What we can help with
Tree RemovalBig trees near houses, taken down safely in sectionsLearn more
Stump GrindingOld and new stumps ground out below the grassLearn more
Emergency & Storm Tree RemovalTrees on roofs, cars and drivewaysLearn more
Tree Trimming & PruningRoof clearance, deadwood and crown thinningLearn more
Dead & Hazard Tree RemovalDying ash, pines and leaning treesLearn more
Lot & Land ClearingUnderbrush, building sites, forestry mulchingLearn more
How it works
- Call or send the form. Tell us what the tree is, where it is, and what it's near. Photos help.
- We connect you with one local crew. Not a list of five companies all calling you. One insured crew that works your area.
- Get a free, written quote. The crew looks at the job and gives you a price. You decide. No obligation.
Tree work in Chattanooga is its own thing
The Chattanooga area is hard on trees and hard on tree crews. Ridges and mountains mean steep lots on Signal Mountain, Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge. Mid-century neighborhoods in Red Bank, East Ridge and Brainerd have huge oaks growing a few feet from the house. Storms come through every year, and the big ones, like the 2011 Ringgold-Apison tornado and the Easter 2020 tornado through East Brainerd, leave damaged trees behind for years. Emerald ash borer, confirmed in Hamilton County in 2013, has killed or is killing most untreated ash trees.
That's why it pays to work with a crew that knows the area: which trucks fit on which roads, when a crane is cheaper than climbing, and how the city, town and utility rules work on each side of the state line.
Before you hire anyone
- Ask for proof of insurance. Tennessee doesn't license tree services at the state level, so liability insurance and workers' comp are your protection.
- Get it in writing: what's removed, whether the stump is ground, and whether logs and brush are hauled.
- Don't pay in full up front, especially to door-knockers after a storm.
- Never let anyone trim near a power line until the utility has made it safe. See trees near power lines.
Areas we cover
- Hixson
- Red Bank
- Signal Mountain
- Lookout Mountain
- East Ridge
- East Brainerd
- Ooltewah
- Soddy-Daisy
- Ringgold, GA
- Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Plus all of Chattanooga and nearby towns. See all service areas.
Common questions
Are you a tree company?
No. Chattanooga Tree & Stump is a referral service. When you call or send a request, we pass it to one independent, insured local tree crew. That crew gives you the quote, does the work and stands behind it. There's no cost to you for the referral.
How fast will someone call me back?
Usually the same business day. For a tree on a house, car or driveway, call instead of using the form so you reach someone right away.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Chattanooga?
Usually not for a tree on your own residential lot. Trees in the street right-of-way belong to the city and need its approval. Signal Mountain, Lookout Mountain, Red Bank, East Ridge and the Georgia towns have their own rules. Ask your town hall if you're unsure.
How much does tree removal cost?
Most single trees fall somewhere between a few hundred dollars and a couple of thousand, depending on size, what's underneath, and access. See our tree removal cost guide and stump grinding cost guide.