★★★★★ 5.0 on Google Based in Markesan, WI

Tree removal and stump grinding across central Wisconsin.

Marty and a small crew, working out of Markesan. We bring the equipment to you, take the tree down safely, and leave the lawn how we found it.

Free estimates
Licensed & insured
Family-owned, locally run
Mon–Sat, 6 AM – 8 PM
5.0
GOOGLE REVIEWS
★★★★★
8 of 8 five-star
What customers keep saying
Cleans up after the job Fair pricing Brings the equipment to you Hard-to-reach removals Good communication Easy to work with

What we do

Four services, done in the order they need doing.

Most jobs start with a removal or a trim and end with grinding the stump and hauling the wood off. Tell us what you've got and we'll figure out the rest.

01 / REMOVAL

Tree removal

Full takedowns from front yards to back corners with no driveway access. We rig from the canopy when there isn't room to drop. Storm-broken trees off houses included.

We were in a bind with a giant oak tree that fell, partially hitting the house, and they came and took care of it quickly.
02 / GRINDING

Stump grinding

Stumps ground well below grade. Holes patched, mulch hauled off or piled where you want it. Tracked grinder fits through a fence gate.

Marty was very thorough with the grinding and they all expertly patched the holes.
03 / TRIMMING

Trimming & pruning

Crown reduction, deadwood out, clearance from roofs, gutters, and power drops. Clean cuts so the tree heals well and doesn't fight you again next year.

They did a comprehensive job for us, removing seven trees and trimming three more.
04 / STORM

Storm damage cleanup

Wind-snapped, half-fallen, or leaning on a structure. Call as early as you can — same-week response is usually doable when the weather lets us.

They came and took care of it quickly and for a fair price.

Why Capital

The things customers keep writing, on the record.

Eight reviews on Google. Every one of them five stars. Here's what they actually say.

01

The yard looks like we weren't there

Tree work makes a mess. Cleaning it up is part of the job, not a favor. Mulch hauled, holes patched, lawn swept.

— FOUR REVIEWS MENTION CLEANUP DIRECTLY
02

Quotes that hold

The price you hear on the walk-through is the price on the invoice. No surprise add-ons after the saws come out.

— "FAIR PRICES" — REPEATED IN FIVE REVIEWS
03

We'll drive for the work

Markesan is the home base. We've taken the truck and the grinder down to Madison and Fitchburg without batting an eye.

— REVIEWS FROM MADISON AND FITCHBURG CUSTOMERS
04

Tight spots, tough angles

Trees leaning over a roof, planted between two fences, sitting on a power drop — those are the ones we plan for. Rigging from the canopy when there's no room to drop.

— "UNSAFE IN A TOUGH TO GET TO LOCATION" — REVIEW
05

You reach Marty, not a call center

One owner answers the phone. You know who's coming, when, and what the day looks like.

— "EASY TO WORK WITH" — REVIEW
06

The crew works as a crew

Same faces on every job. Knows how the rigging is set up, where the ropes go, how to read each other on a complicated removal.

— "MARTY AND HIS TEAM" — REVIEW

Where we go

Central and southern Wisconsin.

Based in Markesan, we work a wide radius — south to Madison and Fitchburg, west toward Portage, east to Fond du Lac, north up to Green Lake. Beyond Green Lake gets harder.

Markesan
Madison
Fitchburg
Sun Prairie
Beaver Dam
Portage
Fond du Lac
Ripon
Green Lake
Berlin
Waupun
Columbus
Not sure if you're in range? Call. If we can't do it, we usually know someone who can.
COUNTIES SERVED
Green LakeHOME COUNTY
DaneMADISON, FITCHBURG
ColumbiaPORTAGE, LODI
DodgeBEAVER DAM, WAUPUN
Fond du LacRIPON, FOND DU LAC
MarquetteMONTELLO, WESTFIELD
WinnebagoOSHKOSH (SOUTH)
JeffersonWATERTOWN, FORT ATKINSON
Marty Guernsey, owner of Capital Tree Service

About

Marty runs the saw and answers the phone.

Capital Tree Service is a small, family-owned outfit out of Markesan. Three-plus years on our own, a lot longer in the trade. We took on this name because we work the capital region — Madison and the towns around it — but we run jobs all over central and southern Wisconsin.

Every estimate is free. Every job is insured. The truck pulls up when we said it would.

Licensed Insured Family-owned Locally operated 3+ years on our own

Get an estimate

Tell us what you've got. We'll come look.

Estimates are free and don't take long. Call is fastest. If you'd rather send details, fill the form and we'll get back the same day when we can.

CALL OR TEXT
Marty picks up. If you get voicemail, leave the address and a callback number.
HOURS
Mon–Sat · 6 AM – 8 PM
Closed Sundays. Storm callouts use your best judgment — leave a message.
HOME BASE
Markesan, Wisconsin
Working as far south as Madison & Fitchburg, north to Green Lake.

Free estimate

Five fields, takes a minute.

We need a name.
A phone number is fastest.
We need to know where the trees are.
Pick at least one so we know what to bring.
Or just call (608) 617-1678. Faster for storm work.

Got it — thanks.

Marty will be in touch within the day, usually faster. If it's urgent, give him a call.

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(608) 617-1678