Tree Removal Hot Springs AR

Tree Removal for Hot Springs Homes and Lake Lots

Climber cutting a tall tree from the top

Some trees have to go. A tree might be dead, leaning, cracked, crowding the house, or standing right where the new garage is supposed to sit. Whatever the reason, taking down a big tree near a home is not a weekend project. Call Hot Springs Tree Service Co. and we’ll come out, look at it and give you a free quote.

Pines and oaks make up most of the big trees around Hot Springs, so they’re most of what comes down, too. On a tight lot or a steep lake lot, getting one down without hitting the house, the fence or the dock is the whole job.

Tree cutting near a house usually means taking the tree apart from the top down, one section at a time, rather than felling it whole.

Not sure whether your tree needs to come down? Have it looked at. Sometimes a good trim or taking off one heavy limb is all it needs.

If the tree is already down or has fallen on something, go to the emergency page instead, or just call.

Call 501-817-7761 or fill out the form. When you call, it helps to say roughly how tall the tree is and what’s near it.

Free quote before any work starts
Trees close to houses, fences and docks
Dead, leaning and storm-damaged trees
Tell us if you want to keep the wood
Stump grinding available too

Free Tree Removal Quote

Free quote. No obligation.

Signs a Tree May Need to Come Down

Dead or dying crown. Brown needles on a pine from the top down, or an oak that leafs out thin and late.
A new lean. A tree that starts leaning after a storm, especially with soil lifting on one side, is a warning sign.
Cracks, cavities or mushrooms at the base. These can point to decay in the trunk or roots.
Bark sloughing off an oak. This can mean Hypoxylon canker, which leaves the wood brittle.
Sawdust and small holes in pine bark. These are signs of bark beetles, and an infested pine rarely recovers.
Too close to the house. Roots under a foundation, or a trunk a few feet from the wall.

None of these means the tree has to come down. They do mean it is worth having looked at.

How Tree Removal Works

1. A look and a quote

We come out, walk around the tree, check what’s underneath and how equipment can reach it, and give you a price. It’s a good time to say whether you want the stump ground and what you’d like done with the wood.

2. Taking the tree down

Where there’s open space, a tree can sometimes be felled in one piece. That’s rare in town. More often a climber goes up, removes the limbs, then cuts the trunk in sections from the top, lowering each one on a rope. Depending on the tree and the access, the work may be done from a lift or with a crane instead.

3. Cleanup

Brush goes through the chipper and the logs are cut up and loaded, unless you’re keeping the wood. The stump is cut low to the ground, and ground out if stump grinding is part of the job.

Section of tree trunk being lifted out of a backyard

Worker feeding branches into a wood chipper

Chainsaw cutting a felled trunk into rounds

Removal or Trimming?

You don’t have to cut down a tree just because part of it is in trouble. One dead limb over the driveway, branches rubbing the roof, or a crown that has grown too heavy on one side can often be dealt with by pruning.

Removal is the better answer when the trunk or the roots are the problem: decay at the base, a lean that keeps getting worse, or a tree that has died. It’s also the answer when a healthy tree is simply in the wrong place, such as against a foundation or where you plan to build.

If you can’t tell which you need, that’s normal. Call 501-817-7761 and have the tree looked at.

What Tree Removal Costs in Hot Springs

No two removals cost the same, which is why we look at the tree before giving a price. The quote is free. The price depends on:

Height and trunk size. More tree means more cutting, more rigging and more to haul.
What’s under it. A tree over open lawn is a simpler job than one over a roof, a deck or a boat dock.
Access. If a truck can’t reach the tree, everything is carried out by hand. Steep lake lots are the classic case.
Condition. Dead trees are brittle and unpredictable, which changes how they have to be taken down.
Stump and wood. Whether the stump is ground, and whether the wood is hauled or left, both change the price. Say what you want.

If you have more than one tree, mention them all so they can be quoted together.

Things to Check Before You Remove a Tree in Hot Springs

Shoreline trees. The shoreline of Lake Hamilton and Lake Catherine is managed by Entergy. Check with Entergy before a tree at the water’s edge is cut.
Street trees. For a tree between the sidewalk and the street, check with the City of Hot Springs first.
Hot Springs Village. If you live in the Village, check with the property owners’ association before removing a tree.
Power lines. If a tree is touching a power line, stay well away from it and report it to your power company. If it is only close to one, mention it when we talk.
Insurance. If a tree has already fallen on the house, see the emergency page first, and ask your insurer what your policy covers.

Tree Removal Questions

How long does a tree removal take?

It depends on the tree. A small tree in an open yard is a much smaller job than a big one that has to be lowered piece by piece over a house. We’ll tell you what to expect when we quote the job.

Can I keep the wood?

Yes. Tell us before the work starts so the trunk and big limbs are left for you instead of hauled off.

Will removing a tree damage my lawn?

Some marks on the lawn are normal, especially if the ground is wet. If you’re worried about a particular area, such as a septic field or sprinkler lines, point it out when we come to look at the tree.

Ready for a price? Call 501-817-7761 or fill out the form and we’ll come take a look.

Tree Removal in Hot Springs, AR