Tree Service in Appleton, WI From a Family-Run Local Business
Stefanski Tree Service offers tree service in Appleton, WI for homeowners across the Fox Cities. Call (715) 701-9234 to set up a free estimate for trimming, removal or cleanup at your home.
Tree Removal in Appleton, WI and the Services Around It
A big shade tree can frame an Appleton house, its sidewalk and its driveway all at once. When one of those trees needs work, here is how we can help, from a single overgrown limb to a full removal:
- Tree removal takes out trees that have died, split or outgrown the space, planned around the house, the garage and the neighbors.
- Tree trimming in Appleton, WI raises low limbs over sidewalks and driveways and cuts back branches that rub the roof.
- Stump grinding in Appleton takes the leftover stump below the surface so the lawn can grow back in.
- Storm damage cleanup gets a fallen tree off your home or car at any hour, since we are open 24/7.
Our estimates are free and our work is fully insured. Seniors and veterans receive a discount, and we keep options to fit every budget. We chip the brush and haul debris with our dump trailer, and you can ask about cleanup when you get your free estimate.
Appleton Parks, Neighborhoods and Shade Trees
Appleton is the county seat of Outagamie County, with small parts reaching into Calumet and Winnebago counties. The Fox River runs through the city just north of Lake Winnebago, and Appleton is part of the broader Fox Cities region, about 30 miles southwest of Green Bay. Lawrence University was founded here in 1847, and Houdini Plaza marks the corner of College Avenue and Appleton Street.
The city has a long history with green space. City Park, established in 1882, is the oldest park in the system, and Memorial Park is the largest at 139 acres. Pierce Park hosts weekly Appleton City Band concerts in summer, and Pierce Park and Telulah Park each have a disc-golf course. Big trees in a city setting sit close to sidewalks, streets and overhead lines, so every cut has to account for what is below it.
Appleton grew north past Glendale Avenue with the Glendale annexation in 1941, and Bell Heights and Whispering Pines later added land on the northwest and northeast edges. Interstate 41 and US 10 serve the city, and Grand Chute borders it. Wherever you live in Appleton, tree removal in Appleton, WI or a simple trim starts with a free estimate that tells you which trees are healthy and which are a risk.
Trim or Remove? Making the Call on an Appleton Tree
Not every problem tree has to come down. A healthy tree with one heavy limb over the garage, or branches scraping the siding, can often be fixed with careful trimming that keeps the shade you enjoy. Removal makes more sense when the trunk is split, most of the crown is dead, or the tree has outgrown a tight city lot.
We will give you a straight answer and the options in between. You can spread the work out over a few seasons or take care of it all at once, and our tree service in Appleton, WI works either way.
Nearby Areas We Serve Beyond Appleton
Our work stretches across northeast Wisconsin, from the Fox Cities north to our home base in Bonduel and the Shawano lake country beyond it. Here are some of the other towns we work in, each with its own page:
What People Say on Google
This feed loads reviews from our Google Business Profile. Together they cover work around the region, from the Fox Cities north to Shawano.
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Jim Mac
a month ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Stefanski Tree Service is knowledgeable, efficient, and respectful of trees and the environment, and they did a great job for a reasonable price. We would definitely do business with Shawn Tree Service again. Thank you Shawn and your team! 9/25/26
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Jim Tinlin
a month ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Shawn did an excellent job trimming our red maple, it was looking like a big bush and it now looks like a tree! Excellent clean up and very reasonably priced also. Definitely recommend him to anyone needing assistance with a tree issue!!!
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Heidi Thiel
a month ago
Rated 5 out of 5
These guys did a great job from the quote to clean up. They worked very hard and our yard looks great now. They did a great job cleaning everything up too. I would highly recommend them.
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Dalton Zuleger
a month ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Shawn was quick and organized when he cut a tree down in my backyard. With a honest price, The hard work from shawn, his help, and the equipment he was nice enough to bring was more than worth it!
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Tracie Delzer
a month ago
Rated 5 out of 5
I DEFINITELY recommend Stefanski Tree Service!! My job was HUGE!! Shawn handled it with no problem. 8 day job. Great communication. Awesome work and clean up. The best price around. I will use him again for any job big or small.
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Jason Grimm
a month ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Shawn is very easy to work with, helped us out numerous times! Good communication as well.
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Emily Williams
a month ago
Rated 5 out of 5
I highly recommend hiring Shawn at Stefanski Tree Service. He's done all kinds of work for us, from large tree removal jobs we needed done to a few stump grinding and lot clearing projects. If you need a reliable, affordable company, he's your guy!
Call Stefanski Tree Service at (715) 701-9234.
Questions About Tree Service in Appleton, WI
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(715) 701-9234Can you trim trees that hang over the sidewalk in front of my Appleton home?
Yes. We raise low limbs over sidewalks, driveways and the street to give people and vehicles room to pass, and we cut back any branches rubbing your roof or siding. Call (715) 701-9234 for a free estimate, and we will look at the whole tree rather than one limb, so the trim leaves it balanced as well as clear.
What happens to the brush after you remove a tree in Appleton?
Brush and smaller branches go through our chipper, and debris is hauled with our dump trailer. If you have questions about how the yard will look when we finish, ask about cleanup when you get your free estimate, and we will walk you through what the job includes before any cutting starts.
Should I wait to prune the oaks in my Appleton yard?
For routine pruning, yes. The Wisconsin DNR names April through July as the period when oak wilt spreads most easily, and it recommends sealing any oak wound made in those months. Late fall and winter are the better seasons for shaping the oaks that shade Appleton yards. A broken or dangerous limb is different, so call us and we will talk through the safest approach.
Set Up Your Appleton Tree Estimate
We are a family-run Ma and Pa business, neighbors helping neighbors. Call (715) 701-9234 to get started, or send us a request and we will be in touch. Let us know about the tree that worries you, whether it is a split trunk near the house, a limb over the sidewalk or a stump left from an old removal. You can also view every town on our service area list.