When Does a Tree Need to Be Removed?
Removing a tree is always a last resort. As ISA Certified Arborists, we believe in preservation first. But there are situations where removal is the safest, smartest option:
- Dead or Dying Trees: A dead tree is an unpredictable hazard. During monsoon winds, a dead tree can fall without warning, crushing vehicles, damaging roofs, or injuring people.
- Structural Failure Risk: Trees with major cracks, split trunks, significant lean, or extensive root damage may be beyond saving.
- Root Damage to Foundation: Large trees planted too close to homes can cause foundation cracking, plumbing damage, and structural shifting.
- Storm Damage: Monsoon storms can split trees, uproot them, or snap major limbs.
- Fire Safety: Trees that create a fire hazard — especially those touching or overhanging your roof — may need removal as part of your defensible space plan.
- Disease or Infestation: Trees infected with untreatable diseases may need removal to prevent spread.
Our Safe Tree Removal Process
- Assessment & Planning: We evaluate size, condition, lean direction, surrounding structures, and overhead utilities.
- Safety Zone Establishment: We set up barriers and clear the area. All crew members wear full PPE.
- Sectional Removal: For trees near structures, we use rigging and sectional cutting to lower pieces safely.
- Stump Treatment: After removal, we can grind the stump below ground level. Learn more about stump grinding.
- Complete Cleanup: Every branch, chip, and piece of debris is removed.
Tree Removal Costs in the Tucson Area
- Small Trees (under 15 ft): $300–$500
- Medium Trees (15–30 ft): $500–$1,000
- Large Trees (30–60 ft): $1,000–$2,500
- Very Large Trees (60+ ft): $2,000–$5,000+
Get an exact quote with our $25 Photo Estimate.
Emergency Tree Removal — 24/7
When a tree falls on your home, blocks your driveway, or threatens your family's safety, call(520) 200-7739 and we'll dispatch a crew as quickly as possible.
Neighborhoods We Serve
We provide tree removal throughout Pima County including Rancho Vistoso,Stone Canyon, Catalina Foothills, Dove Mountain,River Road, Skyline Country Club, Continental Ranch,Tortolita, SaddleBrooke, La Cholla Airpark,Tanque Verde, Arroyo Grande, and all surrounding communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does insurance cover tree removal?
If a tree falls on a structure, most homeowner's insurance policies cover removal. Coverage for trees falling in the yard varies by policy.
How quickly can you respond to an emergency?
We typically respond within 2-4 hours. During major monsoon events, we triage by severity — trees on occupied structures get priority.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree?
Most trees on private property don't require a permit. Protected species like saguaros have specific regulations. We'll advise you on requirements.