What tree removal costs and what the city requires
by Fant's Landscape
We do not put a price on a page, because a tree's price comes from where it is, how big it is and what stands under it. Here is what changes a quote, and the city rules to check before anyone cuts.
What changes the price
- Height and trunk width
- What stands under it
- How much has to be lowered on a rope
- How easily equipment gets to the tree
- Dead or decayed wood, which needs more care
How we quote
The estimate is free. Darren looks at the tree, then writes the quote. It comes in writing after the walk-through.
Memphis and Shelby County
In the City of Memphis and unincorporated Shelby County, a home lot of ten acres or less is generally exempt from the tree permit. That comes from Shelby County's tree permit form, dated 2018, so check with the city before any work.
Germantown
Germantown requires a permit for a public tree or a designated heritage tree, and to remove 15 percent or more of the live trees 10 inches across at chest height. Its code reaches further than that, so check with the city first.
Collierville and Hernando
Check with the town before any work.
Power lines
MLGW asks homeowners not to attempt any tree work if power lines are near. To report a tree interfering with a line, call MLGW at 901-544-6549.
Wood and brush
The cities do not pick up what a contractor leaves behind. Memphis requires tree trimmers to remove the waste they create, Germantown makes residents responsible for making sure their contractor removes all debris, and Collierville says contractor debris has to be disposed of privately.
Ask whoever quotes your job who is handling the wood and brush.
Your HOA
Check with your HOA too.
Ask about your tree.
Call or text Darren with where the tree is and what stands under it. The estimate is free, and the quote comes in writing after he looks at the tree.
Mon to Sat, 9am to 7pm. Sunday closed.
Ready when you are.
Tell us about your yard and Darren will call to set up the visit.
Or email [email protected] for a free estimate.