Tree Limb Removal in Georgia means getting a cracked or storm-hung limb off your roof, driveway, or power drop before it does more damage. We run 24/7 crews across the state for homeowners, landlords, and property managers. Whether a pine limb is dangling over your kid's bedroom or an oak branch is resting on your fence line, we rig it, cut it, and haul it off the same day you call.
Tree Limb Removal in Georgia is the controlled cutting, rigging, and disposal of branches that are too large, too high, or too dangerous to handle from the ground. It is not the same as trimming a hedge. A limb over 4 inches in diameter, one hung up in another tree, or one resting on a roof needs a climber, rigging ropes, and a ground crew who knows how to lower weight instead of dropping it. We cut in sections, lower each piece on a rigging block, and chip the brush on site.
Most calls we take come from three situations: a storm just passed through, a dead limb has been hanging over a driveway for months, or a leaning tree is starting to shed branches onto a fence. Georgia's red clay holds water after heavy rain, which softens root plates and makes a leaning tree worse. If you have been searching branch removal near me and getting nothing but voicemail, we answer the phone at 2 a.m. and roll a truck.
Every limb job we quote includes the cut, the rigging, the cleanup, and the haul-off. Stump grinding, roof tarping, and emergency tree removal are separate scopes we quote on the spot if you need them. Here is what you get as standard on a limb call.
We set rigging ropes and lower the limb in controlled sections instead of dropping it. That protects your roof, gutters, fence, and anything under the limb. A 30-foot limb over a structure typically takes two to four hours.
A Bandit chipper turns brush into mulch on your driveway. You can keep the chips for garden beds or we haul them off. Chipping on site cuts the job time and keeps our trucks from making extra trips.
We rake the lawn, blow the driveway and walkways, and pick up every twig bigger than your finger. You should not find sawdust on your porch or chips in your flower beds when we leave.
Trunk and limb wood over 12 inches gets cut to fireplace length and stacked where you want it, or hauled off if you do not burn. We do not leave rounds in the middle of the yard for you to deal with.
Before any cut, we check for power line interference and confirm clearances. If a limb is inside the utility clearance zone, we coordinate with the power company and handle everything outside it.
You call and describe the limb: how big, how high, what it is resting on. We ask three questions, give you a ballpark range on the spot, and dispatch the nearest crew. Storm calls get priority, and we run 24/7 so a 3 a.m. call gets a real person, not a machine.
A crew lead walks the property with you, points at the limb, and confirms the plan. We check for power line interference, root damage, and anything the limb is resting on. This takes 10 to 15 minutes and the price we quote here is the price you pay.
A climber goes up with climbing spikes and a Stihl chainsaw, sets rigging ropes through a rigging block, and lowers the limb in sections. Ground crew feeds brush into a Bandit wood chipper. A limb 30 feet up over a roof typically takes two to four hours.
We rake the lawn, blow the driveway, and haul every chip and log off site unless you want the firewood. Logs over 12 inches get bucked to fireplace length and stacked where you ask. You should not be able to tell we were there except for the missing limb.
The crew lead walks the property with you one more time, shows you the cut, and points out any new cracks in the roof or fence we spotted. If a stump needs grinding, we quote that separately with a Vermeer stump grinder and schedule it before we leave.
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians — so the job is done accurately the first time.
Primary cutting saws for limbs from 4 inches up to full trunk sections. We run different bar lengths depending on limb diameter and keep spare chains and bar oil on every truck.
Reaches up to 60 feet for limbs that cannot be safely climbed or that sit over a structure. Lets the operator cut and rig from a stable platform instead of hanging in the canopy.
Processes brush and small limbs into mulch on site. Cuts haul-off volume by 70 percent or more and keeps the job moving without a second truck run.
Sherrill Tree slings and rigging blocks let us lower heavy limb sections under control. This is how we take a 40-foot limb off a roof without dropping it.
