About Urban Loggers LLC

Brian Smith — Greater Milwaukee’s tree service craftsman

The Urban Loggers Story

Brian Smith didn’t fall into tree work — he grew up in it. Raised around Greater Milwaukee, Brian spent his teens climbing trees and working alongside seasoned arborists who taught him that a tree is a living system, not just a liability. That perspective has guided every job he’s taken on for over 20 years.

More Than Just Removal

Most tree services see a dead tree and reach for a chainsaw. Brian sees an opportunity. Urban Loggers LLC is one of the few Milwaukee-area companies that brings a portable sawmill to every applicable job — milling felled hardwoods into live-edge slabs, dimensional lumber, and custom beams that clients actually want to keep. It’s sustainable, it’s beautiful, and it turns a painful loss into something meaningful.

Orchard & Specialty Pruning

Brian has a particular passion for orchard work and specialty pruning — the kind of careful, species-specific shaping that keeps fruit trees productive and mature ornamentals structurally sound for decades. It’s slower, more thoughtful work than bulk tree removal, and Brian wouldn’t have it any other way.

Credentials & Insurance

  • 20+ years experience
  • Fully insured
  • Licensed arborist

Urban Loggers LLC carries full general liability and workers’ compensation insurance. We can provide all documentation your insurance company or municipality requires.

Ready to Work with Brian?

Every job starts with a free on-site estimate. No pressure, no obligation.