About our service
Are you a tree company? No. Chattanooga Tree Team is a free referral service. We connect you with independent local tree crews. The crew you hire does the work and is responsible for it.
Why use a referral service instead of calling a tree company directly? You can always call companies directly. We save you the round of calls and voicemails by passing your request to a local crew that handles your kind of job in your area.
What does it cost me? Nothing. Contractors may pay us for the referral. It doesn’t change your price, and you’re never obliged to hire anyone.
Will I get calls from a dozen companies? No. We don’t sell your details to a list. Your request goes to a local crew for your job.
Do you guarantee the work? No. The contractor is responsible for their work, pricing and insurance. Always get the estimate and scope in writing, and ask for a certificate of insurance before work starts.
Cost
How much does tree removal cost in Chattanooga? Most residential removals run $550 to $1,400. Small ornamental trees can come in under $500, and very large trees that need a crane can pass $3,800. Steep lots cost more. See the cost guide.
Is stump grinding included? Usually not. Most removal quotes leave the stump cut flush. Grinding typically adds $150 to $400 for the first stump and less for each extra stump done on the same visit.
Are estimates really free? Yes. Written estimates from the crews we work with are free and come with no obligation.
Why do quotes for the same tree vary so much? Crews price risk and time. One may plan to drop the tree in one piece, another may need to climb and lower it in sections over your roof. Ask each one how they plan to do the job.
Permits and rules
Do I need a permit to remove a tree on my property in Chattanooga? Usually not, if the tree is entirely on your private lot. The city requires a permit for trees in the public right-of-way or on city-owned land. Other towns and HOAs can have their own rules. See the permit guide.
The tree is between the sidewalk and the street. Is it mine? Often it isn’t. That strip is usually public right-of-way. Call 311 and ask the city before anyone cuts it.
My neighbor’s tree hangs over my yard. What can I do? In Tennessee you can generally trim branches back to the property line at your own cost, as long as you don’t kill or seriously damage the tree. Talk to your neighbor first. Removing the whole tree needs their permission.
Timing and safety
How soon can a crew come out? Estimates for routine jobs are usually booked within a few days. Emergencies get priority.
When is the best time to remove or trim a tree? Late fall through winter is best for most trimming, and crews often have more openings. Hazardous trees should come down whenever they’re found. See when to trim trees in Tennessee.
A tree fell on my house. What do I do first? Get everyone out of the damaged area, stay away from any downed lines, and call 911 if anyone is hurt or a line is down. Then photograph everything and call us. See what to do after storm damage.
Will homeowners insurance pay to remove a fallen tree? Often, if it hit a covered structure like your house, garage or fence. A tree that falls in the yard without hitting anything usually isn’t covered. See the insurance guide.
Areas
What areas do you cover? Chattanooga and the surrounding area, including Hixson, Red Bank, Signal Mountain, Lookout Mountain, East Ridge, East Brainerd, Ooltewah, Collegedale, Soddy-Daisy, and Fort Oglethorpe, Ringgold and Rossville in Georgia. See all service areas.
Need a tree crew around Chattanooga?
Call (423) 275-4820 or send a few details. We’ll match you with an independent local crew for a free written estimate, usually the same day.