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Tree Removal Service in a City Built Along the Creek

Roswell grew up around Vickery Creek, where Roswell King built the cotton mill that became the largest in north Georgia in the 1830s. Today it’s one of the largest cities in the state, with a National Register historic district, established neighborhoods full of mature hardwoods and newer homes stretching north from the Chattahoochee. All those big trees are part of what makes the city feel the way it does, and it’s also why removing one usually takes a permit. When a tree on your property becomes a hazard, you need a tree removal service that works within those rules.

Restoration Tree Care is a family-owned, insured tree company. We handle removal of dead, leaning and storm damaged trees for homeowners, HOAs and property managers, and our own crew does the work from the first visit to the final cleanup.

What the City Requires

According to the city’s tree FAQ, a Tree Removal Permit is required to remove any tree larger than 3 inches in diameter on your property, and other situations can require one too. Questions about specific trees go to the city’s Landscape Architect, and the full rules are in Article 12.1.3 of the Unified Development Code.

Homes close to the river have one more step. Anyone within 2,000 feet of the Chattahoochee is in the River Corridor and must contact the city’s Planning and Zoning office before removing any trees. We’ll check where your property sits before scheduling the work.

When the Tree Belongs to a Neighbor

A lot of tree questions start with a tree on the other side of the fence. The city’s position is straightforward: it doesn’t get involved in disputes between neighbors over a tree on private property, unless the tree threatens public property like a street or sidewalk. If a neighbor’s tree falls into your yard, that’s also a civil matter, and each owner is responsible for cleaning up the debris on their own property.

The city also notes that you generally have the right to cut the parts of a neighbor’s tree that hang over your property, as long as you don’t permanently damage the tree, and it suggests talking to your neighbor first. For anything beyond that, the city recommends getting advice from a tree professional, your insurance company or an attorney. We’re glad to look at a shared tree and explain what we see.

Signs a Tree Needs Attention

• A trunk that has started leaning toward the house, the driveway or the street
• Dead limbs hanging over the roof, a deck or a play area
• Fungus, cracks or hollow spots near the base
• Roots lifting the soil on one side after heavy rain
• Limbs growing into service lines or rubbing the roof

Not every tree with a problem has to come down. Our arborist services can tell you whether pruning or trimming will fix it, and that can be the simpler route when a permit would otherwise be needed.

How the Work Gets Done

Once the permit question is settled, a climber takes the tree down from the top while the crew lowers each section on ropes into a planned landing spot. That keeps limbs off roofs, fences and landscaping, which matters on established lots with mature plantings. If a tree can’t be reached safely that way, a crane may be the better option. We chip the brush, haul the wood and rake the yard before we leave. Stump grinding happens during the same appointment if you want the stump gone.

After a Storm

When a tree comes down on a roof, car or driveway, call us. Our emergency crews respond around the clock and start by getting the weight off the structure. If a tree is touching a power line, stay back and call the utility first. If the tree came from a neighbor’s yard, take photos before cleanup starts, since cleanup on each side is the responsibility of that owner.

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Questions About Trees and Neighbors

My neighbor’s tree fell into my yard. Who cleans it up?

According to the city, a tree falling from a neighbor’s property onto yours is a civil matter, and each owner is responsible for the debris on their own property. Photos of the damage help if you need to talk to your insurance company.

Can I cut my neighbor’s branches that hang over my yard?

The city says you generally have the right to cut the parts of a neighbor’s tree that hang over your property, as long as you don’t permanently damage the tree. It’s a good idea to let your neighbor know first.

Will the city make my neighbor remove a dangerous tree?

Usually not. The city doesn’t have authority over trees on private property unless they threaten public property such as streets, sidewalks or parks. Disputes between neighbors are treated as civil issues.

I live near the Chattahoochee. Who do I call before removing a tree?

If your property is within 2,000 feet of the river, contact the city’s Planning and Zoning office before removing any trees. We’ll help you confirm whether your home is in the River Corridor.

Who at the city can answer questions about a tree permit?

The city directs tree removal and permit questions to its Landscape Architect. The rules themselves are in Article 12.1.3 of the Unified Development Code.

Get a Free Estimate

If a tree on your property is leaning, dying or hanging over the house, have it looked at before the next storm. Contact us today or call (470) 276-0495 to request a free estimate for tree removal service in Roswell, GA.