Ooltewah sits northeast of Chattanooga along I-75, next to Collegedale and below White Oak Mountain. It's one of the fastest-growing parts of Hamilton County, with new subdivisions cut into what was recently woods and farmland. That growth creates its own kind of tree work.
Common jobs in Ooltewah
- Lot clearing for new homes, additions and pools. Underbrush, pines and sweetgums on wooded lots. See lot and land clearing.
- Construction-damaged trees. Trees left during building whose roots were cut or packed down by equipment, now declining near the house.
- Edge trees. Where a subdivision backs up to woods, the trees along the new edge are suddenly exposed to wind they never had to handle, and more of them blow over.
- Builder stumps. Stumps left in backyards and along fence lines, ready for grinding.
- Storm cleanup. The area has seen serious storms, including the 2011 Ringgold-Apison tornado to the south and the Easter 2020 tornado, which ended near Ooltewah.
HOAs and covenants
Many Ooltewah subdivisions have covenants about removing trees, especially in front yards and common areas. Check your HOA rules before scheduling. Some require approval first, and trees in common areas belong to the association.
Get an Ooltewah quote
Call (423) 356-6500 or use the form below. For clearing, include the rough acreage and what you want to keep. For single trees, a photo and what the tree is near is plenty.
Common questions
The builder left trees right next to my new house. Should they come down?
Often, yes. Trees left standing next to new construction frequently had their roots cut by grading, trenching and heavy equipment. They can look fine for a couple of years, then decline. Have them checked, especially big ones within falling distance of the house.
Who picks up brush in Ooltewah?
Ooltewah is unincorporated Hamilton County, not part of Chattanooga, so city 311 brush pickup doesn't apply. Your HOA may have its own arrangement. Otherwise, plan for the crew to haul the wood.