Jason climbs the trees other crews walk away from
Alto sits east of the metro where the lots get bigger and so do the trees. Old farmstead oaks along the fence lines, sugar maples shading houses that were built after the tree was already full grown, windbreak rows left over from working fields. Those are the trees that make a homeowner stand in the driveway and squint up at a limb, wondering how much longer it has.
That is the call Jason Lewis takes. Diversified Tree Company LLC is owner-operated, Black-owned and family-focused, based on Paris Avenue in south Grand Rapids, with more than ten years in business and behind the ropes. Storm-torn oaks hanging over a roofline, century maples with a split union, a dead ash that has to come down in pieces between a garage and a power drop — that is the normal week, not the exception.
He will also tell you when a tree does not need to come out. A cabled union or a properly reduced crown keeps a good tree standing for years, and that recommendation costs less than the removal he did not sell you. What he will not do is top a tree. Topping forces weakly-attached regrowth that snaps in the next storm and shortens the tree's life, so it is not on the menu at any price.
Nine services, one crew
Everything below is done by the same crew, on the same equipment, for residential and commercial property in Alto.
- Tree Removal — safe removal of hazardous, diseased, dead or oversized trees, including large removals near structures using rigging and controlled lowering.
- Tree Trimming & Pruning — canopy health, storm-risk reduction and clearance from rooflines and power lines, with precision cuts that keep valuable trees valuable.
- Stump Grinding — ground 6 to 12 inches below grade, chips hauled or backfilled, spot left replant-ready with no tripping hazard and no pest habitat.
- Emergency Tree Service — storm response for fallen trees, blocked driveways and roof-threatening limbs, with documentation for insurance claims.
- Lot Clearing — full-lot or partial clearing for construction, expansion or overgrowth; brush, trees and debris responsibly disposed of.
- Bracing & Cabling — structural support systems that preserve split-prone trees instead of removing them.
- Firewood — seasoned hardwood, pickup at the Paris Ave yard or delivered. Call for current stock and pricing.
- Snow Plowing — seasonal residential and commercial plowing for driveways, lots and walkways.
- Curbside Leaf Pickup — rake to the curb in loose piles and the crew collects and hauls it away. No bagging needed; bags slow the equipment down.
Jason answers the phone at 3 a.m.
The phone is answered Monday through Sunday, 24 hours a day. That includes 3 a.m. on Christmas, because storm response is a core service here, not an upsell tacked onto a quote. When a limb comes through a roof in Alto at two in the morning, somebody picks up and somebody drives out.
From the Paris Ave SE yard, most of the metro is inside 20 minutes in normal conditions, and Alto is a straight run east. Non-emergency requests get a response within one business day. Estimates are free, the company is BBB accredited and fully insured, and it holds 5 out of 5 from 13 reviews. Two of those reviews describe the same night's work:
Glad I waited for the right professional. Jason was very careful in his approach with my tree fallen after the storm. If not for him I would have definitely damaged my roof. Very happy with the results! — Tom, Google review
Awsome friendly service.. very personal and precise at that.. had a huge storm that snapped a few tress hanging over my house... he definitely saved my roof. How bad it was and how high up it was definitely show experience and dedication. Thanks for saving my roof!! — Marvin Fulbright, Local Guide, Google review
If you are searching for a tree service near me out in Alto and keep getting crews from two counties over, this is a local yard with a local truck and an owner on site.
Permits, insurance and what happens to the stump
A few things worth knowing before the estimate. The wood is yours if you want it — the trunk gets bucked to firewood length and stacked where you point, at no extra charge, or hauled away if you would rather not look at it. Standard removal leaves a low stump; grinding is the common add-on and takes it below grade so grass can go back over the spot. And for pruning, late winter, roughly February through March, is right for most species in Michigan. Oaks are pruned in dormancy only, to avoid oak wilt.
Tell Jason what you are looking at, straight — the tree, the lean, what is underneath it. You will get an honest recommendation and a number. Call (616) 407-0044 or send the details and he will get back to you.