison · Safe removal of hazardous, dead, or unwanted trees of any size.
- Tree Trimming & Pruning in Madison · Professional pruning to improve tree health, structure…
- Stump Grinding in Madison · Complete stump and surface-root grinding to reclaim your yard…
- Emergency Tree Service in Madison · 24/7 emergency response for storm-damaged, fallen…
- Hedge Trimming & Shrub Care in Madison · Clean, healthy hedges and shrubs shaped to your property line and style.
- Land Clearing in Madison · Lot clearing, brush removal, and defensible-space work for construction…
- Arborist Consultation in Madison · Expert arborist assessment of tree health, hazard risk, disease…
How a Job Works in Madison
You call us at (608) 292-4948 or request a free estimate online. Our team visits your property to assess the tree, its location, access, and what needs to happen. On the isthmus and in older neighborhoods, tight lot lines and proximity to structures or power lines shape the work. We discuss timing, cost, and what cleanup looks like.
On the day of the job, we arrive with the right equipment. For tree removal, we use rigging, cranes if needed, and careful felling techniques to protect your roof, fence, and neighbor's property. For trimming and pruning, we thin crowns, remove dead wood, and reduce hazard limbs while keeping the tree healthy. For stump grinding, we grind below grade and leave the area ready for replanting or landscaping. We work around HOA rules and city permits where they apply.
When we leave, your property is clean. We haul debris, chip brush, and remove logs. You get a walkthrough and invoice. No surprises, no mess left behind.
Tree removal in Madison typically runs from $500 to $3,500 or more, depending on tree size, species, location on your lot, and whether we need crane work or rigging around structures. A 40-foot oak in a tight Tenney-Lapham yard costs more than a 30-foot maple on a wide Westmorland lot. Storm-damaged or hazard trees are often urgent and may carry emergency rates. Tree trimming and pruning start at $250 for routine work; larger jobs or crown reduction run higher. Stump grinding starts at $150 and scales with stump diameter and root depth. Land clearing, hedge trimming, and arborist consultation are priced per project. We always give a free estimate on site, so you know the cost before we start. Call (608) 292-4948 to schedule.
