Tree Service in Ellettsville, IN

Ellettsville sits just west of Bloomington along State Road 46 and is one of Monroe County's fastest-growing communities. That growth means new subdivisions pushing into heavily wooded lots — and established neighborhoods with mature trees that are reaching the age where structural problems become more common.

The geology here is the same limestone karst that defines all of Monroe County. Shallow bedrock and clay-heavy soils create conditions where root systems can be more shallow than they appear, particularly for large species like white oak and tulip poplar. After heavy spring rains, these saturated soils lose their grip on root plates, making large trees more vulnerable to windthrow during the thunderstorms that follow.

Ellettsville's older neighborhoods along the IN-46 corridor — including areas near Edgewood Drive and the original town center — have significant tree canopy dominated by red oak, sugar maple, and shagbark hickory. Many of these trees were planted or left in place when the neighborhoods were built 40 to 60 years ago and are now large enough to threaten structures if they fail. Newer developments like Liberty Trail and the subdivisions south of town often require lot clearing before construction, followed by careful preservation of remaining trees that provide value to the finished property.

Emerald ash borer has been as devastating here as it has throughout Monroe County. Standing dead ash snags are scattered across both residential and commercial properties in Ellettsville, and they become more structurally unpredictable with each passing season. If you have a dead or dying ash on your property, prompt removal is the safest course of action.

Bloomington Tree Service Pros is based just minutes from Ellettsville, making this one of our fastest response areas for both scheduled work and emergency service. We provide full tree removal, pruning and trimming, stump grinding, land clearing for new construction, and plant health care including emerald ash borer treatment for ash trees that can still be saved. Every job is performed by ISA-certified professionals carrying full liability and workers' compensation insurance.