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Hazard or dead tree
A dead, leaning, or rotting tree near the house is unpredictable and dangerous — the kind of removal where insurance and skill matter most.
Storm-fallen tree
A tree down on a roof, car, driveway, or line needs urgent, careful removal — and if it's on a power line, the utility comes first.
Overhanging limbs
Branches over the roof or power lines drop debris, scrape shingles, and become projectiles in a storm — pruning reduces the risk.
Stump removal
A leftover stump is a trip hazard and a pest magnet — grinding it below grade is usually a separate line item to confirm up front.
Crowded or diseased growth
Dense, tangled, or diseased canopy stresses the tree and the ones around it — selective trimming restores health and clearance.
Roots threatening structures
Roots lifting a driveway, cracking a foundation, or invading a sewer line may call for removal and a plan to prevent regrowth.
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Tree work is the home-services trade where the cheapest quote is most likely to be the wrong choice. It is genuinely dangerous — falling limbs, chainsaws, heights, and power lines — and on a risky removal an underpriced bid often means an underinsured crew planning to cut corners. If an uninsured worker is hurt on your property, or a tree comes down wrong onto your roof, fence, or a neighbor's car, you can end up financially responsible for what a properly insured contractor would have covered. So while small, isolated trees are simple, the right question for anything large or near a structure is not 'who is cheapest' but 'who is qualified and insured.'
Price is driven by two things stacked together: the tree itself and what surrounds it. A large tree is heavy, tall, and dense, so there is simply more wood to cut, rig, and haul. But the bigger multiplier is proximity. A tree in an open yard can sometimes be felled in a single controlled drop, which is fast and relatively cheap. The same tree leaning over your roof, a fence, a deck, or a power line cannot be dropped — it must be climbed and dismantled piece by piece, with each limb roped and lowered carefully so nothing hits the house. That slow, skilled work, sometimes requiring a crane, is what you are actually paying a professional to manage.
A complete tree quote spells out exactly what you are getting, and the gaps are where surprises hide. Does the price cover only felling the tree, or also hauling away the wood and brush? Is stump grinding included or a separate line item — because assuming it is included is one of the most common sources of sticker shock? Does cleanup mean raking and removing debris, or leaving you a yard full of logs and sawdust? Two quotes can look far apart simply because one includes full cleanup and grinding and the other is just dropping the tree, so get both on the same basis before comparing the numbers.
Routed matches you with one verified local tree pro, exclusively, who calls back in under sixty seconds — rather than selling your number to crews that compete to reach you, a problem that gets worse after a storm when opportunistic outfits canvass damaged neighborhoods. For storm and hazard work, two practical notes always apply: if a tree is on a power line, call the utility first, because energized lines are their responsibility and a safety issue; and check whether your homeowners insurance covers removal when a tree hits a structure, since that can offset much of the cost. Below are the cities where we currently have tree-service coverage, the real number of active pros, and typical ranges to plan with.
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Tree work is one of the most dangerous trades, and on a risky removal the cheapest quote is often cheap for the wrong reasons — an underinsured crew, inadequate equipment, or a plan to cut corners on rigging. If an uninsured worker is hurt on your property, or a tree comes down wrong and crushes your roof, fence, or a neighbor's car, you can end up financially responsible for what a properly insured contractor would have covered. For small, low-risk trees the price spread doesn't mean much. But for anything large, near a structure, or near power lines, the right question isn't who's cheapest but who's qualified and insured. Ask for proof of liability and workers' comp, and treat an unusually low bid on a dangerous job as a warning sign.
Usually not — stump grinding is most often quoted as a separate line item, and assuming it's included is a common source of sticker shock. Standard tree removal typically covers felling or dismantling the tree and, depending on the quote, hauling away the wood and brush; the remaining stump is left at ground level unless you've asked for grinding. If you want the stump gone, ask for it to be included in the written quote up front, and clarify whether 'removal' means grinding it below grade so you can plant or lay sod, or just cutting it flush. Getting this in writing avoids both a surprise charge and the disappointment of a stump left behind.
Emergency removals — a tree fallen on a house, blocking a driveway, hanging precariously, or down on a power line — cost more than a planned removal, and the most hazardous cases involving cranes or utility coordination run higher still. You're paying for speed, risk, and often off-hours work: a crew has to stabilize a dangerous, unpredictable situation, sometimes with the tree under tension or tangled in structures. Two practical notes: if a tree is on a power line, call the utility, not just a tree service, because energized lines are their responsibility. And check whether your homeowners insurance covers removal when a tree hits a structure, since that can offset much of the cost and change the math on the job.
A complete quote should spell out which tree or trees, whether the price is for felling only or includes dismantling with rigging, whether hauling away the wood and brush is included, and whether stump grinding is part of the job or extra. It should also confirm cleanup — are they raking and removing debris, or leaving you a yard of logs and sawdust? For larger jobs the quote should reflect the method, climbing and rigging versus a crane, and any access considerations. Just as important is proof the crew is insured and qualified. Comparing two tree quotes on price alone is misleading if one includes full cleanup and grinding and the other is just dropping the tree — get both on the same basis first.
It depends on what the tree did. Most policies cover tree removal when a tree falls and damages a covered structure — your house, garage, fence, or sometimes a shed — and many pay a limited amount to remove the tree that caused the damage. What's usually not covered is removing a healthy or dead tree that simply fell in your yard without hitting anything, or preventive removal of a tree you're worried about; those are considered maintenance. Coverage also typically hinges on the cause being a covered peril like wind or a storm rather than neglect of an obviously dead tree. If a tree has hit a structure, document it with photos before removal and call your insurer, since the removal and the repair may both be claimable.
Removal is warranted when a tree is dead, structurally failing, leaning dangerously, growing into a foundation or power line, or diseased beyond recovery — situations where the tree itself is a hazard. Trimming or pruning is the answer when the tree is healthy but has overgrown limbs threatening the roof or lines, a crowded canopy, or dead branches that can be selectively removed without taking the whole tree. A qualified arborist or tree pro can assess the trunk, root flare, and canopy and tell you which the tree needs. Be wary of anyone who recommends full removal of an apparently healthy tree without explaining a specific structural or safety reason — get a second opinion on costly removals.
It's a good idea for the start of the job so you can confirm exactly which trees and limbs are being removed, point out anything you want protected, and approve the scope — but most of the actual cutting happens outdoors and doesn't require your presence throughout. You'll want to make sure the crew has clear access for trucks and equipment, that vehicles and patio furniture are moved out of the drop and staging zones, and that pets are kept inside. For a removal near the house, walk the plan with the crew lead before they start. Confirm access and any protect-this requests with your matched pro when you schedule.
Two kinds, and you should ask to see proof of both: general liability insurance, which covers damage to your property if a tree or limb comes down wrong, and workers' compensation, which covers the crew if someone is injured on your property. Tree work has one of the higher injury rates of any trade, so an uninsured crew represents real financial exposure for you — an injury or a crushed roof can become a claim against your homeowners policy or your wallet. A legitimate company will readily provide a current certificate of insurance. For large or hazardous removals, also ask about the crew's experience with rigging and, where relevant, crane work, since that's where the danger concentrates.
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