Grounds and lots · Memphis

Tree removal and tree care in Memphis

Tree removal and tree care for homeowners, landlords and property managers in Memphis and across Tennessee. Tell us what needs doing, where and when, and we reply with a price or with the questions we need answered to price it.

Tree removal and tree care: what we cover in Memphis

  • Roof & Clearance PruningCutting branches back from roofs, chimneys, siding, driveways and the service line to the house.
  • Lot Clearing & Brush RemovalClearing overgrown brush, small trees and fallen wood from yards, fence lines and small lots.
  • Tree RemovalRemoval of dead, dying, leaning or unwanted trees, taken down in sections where there is no room to fell them.
  • Tree Trimming & PruningRemoving dead wood, thinning dense crowns and shaping young trees so they stay healthy and safe.
  • Stump GrindingGrinding stumps below ground level so you can seed, plant or build over the spot.
  • Emergency Storm CleanupRemoval of trees and large limbs that came down on a house, car, fence or driveway after wind, ice or snow.
  • Hazard Tree AssessmentA look at a tree you are worried about: decay, cracks, lean, dead limbs and root problems.
  • Cabling & BracingCables and rods that support weak forks and heavy limbs on trees worth keeping.

Working in Memphis

Hurricanes and strong storms turn overgrown or weak trees into a roof risk, and growth is fast all year. Ask for pruning before storm season, clearance from roofs and power lines, and how emergency cleanup is prioritized after a major storm.

Tennessee combines auto manufacturing, FedEx World Hub in Memphis, and healthcare in Nashville, in a humid subtropical climate with significant logistics-facility square footage.

How a job goes

  1. RequestYou describe the job in your email: the kind of tree, roughly how tall, where it stands and what is near it.
  2. LookA local specialist checks the tree, its health and lean, the access, and anything it could hit on the way down.
  3. PlanChoose the method: climbing and rigging, a bucket truck, a crane, or a straight fell where there is room.
  4. QuoteWritten quote with the work, the cleanup, stump grinding if wanted, permits and how the yard is protected.
  5. WorkJob done to the agreed scope, debris handled as agreed, then a walkthrough with you.

Every written quote covers

  • Method and equipment
  • What happens to the wood
  • Stump grinding, if included
  • Permit needs
  • Protection for lawn and property
  • Cleanup and haul-away

Questions

Do you take tree removal and tree care jobs in Memphis?

Yes. Requests from Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and the rest of Tennessee are handled the same way. Use the quote form on this page, or email [email protected] with the service, the address and the timing.

Who handles trees near power lines?

Lines on the street poles are the electric utility's responsibility, and only qualified line-clearance teams can work near them. Branches near the service line to your house may need the utility to disconnect or cover it first. Mention any wires near the tree in your email so the right specialist reviews it.

How do I get a quote?

Email us your city, the service you need, and a short description: the type of tree if you know it, roughly how tall it is, and what is near it. A specialist who works in your area follows up to look at the job. Requesting a quote is free and there is no obligation to go ahead.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree?

Often, depending on where you live. Many cities require a permit to remove trees above a certain trunk diameter, even on private property, and some protect specific species or every tree in certain zones. Fines can be steep. A proper quote should say whether a permit is needed and who takes care of it.

How much does tree removal cost?

It depends on the height and trunk size of the tree, its condition, what is underneath it (a house, a garage, wires, a garden), how a team and equipment can reach it, whether a crane or bucket truck is needed, and how much cleanup you want. A small tree in an open yard and a large maple over a roof are very different jobs. The only reliable number is a written quote after someone looks at it.

Is stump grinding included?

Not always. Some quotes include it, many list it separately. Grinding takes the stump below ground level so you can seed or plant over it, but it does not remove every root. Ask how deep it will be ground and whether the chips are left in the hole or hauled away and replaced with topsoil.

Request a quote

Tell us what needs doing, where and when. We reply by email with a price, or with the questions we need answered to price it.

Prefer email? Write to [email protected].

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