Tree Spade Services in Clare County, Michigan
Move a tree from one spot to another, roots and all, with a hydraulic tree spade.
What it is
What is tree spade services?
A tree spade is a set of hydraulic blades that cut down around a tree and lift it out with the root ball intact. The tree is carried to its new spot and set into a hole dug by the same spade, so it has the best start possible.
It is a great way to save a tree from a building site, move a tree that is in the wrong place, or plant a larger tree for instant shade or privacy.
Who it is for
Who we help
- Homeowners rearranging a yard
- Landowners saving trees from a clearing area
- Property owners planting windbreaks or privacy rows
- Builders keeping mature trees on a new home site
How it works
Step by step
- 1
Pick the tree and the spot
We look at the tree size and where it is going.
- 2
Dig the new hole
The spade cuts a hole the exact shape of the root ball.
- 3
Lift and move
The tree is lifted with its roots intact and carried to the new location.
- 4
Set and settle
We set the tree in place and fill around it so it is ready to grow.
Equipment used
- Hydraulic tree spade mounted on a Cat track skid steer
Typical jobs
- Tree relocation
- Saving trees from a building site
- Privacy and windbreak planting
- Yard redesign
Tree Spade Services questions
What does tree spade service include?
Digging the new hole, lifting the tree with its root ball, moving it, and setting it in the new spot.
What size trees can you move?
It depends on the species and root ball. Call and describe the tree and we will tell you if it is a good fit.
When is the best time to move a tree?
Spring and fall are usually best for tree health. Call for availability and current job scheduling.
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