Your tree pruning specialists in Franklin, MN. Free assessments, certified arborists, and complete cleanup.
Quality tree pruning at Franklin properties starts with assessment — what does this tree need, what species-specific timing applies, what weak branches should come out. B. Haney and Sons Arborists arborists answer these questions before the chainsaw starts, then prune with the precision your trees deserve. Old-school workmanship from a company carrying on a tree care tradition since 1940.
With a population of 525, Franklin is home to thousands of properties with mature trees that require professional care. Our tree pruning team in Franklin, MN combines local arborist knowledge with ISA-standard training to deliver results that protect your property and keep your trees healthy long-term. Every project begins with a thorough on-site assessment so we can recommend the right approach for your specific situation, tree species, and site conditions.
When you choose B. Haney and Sons Arborists for tree pruning in Franklin, you get a team that responds fast, communicates clearly, and treats your property with respect. We handle all the details — proper rigging, clean cuts, full debris cleanup, and a final walkthrough — so you can focus on the rest of your day.
From first call to final walkthrough, here is what to expect from B. Haney and Sons Arborists in Franklin, MN.
Our Franklin arborist arrives at your property to evaluate the situation — tree species, condition, target zones, and access. We answer your questions and explain exactly what the job involves.
We provide a clear written estimate covering scope, equipment, timeline, and cleanup — no hidden fees. Once approved, we schedule the work at your convenience.
B. Haney and Sons Arborists executes every tree pruning project at your Franklin, MN property with full safety protocols, proper equipment, and careful tree-care technique. Quality work, every time.
Our Franklin crew cleans up everything before leaving — branches hauled off, chips raked smooth, stumps ground if part of the scope. We do a final walkthrough so you can confirm satisfaction.
What Franklin property owners want to know about tree pruning — answered by our arborists.
Tree pruning in Franklin typically ranges from $200 to $800 per tree for standard residential pruning, with very large trees or specialized pruning (heritage tree restoration, fruit-tree pruning, structural pruning of young trees) running $800 to $2,000 or more. B. Haney and Sons Arborists provides free written estimates with detailed scope.
No. Tree topping is poor arboriculture that creates weakly-attached water sprouts, exposes interior wood to disease, and shortens tree life dramatically. B. Haney and Sons Arborists does proper crown reduction with cuts to lateral branches when size reduction is needed in Franklin. We will not top a tree even if a customer asks for it.
Most mature shade trees in Franklin, MN benefit from pruning every 3 to 5 years to maintain structure and remove deadwood. Younger trees benefit from more frequent structural pruning (every 1 to 2 years) to develop strong form. Fruit trees often need annual pruning. B. Haney and Sons Arborists can recommend a schedule based on your specific trees.
In most Minnesota jurisdictions, the municipality is responsible for trees in the public right-of-way (street trees), while you are responsible for trees on private property. Franklin ordinances vary on what private owners can do to street trees adjacent to their property. B. Haney and Sons Arborists works on private trees and consults with city arborists on right-of-way questions.
Honest reviews from property owners who chose B. Haney and Sons Arborists for their tree care needs.
"Had a huge dead pine that needed to come down between two houses. The crew used ropes and rigged every section down by hand — no damage to either property. Stump grinder cleaned up the area beautifully. Very impressed with the skill level."
"Called for emergency tree service after a big limb came down on our shed. Crew was here within three hours, removed the limb, cleaned up all the debris, and did not even charge us extra for the after-hours call. That is integrity right there."
"Got a written arborist consultation report for a real estate transaction — needed documentation that several trees on the property were not hazardous. Report was thorough, professional, and got accepted by the title company without issue. Quick turnaround too."