We. Know. Tree. Care.
LP Tree Service has been a family-owned and operated tree care service in Janesville, Wisconsin for three generations. Safe and professional tree care is what we've always done, and no job is too big.
What Does LP Tree Service Offer?
Tree Removal
While our mission is to save trees, we are the forerunner of the local industry. Our equipment, knowlege, and experience for tree removal is unmatched.
Stump Removal
Complete removal of the stump is important. Unlike many in the industry, we make certain your stumps are removed for a lasting and permanent effect.
Snow and Ice
We offer commercial snow removal, snow disposal, and ice control contract services during the cold winter months in southern Wisconsin.
Lightning Protection:
We have options to disperse the electrical charge of a lightning strike to the earth, while protecting your historic and irreplaceable trees. For your viewing pleasure one of the trees we have previously outfitted is the "Lincoln witness tree" at the Tallmen restorations some 20-25 years ago.
Pruning
Pruning is the first step to maintaining healthy trees, and is recommended every 3 to 5 years. Our Arborists are eager to speak with you regarding this, if you cant remember the last time you pruned its time, studies prove that trees cared for on a regular basis last longer and greatly thrive as compared to neglected trees.
Cabling
Cabling services are often available to help support and save previously damaged trees however not all damaged trees are candidates for cabling or (saving), there are many things to consider before committing to cabling or saving a damaged tree, Our arborist can tell you if your tree is a candidate for cabling and make sure its done properly, safely and professionally.
Large Log Handling
Our team is equipped with the latest equipment, and is always ready to handle the largest of logs, in a safe, efficient and timely manner whether they are logs generated from a weekend tree cutting project, a project you chose us for or large wood debris of many types.
Land Clearing
Land clearing services are available. We have equipment for mechanized felling, whole tree chippers, and a variety of specialized equipment for these tasks whether its a single family dwelling , a multi-unit apartment complex, in the past we have cleared for wal-mart-,rock co jail, Casey's general stores, numerous subdivisions and the current woodman's supermarket in Janesville to name a few.
Firewood and Mulch
Tired of buying firewood that you were assured is dried (seasoned) only to stack, store and prepare for a fire then to find a high moisture content that refuses to burn and then badgered by the supplier defending a product of poor quality who refuses to refund the hard earned cash you spent ? LP tree Service has been making firewood in Rock county for 67 years and 3 generations, we know what it takes to provide a quality product meant to deliver serious b.t.u.'s when needed. Don't be fooled by catchy names and flashy advertising or a large price discount if ordering a larger amount when choosing a supplier but rather choose to buy from a company steep in a history of quality, honesty and integrity, if you are unhappy we will make it right, always read the google reviews when buying firewood whether you are home or at your "away place". All Firewood is sourced locally, cut and split to size then dried adequately (don't be fooled into thinking firewood dries in log form ,it doesn't). YOU WILL BE SATISFIED WE GUARANTEE IT!! Remember always google your supplier. When in need of mulch look no further we offer double, and triple ground mulch also sourced and produced locally here in Harmony township so the risk of introducing unwanted pests and invasive species from mulches generated from far away are minimal. We also guarantee none of our mulches are made of unused construction materials that routinely contain glues,preservation chemicals and other undesirable materials.We recycle 98% of all materials generated from our arboricultural services. Our mulch is all natural, no colors , no harmful dyes: One purpose of mulching is to replicate the plants native environment (the forest) for nutritional value by recreating an organic layer that in nature is created from sticks, twigs, leaves, bark and decaying organic material in general, to date while in the forest i have never seen blue, green, gold ,red ,black or yellow in the organic layer (do you want your dinner spray painted before you eat it ?). Some additional benefits of mulch are moisture retention, soil temperature control (hot and cold) and again nutrition. Always choose a locally generated natural mulch, keep it away from the trunk or "parent stem" of the plant and refresh every 2-3 years or sooner if you choose.
The History of LP Tree Service
LP Tree service was founded in June of 1958, by Paul and Leona Ranum. It was started with a pickup truck, one rope, and one chainsaw ,with these simple tools they raised a family of 6 children, Paul operated the business for thirty five years before retirement.
In 1993, the two youngest sons Chris and Curt assumed operations of the company, and in 2003 added the third generation of tree care, with the addition of Jon Ranum (Chris’s son). In May of 2007, Chris took over 100 percent interest in L P Tree, Chris and Jon now run the company. Since its conception L P Tree Service has grown to become the largest, most knowledgeable tree care firm in Rock County.In the peak season the company employs as many as 9 staff members, and an equipment schedule of 2 aerial lifts, a grapple saw, a whole tree chipper, a log truck, skid loaders, a 20” tree shear,a horizontal mill used to recycle wood products up to 42" in diameter, firewood processors, stump grinders, multiple snowplows a front end loader, a roll off truck with 40 yard capacity dump trucks, and numerous pieces of additional equipment. The headquarters are located on two acres in Harmony Township, and is housed in a 5000 square foot office and maintenance building
In 2002 the firms desire to offer the best possible solutions for tree care became obvious when Chris attained the Certified Arborist status from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). To maintain this certification the individual must accrue a prescribed amount of hours of continuing educational classes each year, which is helpful in assuring the client their arborist, and his knowledge and wisdom is as current and informed as possible, to date this gives Chris 23 of his 44 years as a certified arborist, just being a certified arborist is no guarantee of knowledge or wisdom acquired or available, one is eligible to be certified with as little as 3 years experience, ask questions!!!!
We are proud to say that in an industry that is the fifth most dangerous in the nation where you are 3-5 times more likely to be killed or injured than a policeman or a firemen our injuries over the years have been minimal and our worker fatalities are non existent, should be a given right ? always..always when doing a google search enter the companies name followed by accidents/injuries or deaths, no one wants to look out the window of their dream home only to recall an on the job fatality that happened in their yard the day one worker never returned home.