Branches kept off roofs, siding, chimneys, driveways and sight lines, with cuts made so the tree stays healthy.
Branches over a roof drop leaves into gutters, hold moisture against shingles and scratch siding in the wind. Branches over a driveway scrape trucks, and branches blocking a sight line are a safety issue. Clearance pruning gets them out of the way with the least harm to the tree.
We cut back to a branch or trunk, not to a stub, so the tree heals and the regrowth is predictable. A Certified Arborist sets the clearance targets, often several feet from structures, and reads the tree for what it can lose. We also tell you honestly when a tree is simply too close to the house for pruning to be a long-term answer.
A common target is several feet between branches and the roof, enough to keep leaves and scrapes away and to allow for growth. Chimneys, vents and skylights need extra care. We aim for clearance that lasts a few seasons.
Branches touching or near power lines are a job for the utility or a qualified line-clearance crew. We do not work in the minimum approach distance to energized lines and will tell you when to call the utility.
A tree whose trunk leans over the roof or whose roots are damaging a foundation may need removal or a structural fix. We tell you, with reasons, and offer options.
Keeping branches off the roof also reduces leaf buildup and moisture on shingles and helps squirrels and raccoons stay off the roof. A tree-clearance trim is often the most economical roof maintenance you can do.
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BeforeAfterBranches pulled back with proper cuts.
Clearance targets set for each tree.
Less scraping and moisture.
Vehicles and visibility cleared.
We tell you when removal is smarter.
Often within days.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how an arborist helps.
Common situationTrees Near the HouseBig trees beside a home bring shade and value, and risk. Here is how to tell whether yours…Learn more 
Common situationOvergrown PropertiesWhen trees, shrubs and vines take over, a plan beats a panic: what to cut, what to keep…Learn more 
Common situationSelling Your HomeHealthy, tidy trees help a home sell. Hazards and overgrowth can derail a deal. Get ahead of both…Learn more Check off what you see on the trunk, roots and crown and what is below the tree, and get a plain-language risk level.
Tell us what you see and what worries you. We give you safety tips right away.
A Certified Arborist looks at the tree, the site and the best method.
You get a written scope and price before any work begins.
Our crew rigs, cuts and lowers with your property protected.
We chip, haul, rake and walk the site with you.
We explain what the tree or property needs next and when to call us.
Several feet is a common target. We set it for each tree and structure.
Not close to energized lines. Call the utility or a qualified line-clearance crew. We tell you when.
Proper cuts at the branch collar do not. We avoid stubs and flush cuts.
Every few years, depending on growth.
Cable and phone lines can be handled with care. Power lines are a utility job.
Tree TrimmingRoutine trimming that keeps trees healthy, safe and good-looking: dead wood out, clearance restored and the canopy shaped…Explore 
Crown ReductionA careful way to make a tree smaller when it has outgrown its space, using proper cuts instead…Explore 
Hazardous Tree RemovalTrees that lean over homes, split at the trunk or hold dead wood overhead, assessed honestly and removed…Explore 
Leaning Tree RemovalA tree that has started to lean toward a house is a tree to take seriously. We assess…Explore Tell us about your tree and we will call you back quickly.
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