A Royal Oak, MI, homeowner had a problem: a massive oak tree sitting way too close to their house. The limbs had grown so large that tree trimming wasn’t going to cut it anymore. They needed the whole tree gone (and fast) before it caused serious damage.
Otto Tree Service took on the tree removal job, knowing it would require a crane and a skilled crew to pull it off without wrecking the home or yard.


Most tree removal methods wouldn’t work here. The oak was too big and too close to the house. One wrong move and they’d be looking at a crushed roof or destroyed landscaping.
After sizing up the situation, the Otto Tree Service team decided crane-assisted removal was the only safe option. With a crane, they could control exactly where each section went instead of hoping gravity worked in their favor.

Summer weather cooperated, and clear skies and good visibility made the job easier. The crew climbed up and started cutting the tree into manageable sections. Each piece was hooked to the crane and carefully lowered to a designated spot on the ground.
Ground crew, climbers, and the crane operator stayed in constant contact. One person made the cuts, another guided the crane, and the ground team directed where each section landed. There’s no room for error when you’re dropping half-ton pieces of tree trunks near someone’s house, and the crew completed the work without incident.
Five hours later, the oak was gone, without any dents in the roof, torn-up flower beds, or crushed fences. The crew even took care of the stump so the clients could breathe easy knowing the tree wasn’t a threat anymore.
Do you need emergency tree service for a dangerous tree? Otto Tree Service handles residential tree removal in Royal Oak and the surrounding areas. Call (248) 617-8644 or reach out online if you need tree maintenance or storm damage cleanup when the weather leaves you with a mess to clean up.
