Tree Services in Hermitage, TN

Metro Rules for Hermitage Lots

Hermitage sits under Metro Nashville, and a few rules decide what we can do with a tree.

Trees on Your Own Lot

Private single-family trees generally need no Metro permit. Development sites and lot clearing do go through landscaping and tree-protection review, so we check the rules before we start.

On any removal, our arborist records the tree's condition with photos, which helps if an insurer or HOA ever asks.

Right-of-Way Trees

Trees growing in the strip beside the street, or along public roads, belong to Metro. Call Metro before anyone touches them, and never cut a limb that is near a power line yourself. Hire an ISA arborist, ideally utility-qualified, for work near wires.

Lines and Limbs

NES now trims wider, with 15 feet of clearance on both sides of its lines. We keep limbs on your lot from growing into that space.

Historic Canopy and Old Neighborhoods

Hermitage's older blocks sit under trees that were already tall long before today's homes.

Southern Magnolias on Old Lots

Magnolias are a signature tree here. They hold leaves year round, keep dense crowns and can rot at the base in soggy soil. We thin the crown for airflow and remove deadwood without shearing their shape.

Clearing Overgrown Lots and Old Stumps

Hermitage has vacant lots and back lines choked with privet, vines and volunteer hackberries. Our land clearing crews remove brush and weak trees while saving the oaks, and stump grinding finishes the job at roughly $150 to $500 per stump.

Storm History and Hermitage Soil

Hermitage has seen how fast a bad storm can reshape a street.

Lingering Damage From the 2020 Tornado

The March 3, 2020 tornado toppled thousands of trees across Davidson County, Hermitage included. Survivors from that path can carry cracked trunks, torn roots or broken tops that look fine from a distance. We sound them and say whether they are stable.

Wet Clay and Shallow Rock

Heavy rain on Nashville Basin soil, a thin layer over rock and clay, lets tall trees lose their grip. Oaks and tulip poplars on saturated ground are the ones that go over, so a check before storm season pays off.

Lakes, Parks and Greenways

Percy Priest and Old Hickory Lakes sit close, and many Hermitage homes back onto wooded shore or parkland.

Lakeside Lots Near the Water

Homes bordering the lake and public green space often have dead trees leaning from the boundary or over the shore. We cut from your side, work with owners on shared lines and keep cuttings out of the water.

Old Hickory Boulevard Blocks

Along Old Hickory Boulevard and the older side streets, many homes sit beneath oaks, sweetgums and hickories planted long ago. Their roots run under driveways and sewer lines, so we prune with the root zone in mind and avoid cutting large roots near the house.

Limbs crossing the service line to your house get clean cuts at the branch collar. Anything touching a main line goes to the utility.

Hermitage Tree Service FAQs

Questions from Hermitage homeowners.

Do you ask for a deposit?

No. Jobs in Hermitage are booked without a deposit, and you pay after the work is done and the yard is cleaned up.

How much does removal cost?

Typical single-tree removals run about $400 to $1,800. Large or hard-to-reach trees and crane jobs run $1,800 to $4,000 or more.

Is a tree in the right-of-way my problem?

No. Those belong to Metro, so call Metro before anyone cuts. We can tell you which category your tree is in.

Do I need a permit for a tree on my lot?

Usually not for a single-family yard tree. Development and lot-clearing sites are reviewed, and we check the rules before we start.