TreeTec removes trees across Edina's established neighborhoods — from large boulevard oaks to backyard ash and elms. We work around tight lot lines, mature landscaping, and close neighbors with controlled rigging and thorough cleanup.
Edina's tree-lined streets and mature residential canopy are a defining feature of the city. But old trees come with old-tree problems — internal decay, root damage, disease, and structural failures that can put homes and people at risk. When a tree reaches the point where trimming can't fix the issue, it needs to come down.
TreeTec provides tree removal across Edina for homeowners who want the job handled with skill and respect for their property.
Edina's tree stock is dominated by large, mature specimens — oaks, elms, maples, and what's left of the ash canopy after emerald ash borer. The most common removal situations we see:
Most Edina neighborhoods were built in the 1950s and 60s. The trees that were planted then are now 60+ feet tall on lots that are 70 feet wide. That doesn't leave a lot of room for error.
We approach these removals methodically. Our climbers work from the top down, cutting sections and lowering them on ropes to specific spots on the ground. Limbs don't swing free. Trunk sections don't bounce. Our ground crew processes material as it lands — brush into the chipper, wood into the truck, sawdust raked up before we move to the next cut.
For the largest trees or the most constrained sites, we bring in a crane. A crane lets us lift heavy trunk sections straight up and over the house, placing them in the street or driveway where they can be processed without touching the yard at all.
Once the tree is down, the stump goes next. Our stump grinding service removes it 6–8 inches below grade — deep enough to lay sod, plant, or install a patio over the spot. We protect surrounding root zones and hardscape during grinding.
If the removal was a large canopy tree, surrounding trees may need structural pruning to handle the change in wind exposure. We'll flag this during the job and can take care of it on the same visit.
Does Edina require a permit for tree removal?
Edina has a tree preservation ordinance. Removal of dead, diseased, or hazardous trees is generally permitted, but "significant" trees (typically 6”+ diameter depending on species) may have additional requirements, especially during construction or re-grading. Here's more on Minnesota tree removal permits. We can help clarify what applies to your property.
Can you work in tight spaces between houses?
That's the majority of our work in Edina. Narrow side yards, shared fences, and close neighbors are standard. Our rigging and crane options are built for exactly these situations.
How soon can you schedule a removal?
Standard removals are usually scheduled within one to two weeks. For emergencies — storm damage, fallen trees, dangerous leaners — our emergency service responds 24/7.
What do you do with the wood?
We haul it off-site as part of the job. If you want firewood rounds kept, we'll buck and stack them for you at no additional cost.
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