Happy Fourth from Wright County, MN

Stars, stripes & safe trees.

Summer storms roll in fast. If a limb hangs over the deck where everyone gathers for the fireworks, let's take care of it before the party. We don't just cut wood: every job is worked from tree biology, rigging physics, and property safety by a licensed, insured, family-owned crew based in Wright County.

5.0Google rating
Licensed& insured
LocalFamily owned

We're nuts for your trees.

Crane lifting a section of a large tree on a sunny summer day
Greetings from Wright County!Minnesota
The hometown lineup

Seven Services, One Crew

Seven services. Fully equipped and insured for any job, big or small, across Wright County and the surrounding area.

Arborist pruning a tree from the canopy
No. 1

Tree Pruning

Strategic cleaning, thinning, and reduction to improve structural form, increase light penetration, and ensure overall tree health.

Crane assisting with a large tree removal
No. 2

Hazardous Removal

Advanced rigging and crane operations to safely remove unwanted or dangerous trees without risking your surrounding property.

Tree uprooted and fallen after a storm
No. 3

Storm Management

Emergency response for fallen limbs and damaged trees. We handle the heavy lifting safely and efficiently when weather strikes.

Stump grinder removing a tree stump
No. 4

Stump Grinding

Complete removal of the remaining stump and surface roots. Backfilling services available to restore your landscape.

Wood chipper processing brush and branches
No. 5

Brush Chipping

Bring your unwanted brush curbside. We'll chip it down and turn it into reusable, nutrient-rich mulch.

Structural support cable installed in a tree union
No. 6

Structural Cabling

Static and dynamic cabling systems designed to extend the longevity of your trees and prevent future structural failure.

Hedge being trimmed and shaped with a power trimmer
No. 7

Hedge & Shrub Shaping

Ornamental trees, hedges, and shrubs trimmed by hand or power tool to keep their form all season long.

Hometown highlights

Our Work

Real jobs, real crew, real Wright County trees. No stock photography.

Arborist rigging in the canopy of a tall tree
★High canopy rigging
Crane-assisted removal of a large tree
★Crane-assisted removal
Climbing arborist removing a hazardous dead conifer near a building
★Hazardous removal
Storm-damaged tree fallen onto a house roof
★Storm damage response
Stump grinder removing a tree stump
★Stump grinding
Wood chip mulch spread beneath trees
★Brush chipped to mulch
Structural support cable installed in a tree union
★Structural cabling
Neatly shaped ornamental hedges and topiary
★Hedge & shrub shaping
Arborist high atop a storm-damaged dead trunk, dismantling it piece by piece near a house
★Storm-damaged trunk removal

A Declaration of Tree Care

set down by the crew in Wright County, Minnesota

We hold these truths to be self-evident: biology first, saw second. Cut wrong and you can do real, sometimes fatal, damage to a tree. We prune to remove risk and improve health and form.

Article I · Cleaning

Removing dead, dying, or diseased branches before they become a hazard.

Article II · Thinning

Selective branch removal that opens the canopy to more light and airflow.

Article III · Raising

Lifting lower branches for clearance over driveways, walkways, and sightlines.

Article IV · Reduction

Sizing a tree down, often for line clearance, while preserving its structure.

The Spike-less Amendment

Spikes puncture a tree's cambium, its vascular system, leaving it open to infection. We only strap on spikes for removals, never for live pruning work.

Alpha Squirrel Tree ServiceISA Certified Arborist
Before and after photos of a tree pruned to raise its canopy and open its structure
BeforeAfter
The star-spangled reviews

What the Neighbors Say

Straight from Google Reviews, where the crew holds a 5.0 average.

★★★★★

Removed a difficult, leaning oak that threatened a neighbor's yard — quickly, and without a hitch. Courteous crew from start to finish.

John O., Google Review
★★★★★

Came out fast after a storm to quote damaged trees, then left the yard cleaner than they found it. Already planning to have them back.

Shawn A., Google Review
★★★★★

Took down two large, older trees over the summer — organized, hard-working, and thorough about cleanup. Wouldn't hesitate to hire again.

Sharon H., Google Review
★★★★★

Free estimate up front so we knew exactly what to expect, then trimmed our tree, bushes, and hedge — no surprise add-ons, no pressure. Exceeded what we were expecting.

Kristen M., Google Review
★★★★★

Handled a genuinely dangerous tree in our yard with real skill — and honestly kind of fun to watch. Zero issues afterward.

Jake B., Google Review

5.0 average on Google Reviews

Hometown pride

Where We Work

Rooted in Wright County, branching out in every direction.

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West Metro, MN

Local and family-owned, serving homeowners throughout the West Metro. Not sure if you're in range? Just give us a call.

Let freedom ring

Let's take a look at your trees.

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