Tree Removal in Louisville, KY
Dead, dying and hazardous trees taken down safely, even close to your house. Free estimates across Louisville and Jefferson County.
What you get
Sectional takedowns
Tight spots near homes and lines are cut and lowered piece by piece instead of felled.
Hazard and dead trees
Dead ash, storm-cracked trunks, leaning trees and rotted bases removed before they fall.
Full cleanup
Branches chipped and wood hauled away, or left cut to firewood length if you want it.
Stump options
Add stump grinding to the same visit so the spot is ready for grass or a new tree.
A dead or leaning tree over your house, driveway or power line is not something to wait on. Louisville's spring storms and summer thunderstorms bring down weak limbs and whole trees every year.
We remove trees of every size, from small ornamentals to big oaks and maples crowding a roof. Large trees near homes are taken down in sections and lowered by rope, so nothing drops on your house, fence or garden.
When should a tree be removed?
Signs a tree needs to come down include a dead or mostly bare canopy, deep cracks in the trunk, mushrooms or soft rot at the base, a new or worsening lean, large dead limbs over the house, and roots heaving the soil. Ash trees across Louisville have been dying from the emerald ash borer, and dead ash turn brittle and dangerous fast.
Removing trees close to houses
Most Louisville yards don't have room to drop a tree in one piece. We climb or use equipment to cut the tree in manageable sections and lower each one with ropes, protecting the roof, gutters, fences and landscaping below.
How much does tree removal cost?
It depends mostly on height, trunk size, how close the tree is to buildings or lines, and access for equipment. Nationally, This Old House puts removal at roughly $150 to $450 for trees under 30 feet and $450 to $1,200 for 30 to 60 feet, with larger trees costing more. We give a written estimate after looking at the tree.
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Tree Removal near you
We provide tree removal in St. Matthews, Jeffersontown, Middletown, Prospect, Highlands, Crescent Hill, Lyndon, Anchorage, Fern Creek, Okolona, Shively, Pleasure Ridge Park, Valley Station.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree on my property in Louisville?
Trees on private residential property generally don't need a permit, but trees in the public right-of-way (between the sidewalk and street) are handled by Louisville Metro. If you're unsure, ask us when we come out.
Will you haul everything away?
Yes. Branches are chipped and wood is hauled off unless you'd like to keep some for firewood.
Can you remove a tree that's leaning toward my house?
Yes. Leaning trees near homes are taken down in sections and lowered by rope so nothing falls on the house.
Other tree services
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Dead limbs removed, branches cleared off roofs, and trees pruned to stay healthy.
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