Pole saws handle smaller high limbs from the ground. Climbing spikes and a flip line let a trained climber work the canopy when a bucket truck cannot reach.
Grinds the stump after a full removal so you can replant or lay sod. We quote grinding separately and usually schedule it within the same week.
A 22-foot loblolly pine limb came down on the corner of a two-story roof during a Thursday night storm. It was resting on the shingles, blocking the gutter, and the homeowner could not get a crew to answer the phone until we picked up at 11 p.m.
Crew arrived at 7 a.m., rigged the limb in four sections, and lowered it without adding a single new crack to the shingles. Total job time was three hours. We photographed the roof deck and handed the photos to the homeowner for the insurance claim.
A dead water oak limb had been hanging over a two-car driveway in Decatur for close to three months. The homeowner had called four companies and gotten voicemail every time. The limb was 14 inches at the base and dropping small branches onto the cars.
We removed the dead limb in 90 minutes with a bucket truck and a rigging block, chipped the brush on site, and hauled the wood off. The driveway was clear before the homeowner got home from work. No damage to either car.
A February ice event cracked a large hardwood limb over a fence line in Fort Oglethorpe. The limb was resting on the fence and the neighbor's fence, and both homeowners were worried about who would pay for the damage.
We walked both sides of the property line, agreed on the cut plan, and removed the limb in sections without bending either fence. The job took four hours including cleanup. Both fences stood and no insurance claim was needed.
Most limb calls start as a small annoyance and turn into a roofing or insurance problem within a few weeks. Here are the situations we get called for most often across Georgia.
Ask a pro →We rig the limb off the roof in sections, check the decking for soft spots, and photograph the condition before and after. If the roof is already open, we tarp it the same visit and hand you the photos for your claim.
We remove the dead limb with a controlled rig, then inspect the rest of the canopy for other dead wood. If the tree itself is failing, we quote full removal so you are not paying twice.
Our arborist reviews the lean and the root plate. We rig and remove the shedding limbs first, then either cable the tree or take it down in sections, depending on what the root plate tells us.
We never cut inside the utility clearance zone. We call the power company, coordinate the disconnect, and remove the limb once the line is safe. Then we clear the rest of the canopy back to a safe distance.
$150 - $1,200+ depending on height, diameter, rigging, and timing
Typical 2026 pricing for limb removal in Georgia runs $250 to $900 for most residential jobs. A single low limb starts around $150. A large storm-hung limb over a roof, requiring rigging and a bucket truck, can reach $1,200 or more. We quote a range on the phone and a firm number after the walkthrough, and the firm number is what you pay. No fuel surcharge, no per-branch add-on.
You are paying for control, not just a cut. A dropped limb that cracks a roof or takes out a fence costs far more than the removal. Our price includes the rigging, the insurance, and the cleanup that keeps the job from becoming a second problem.
A limb 15 feet up is a pole saw job. A limb 50 feet up over a roof needs a bucket truck or a climber with rigging. Height is the single biggest driver of cost on a limb call.
A 4-inch limb is a quick cut. A 20-inch limb weighs hundreds of pounds and has to be sectioned and lowered with rigging blocks. More sections means more time and more crew.
A limb on open ground is simple. A limb on a roof, a fence, a carport, or a power drop requires rigging, protection, and sometimes utility coordination. That complexity shows up in the price.
A limb over a driveway is easy to reach. A limb at the back of a sloped, wooded lot means dragging equipment and hauling brush by hand. Access adds labor hours.
“A pine limb the size of my leg came down on the corner of my roof during a Thursday night storm. I called at 11 p.m. and a real person answered. Crew was in my driveway by 7 the next morning, rigged the limb off the shingles, and had it chipped by lunch. Not one new crack in the roof.”
Marcus T.Homeowner, Johns Creek
✓ Verified“I manage six rental houses and I have used a lot of tree crews. These guys are the only ones who show up when they say and send a certificate of insurance without me asking twice. Took a dead water oak limb off a duplex in Decatur in about three hours and left the yard spotless.”
