Tree Removal Service Marietta GA: Trusted Local Tree Company

Tree Removal in Marietta: Safe Removal for Big, Old Trees

Marietta has a lot of big trees that are getting old. Water oaks and willow oaks shade the streets around the Square, tall loblolly pines stand behind subdivisions from East Cobb to the Kennesaw Mountain side of town, and many of them went in the ground before the houses next to them were built. When one of those trees starts to lean, drop limbs or rot at the base, you need a tree removal service that can take it down in pieces without touching the roof, the fence or the power line.

Restoration Tree Care is a family-owned tree company based right here in town. We’re licensed and fully insured, and we provide professional removal services for homeowners, property managers and HOAs across the city. Our crews come to you, handle the whole job from the first cut to the final cleanup, and leave the yard ready to use. You can read what your neighbors say about us on our reviews page.

This is our home base, and we also work throughout Cobb County and the rest of metro Atlanta.

A Local Tree Company With More Than 15 Years in Cobb County

Family-owned and fully insured, our team has worked on Cobb County properties for more than 15 years. That includes cottages near the historic district, ranch homes on wooded lots in East Cobb, and newer subdivisions where builders left a few big trees standing too close to the house.

Removal is only one part of what we do. We also handle trimming, pruning and stump grinding, so if a tree can be saved, we’ll tell you. If it can’t, we’ll explain why and give you a clear price before any work starts.

Why Older Trees Need Attention

Georgia’s long growing season lets trees get very large, very fast. Water oaks, one of the most common shade trees in older neighborhoods here, often start to decline after several decades, and the rot usually starts inside the trunk where you can’t see it. Pines stressed by summer drought are more open to bark beetles. Tulip poplars drop heavy limbs without much warning. Red clay soil that stays soaked after a week of rain gives roots less grip, and that’s when summer thunderstorms bring trees down.

Warning Signs to Watch For

• A tree that has started leaning toward the house, or a lean that got worse after a storm
• Dead limbs hanging over the roof, driveway or play area
• Mushrooms, soft wood or a hollow sound at the base of the trunk
• Cracks or splits where large limbs meet the trunk
• Soil heaving or roots lifting on one side of the tree
• Branches growing into power lines or rubbing against the roof

If you see any of these, have the tree looked at before the next storm. Trees close to houses, fences or utility lines take more planning to remove safely, so it helps to catch them early.

Our Tree Removal Service, From Inspection to Cleanup

Our crews have taken down hundreds of trees, from small backyard ornamentals to large hazardous oaks leaning over occupied homes.

Our Inspection Process

Every job starts on site. We look at the tree’s health, its lean, the targets around it and the best way to bring it down piece by piece. For trees with questionable structure, an ISA-certified arborist should assess stability and risk before anyone starts cutting. We bring the ropes, rigging and cutting methods each tree calls for, and we treat your property like it’s our own.

Permits Inside City Limits

Whether you need city approval depends on where the tree is. Inside Marietta city limits, the city asks owners of single-family homes to file a Notification of Tree Removal with Development Services, which asks for a site plan, an arborist’s report on the tree’s health, its diameter and species, and any replacement trees. Many homes with a Marietta address sit outside city limits in unincorporated Cobb County, where county rules apply instead. We check which rules cover your property before work begins.

Honest Advice From a Tree Service That Lives Here

A good tree removal service doesn’t sell removals that aren’t needed, and we don’t. If careful pruning will make a tree safe, we’ll recommend that instead. When removal is the right call, we’ll walk you through how the job will go, what equipment will be on site and how long it should take. You can call us or use the online form to request a free estimate.

Emergency Help After Storms

Summer thunderstorms and the occasional ice storm put trees on roofs, cars and driveways across Cobb County. When that happens, call us. Our emergency tree removal service runs around the clock, and our first job is making the scene safe: getting weight off the structure, clearing the driveway and keeping your family away from hanging limbs.

Once things are stable, we finish the removal and clean up the debris. Take photos of the damage before and after if you plan to file an insurance claim.

How a Removal Day Works

• Free estimate. Call or send the form and tell us about the tree. We’ll ask a few questions, then schedule a visit to see it in person and give you a clear price.
• Site plan. We decide where equipment will set up, where the wood will come down and how to protect your lawn, beds and hardscape.
• Removal. Large trees come down in sections with controlled cuts and rigging. When a tree sits too close to the house to drop pieces safely, sections may be lowered on ropes or lifted out by crane. We often handle tree pruning on nearby trees during the same visit.
• Cleanup. We haul away the brush, rake the area and check surrounding trees and shrubs for damage. Stump grinding can be added to the job.

Stump Grinding After Removal

A stump left behind gets in the way of mowing, sends up sprouts and can draw termites. We grind stumps below grade so you can reseed, lay sod or replant. One stump or a dozen, we’ll include it in your estimate if you want it gone.

Why Large Trees Aren’t a DIY Job

A mature oak can weigh several tons, and one bad cut can put it on a roof, a car or a person. Our crews carry the training, rigging and insurance to take down big trees near structures. Here, where so many homes sit under mature hardwood trees, that planning makes the difference between a clean job and an expensive one.

Questions Homeowners Ask Us

Do I need a permit to remove a tree inside Marietta city limits?

Owners of single-family homes inside the city are asked to file a Notification of Tree Removal with Development Services. If your home is in unincorporated Cobb County, county rules apply instead. We’ll help you figure out which applies before we start.

My neighbor’s tree is leaning over my house. What can I do?

Start by talking with your neighbor, since the tree is on their property. We can inspect it with both of you and explain the risk and the options, which often makes the conversation easier.

Are water oaks more likely to fall than other trees?

Older water oaks often decay from the inside, so a tree that looks healthy can still be weak. If you have a large water oak near the house, have it inspected every few years.

Can you remove a tree that’s tangled in power lines?

Not until the utility has made the lines safe. Depending on where you live, that’s Marietta Power, Georgia Power or Cobb EMC. Once the lines are clear, we can take down the tree.

Will my homeowners insurance pay to take down a tree?

Coverage depends on your policy. Many policies help when a tree falls on a covered structure, but not always when a healthy tree is removed by choice. Check with your insurer, and take photos before the cleanup starts.

Schedule Your Free Estimate

If a tree on your property is leaning, dying or hanging over the house, don’t wait for the next storm. Call Restoration Tree Care at (470) 276-0495 or use our online form to request a free estimate for tree removal service in Marietta. We’ll come out, look at the tree and tell you what it needs.