Trusted Tree Removal & Trimming Crew
in Nashville
Tree Removal in Nashville, TN
Nashville Professional Tree Service takes down dead, diseased and unwanted trees across Nashville, from a storm-split silver maple in Sylvan Park to a towering tulip poplar behind a Belle Meade estate. An ISA Certified Arborist looks over the tree, the ground around it and the rules for your lot before any rope goes up.
Nashville's shallow, rocky limestone soil shapes how we plan. Roots sit over clay with little depth, so tall trees can topple once the ground is saturated. Metro owns trees in the public right-of-way, and development sites face tree-protection review, so we check the rules before we start.
Crews work the whole county and beyond, including Green Hills, Oak Hill, Forest Hills, Donelson, Inglewood, Crieve Hall, Bellevue, Brentwood and Franklin. Estimates are free, and we explain the price range for your tree before you decide.
Why Choose Us
- Fully insured crews for hazardous removals and complex jobs
- An ISA Certified Arborist looks at every tree before we quote it
- Free, transparent estimates before any work begins
- Full-service: removal, pruning, stump grinding, and storm cleanup
- Local knowledge of Nashville's limestone soils, storm patterns, and tree species
- Modern, well-maintained equipment for safe, efficient jobs
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Tree Removal Options We Handle
Dead, Dying & Hazardous Trees
Dead trees in Nashville get brittle fast. Hot, humid summers feed decay fungi, and a trunk that looks fine in May can shed limbs by the first fall storm.
We look for peeling bark, mushrooms at the base, hollow tapping sounds and a bare crown, then dismantle the tree in pieces. On a private single-family lot in Davidson County a Metro permit is generally not required, and we will say so when that applies.
Crane Access on Steep, Wooded Lots
Oak Hill, Forest Hills and the hills around Belle Meade put big trees on slopes, behind stone walls and above long, narrow drives. Where a bucket truck cannot reach, we bring in a crane and lift the sections straight out.
Large, hard-access crane jobs typically fall between $1,800 and $4,000 or more, but a crane can turn a two-day rigging job into a morning and keep heavy wood off your roof.
Leaning Trees After Saturated Ground
A lean that has stood for decades is one thing. A new tilt after days of rain, with heaved soil or exposed roots on the far side, tells us the root plate is giving way in thin limestone soil.
Our arborist rates the risk and explains whether the tree can be saved, braced or needs to come down before the next thunderstorm.
Ash Trees Lost to Emerald Ash Borer
Emerald ash borer was first found in Davidson County in 2014, and ash makes up roughly 6 percent of the county canopy. Untreated ash typically die within one to four years once infested.
We remove ash that is already thinning or dropping twigs before the wood turns brittle, and we will tell you when a healthy one is still worth treating in spring.
Big Tulip Poplars, Oaks & Maples
Belle Meade and Green Hills estates carry some of the largest tulip poplars and white oaks in the city. We remove one only when it is dead, decayed or threatening a structure, since a healthy giant is worth keeping.
Before anyone talks about cutting, we go over alternatives like cabling, crown reduction or a deadwood visit.
Bradford Pear Removal
Bradford pears have a 15-to-25-year lifespan, and their tight branch unions split in wind and ice. Tennessee lists the species as invasive, so few people regret losing one.
We replace them with redbud, dogwood, serviceberry or magnolia, trees that hold up better and feed local wildlife.
How a Removal Job Runs
Most Nashville removals follow the same five steps. The rules check changes the most, since Metro, Williamson County and the towns around us each handle trees differently.
1. Free Estimate Visit
We note species, trunk size and lean, then look at access for trucks, chippers and a crane. You get a written price, and residential jobs need no deposit.
2. Rules & Permit Check
We confirm whether the tree sits in the public right-of-way, which belongs to Metro, or on your own lot. Development and lot-clearing sites can face tree-protection review, and Franklin requires a permit for specimen trees, so we sort that out first.
3. Power Line Check & Protection
We locate the NES service drop, lay ground mats over turf and mark a drop zone clear of fences, gardens and septic lids.
4. Piece-by-Piece Takedown
Climbers or a bucket truck work from the top down, lowering heavy sections on ropes. Crane lifts are planned ahead so each pick goes smoothly.
5. Haul-Off & Stump Choices
Brush is chipped, wood is hauled and the lawn is raked clean. If you want the stump gone too, our stump grinding crew can follow the same day or come back later.
Tree Removal Questions in Nashville
What does tree removal cost in Nashville?
Most single-tree removals run about $400 to $1,800. Large, hard-access or crane jobs typically land between $1,800 and $4,000 or more, and after-hours storm calls carry a premium. Height, rigging time and what sits under the tree drive most of the difference.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Davidson County?
On a private single-family lot, generally no Metro permit applies, but trees in the public right-of-way belong to Metro. Development sites can face landscaping and tree-protection review. We check your address before scheduling.
Should I remove an ash tree because of emerald ash borer?
Yes, and the sooner the better. Emerald ash borer arrived in Davidson County in 2014, and ash that is thinning or losing bark turns brittle. Healthy ash can sometimes be treated in spring, but a tree already declining is usually safer removed.
Are tree rules different in Williamson County and Franklin?
Yes. Williamson County protects contiguous canopy of 10,000 square feet or more and trees 3 inches or larger on development sites, with dead and fallen trees exempt. Franklin, Brentwood, Nolensville and Spring Hill set their own rules, so confirm with the town.
Is it worth removing a Bradford pear?
Bradford pears are worth removing before they fail, since they tend to split in ice or wind. Fall or winter is a good time while the branches are bare. A healthy native tree may only need tree trimming.
Are your estimates free?
Yes. We visit, measure and give you a written price. Residential jobs need no deposit, and there is no pressure to book.