Dead, damaged, leaning, or overgrown trees can threaten your home, vehicles, landscaping, and surrounding property. American Family Tree & Crane Service provides safe, professional tree removal throughout the Highway 65 corridor.
With more than 26 years in business, we have the equipment and experience to remove large, hazardous, and hard-to-access trees. Whether the project requires careful sectional removal or crane assistance, owner and operator Greg Bayard will evaluate the site and recommend the safest, most practical approach.
Call or text Greg directly at 612-282-3062 to discuss your tree removal needs and request a free estimate.
Call or text Greg directly at 612-282-3062, or complete the form below.
No two tree removal projects are exactly alike. The size, condition, location, and surrounding property all affect how a tree should be taken down. American Family Tree & Crane Service carefully plans each project to protect nearby homes, garages, driveways, landscaping, and other structures.
Large trees require careful planning, experienced operators, and equipment capable of safely managing heavy trunks and branches. Our crew specializes in removing mature trees from residential, commercial, and rural properties throughout the North Metro.
Dead trees, severe leaning, cracked trunks, weak branches, and advanced decay can create serious safety concerns. We assess the tree and surrounding property before determining the safest removal method.
A crane allows large sections of a tree to be lifted away from buildings, landscaping, and other sensitive areas. Crane-assisted removal is especially useful for tall trees, heavy limbs, limited access, and trees located close to structures.
After a tree is removed, the remaining stump can interfere with mowing, landscaping, construction, or future use of the area. Stump grinding is available to reduce the stump below ground level and create a cleaner, more usable space.
Emerald ash borer can weaken and eventually kill ash trees, making them increasingly brittle and hazardous. We remove dead and declining ash trees before falling branches or unstable trunks create a greater risk to nearby property.
Trees located behind homes, between buildings, near fences, or in areas with limited equipment access require additional planning. We evaluate the available space and select an approach that minimizes disruption to the surrounding property.
Not every tree requires a crane. When site conditions allow, our crew can carefully remove the tree in manageable sections using professional climbing, rigging, and lowering techniques designed to control where each piece lands.
Tree removal can leave behind large amounts of wood, branches, brush, and sawdust. Our crew handles the cleanup, hauling, and disposal so you are not left with a pile of debris after the work is completed.
Removing a tree near a home, garage, driveway, or neighboring property requires more than the right equipment. It requires experience, clear communication, and a crew that understands how to protect the surrounding area throughout the project.
American Family Tree & Crane Service has served local homeowners, businesses, contractors, and property managers for more than 26 years. Greg is directly involved in the work and takes the time to evaluate the tree, explain the recommended removal process, and answer questions before the job begins.
Our company is licensed and insured, and our experienced crew is known for responsive service, careful work, and thorough cleanup. With a 4.9-star Google rating and more than 5,000 trees cleared and removed, customers can feel confident that their property is in experienced hands.
Browse completed large-tree, crane-assisted, and hard-to-access removals from properties throughout the Highway 65 corridor.
Based in Bethel, American Family Tree & Crane Service provides professional tree removal from Northeast Minneapolis to Cambridge, including communities located approximately five miles east and west of Highway 65.
A tree may need to be removed if it is dead, severely damaged, leaning toward a structure, developing large cracks, dropping major limbs, or showing signs of significant decay. Greg can inspect the tree, discuss the risks, and help determine whether removal is the safest option.
Yes. We regularly remove trees located near homes, garages, driveways, fences, landscaping, and other structures. Depending on the location and condition of the tree, we may use a crane or carefully remove it in controlled sections.
Stump grinding is available but should be discussed as part of your estimate. Some customers choose to remove only the tree, while others prefer to have the stump ground so the area can be landscaped, mowed, or reused.
No. The removal method depends on the tree’s size, condition, location, and available working space. Some trees can be removed safely using traditional climbing and rigging techniques, while others are better suited for crane-assisted removal.
Our crew can cut, clean up, haul away, and dispose of the branches, brush, logs, and jobsite debris. The exact cleanup plan will be reviewed during your estimate so you know what to expect when the work is completed.
Yes. We offer 24-hour emergency response for fallen trees, broken limbs, and other urgent storm damage. We also work with insurance companies when tree removal is related to a covered property damage claim.
In addition to complete tree removal, our crew provides brush clearing, crane rental, and storm cleanup services for homeowners, businesses, contractors, and property managers.
Clear unwanted branches, brush, logs, and overgrown vegetation from your property. Our brush removal service includes cutting, cleanup, hauling, and disposal, making it easier to reclaim wooded areas, prepare a site, or clean up after other outdoor work.
Our cranes are available for more than tree removal. We provide crane rental for pole barn construction, trusses, building materials, equipment, and other heavy items that require controlled lifting and placement.
Severe weather can leave fallen trees, damaged limbs, and dangerous debris across your property. Our crew provides 24-hour emergency response, tree removal, cleanup, hauling, and assistance with insurance-related storm damage.
Whether you are concerned about a hazardous tree, planning a property improvement, or cleaning up after a storm, American Family Tree & Crane Service is ready to help. Greg will review your needs, answer your questions, and recommend the safest removal option for your property.
Call or text to connect with Greg directly, or complete the form to request your free tree removal estimate.
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