Danielle R.Property Manager, Decatur
✓ Verified“Had a big oak limb hanging over my driveway for two months because I could not get anybody to call me back. These folks quoted me a range on the phone, came out Saturday, and the price after the walkthrough was actually lower than the top of the range. Clean cut, chips hauled off, done.”
Ray P.Homeowner, Richmond Hill
✓ VerifiedMost residential limb jobs in Georgia run $250 to $900 in 2026, with a single low limb starting around $150 and a large storm-hung limb over a roof reaching $1,200 or more. Height, diameter, rigging complexity, and whether we need a bucket truck drive the price. We give you a range on the phone and a firm number after the walkthrough.
Call a licensed and insured tree crew, not a handyman with a ladder. A limb over 4 inches in diameter or one resting on a roof needs rigging equipment and ANSI Z133 training. We run 24/7 across Georgia, so you can call us at any hour and get a real person who can dispatch a crew.
You can safely cut a limb under 3 inches in diameter that is below shoulder height and nowhere near a power line. Anything larger, anything overhead, or anything touching the service drop is a different job. Georgia sees multiple chainsaw fatalities every year, most from homeowners cutting overhead limbs from ladders. We would rather quote you than read about you.
Yes. A hung limb can release suddenly, a leaning tree can shift mid-cut, and wet red clay gives no warning before a root plate lets go. That is why we rig limbs instead of dropping them and why we check for power line interference before any cut. Our crews train to ANSI Z133 and OSHA 1910.269 and carry full insurance on every job.
We deliver branch removal Georgia homeowners can count on from the north metro down to the coast. Our crews stage out of multiple yards so a limb call in Johns Creek does not wait on a truck from Savannah. Here are some of the communities we cover most often, with the local conditions that shape each job.
Emergency Tree RemovalWhen a limb is attached to a tree that is already splitting or uprooted, limb removal is not enough. We bring the whole tree down in sections and clear the site, often the same night you call.Explore →
24/7 Tree RemovalOur overnight crews handle limb and tree work after dark with truck-mounted lights. If a limb is on your roof at midnight, we can cut it free before morning so you are not waiting on daylight.Explore →
Storm Damage Tree RemovalAfter a Georgia thunderstorm or ice event, limbs and trees come down together. We clear the driveway, remove hung limbs, tarp open roofs, and document everything for your insurance claim.Explore →
Fallen Tree RemovalA fallen tree usually leaves broken limbs scattered across the yard and fence line. We cut the trunk into rounds, chip the brush, and remove every limb so the yard is usable again.Explore →
Tree Removal After HurricaneHurricane remnants push through Georgia and leave leaning trees and hung limbs behind. We handle the post-storm cleanup, including limbs wedged in other trees that most crews will not touch.Explore →
Hazardous Tree RemovalA tree with a cracked trunk or a hanging limb over a structure is a hazard, not a trim job. Our arborist reviews it, we rig the dangerous sections first, and then we take the rest down safely.Explore →
Dead Tree RemovalDead pines and water oaks drop limbs without warning. We remove the dead wood before it lands on your roof, and we can leave the stump for grinding or take it to ground level.Explore →
Leaning Tree RemovalA leaning tree over a house or driveway is a limb problem waiting to become a roof problem. We assess the root plate, rig the lean side, and bring it down in controlled sections.Explore →Every hour a hung limb stays up, the odds of roof damage go up. Call us now and we will quote a range on the phone, then send the nearest crew. Licensed, insured, and answering 24/7 across Georgia.
Call for a Quote +18664591318 →Phone lines are open every hour of every day, including holidays and the middle of a storm. Tell us what the tree is touching and where you are, and we will give you a range on the spot and dispatch the nearest crew. Most metro Atlanta calls see a truck within 60 to 90 minutes.