Before the listing photos. Before the handover. Before a tree problem becomes the property's first impression. Polgar Tree Surgeons provides arborist services for homeowners, real estate professionals, and commercial property owners.
A dead tree beside the driveway, branches against the roof, or a stump in the front lawn can draw attention away from the home itself. Tree work should begin with a clear question: what needs attention, and what should stay?
Polgar handles tree removal, pruning, stump work, and cleanup. Tell us whether you are preparing a home for sale, settling into a newly purchased property, or managing grounds that people use every day. The scope should reflect the property, not a one-size-fits-all cutting plan.
For sellers and listing agents, start with the areas a visitor notices first: the entrance, front yard, driveway, and approach to the house. Describe dead branches, unwanted growth, fallen debris, or a tree that blocks access. A targeted scope can address those concerns without stripping away the mature landscape that gives a property its character.
Share the dates for listing photography, showings, or an upcoming handover when you call. Discuss the work and timing before making promises to a buyer or photographer. Tree removal, stump grinding, and debris hauling are separate details to agree, so the finished result matches what you had in mind.
02 / Buying
Understand the trees you are taking on.
A new home comes with an established landscape and sometimes unanswered questions. If a tree concern comes up during a property visit or inspection, explain what was noticed and where the tree stands. Mention nearby buildings, fences, driveways, and any recent changes around the roots.
An arborist conversation can help you frame the tree work you want to discuss. It does not replace a home inspection, survey, legal advice, or a specialist report required by your transaction. If a lender, insurer, or agent needs a particular document, confirm that requirement and ask whether Polgar can provide it before arranging the work.
03 / Luxury properties
Keep the landscape in the conversation.
On a luxury property, the setting is part of the experience: established trees, garden beds, lawns, paths, and views all deserve consideration. Explain which trees you want to retain and what you want to change. Pruning for clearance is a different brief from removing a dead tree or opening an area for a future landscape project.
Point out narrow gates, finished surfaces, irrigation, delicate planting, and spaces where equipment access needs discussion. For concerns about a buried root flare, ask about AirSpade root collar excavation. Looking more closely at the base of a tree is a different service from removing it, and neither should be assumed from appearance alone.
04 / Commercial grounds
Plan around the people using the property.
Polgar also takes on commercial tree work. For a business property or managed site, tell us about the trees, access points, parking areas, neighboring buildings, and normal activity on the grounds. Describe whether the job involves dead tree removal, pruning, stump work, or cleanup after wind and ice damage.
Name the person who can authorize the work and explain any access restrictions or documentation requirements. Discuss timing around deliveries, customers, and tenants rather than assuming the site can be closed. Commercial work is a smaller part of our business, so call to discuss whether the project and its requirements are a fit.
Dead tree removal, without losing sight of the property.
Removing a tree involves more than the space its trunk occupies. Nearby structures, overhead lines, access for equipment, and the debris left afterward all affect the conversation. Tell us what surrounds the tree and how you want to use the area once the work is complete.
If you want the stump addressed, ask about that explicitly. If you plan to keep wood, replant, restore lawn, or bring in a landscaper afterward, raise those plans before the scope is agreed. Confirm what is included in cleanup so the next stage of your property project does not start with an avoidable misunderstanding.
These are independent property-search resources. Polgar Tree Surgeons is not affiliated with or endorsed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices or Zillow.
Nine main counties. One Polgar number.
Our nine main Michigan service counties are Washtenaw, Hillsdale, Monroe, Wayne, Oakland, Branch, Lenawee, Livingston, Jackson. Call (734) 585-8549 to discuss the property location, scope, and availability.
View our county maps to find your area, or visit our Polgar listing for customer reviews. County coverage describes our service area, not an office or walk-in location.
Yes. Tell us who owns the property, who can approve the work, and who should receive the next call. Confirm permission and access before arranging a visit.
Can you promise a higher sale price?
No. We can discuss the tree work and cleanup your property needs, but we do not promise an increase in value, a faster sale, or an inspection outcome.
What if storm damage happens before a showing?
Call about the damage and describe what is blocked or affected. Keep people away from damaged trees. For a fallen wire or immediate threat to life, contact emergency services and the utility first.
