Tree Questions, Answered

No. Tree NWI is a free referral service. When you call, we connect you with an independent local tree service that serves your area. That company gives the estimate and does the work.

No. It’s free for homeowners and there’s no obligation to hire anyone.

It depends on the tree’s size, how close it is to buildings and lines, access for equipment, and whether the stump and wood are included. A local tree service will quote it after seeing the tree.

Usually not for a tree fully on private property, but rules vary by town, and trees in the parkway strip between the sidewalk and street are often the town’s. Check with your town hall if you’re unsure.

Purdue Extension says ash trees with more than about 30% canopy loss generally shouldn’t be treated, and dead ash should be removed promptly because it becomes brittle. A tree pro can look at the canopy and advise.

Stay away from it. Call 911 if there’s immediate danger and report it to NIPSCO. Line clearance is the utility’s job.

No. Indiana has no license requirement for tree work. Ask any company for proof of insurance, and ask whether they have an ISA Certified Arborist if that matters to you.

Grinding chews the stump below the soil line and is the usual choice. Full removal pulls the root ball and is rarely needed unless you’re building on the spot.

Many trees are pruned while dormant, late fall through winter. Dead or hazardous limbs can come off any time. Some species have timing concerns, so ask about yours.

Lake and Porter County, including Crown Point, Merrillville, Schererville, Dyer, Munster, Hammond, Hobart, Valparaiso, Portage, Highland, Cedar Lake, St. John, Lowell and Chesterton. Nearby? Call anyway.