Storm prep
Crown thinning
Selected branches removed throughout the canopy to let light and wind through. The tree keeps its natural shape and carries less weight in storms.
Check your tree’s health
Trimming & pruning
Tree Trimming & Pruning in Asheville, NC
Structural pruning and canopy thinning that keeps your trees healthy, safe and clear of your roof. No topping, ever.
- Fully insured
- 4.9 average rating
- 15+ years local
- Free written estimates
Pruning that helps the tree
Healthier trees, safer yards
Good pruning is about the tree’s long-term health, not just how it looks next week. We remove dead and weak limbs, thin crowded canopies, cut back branches over the house and correct poor structure while the tree is young enough to respond.
Every cut is made at the right spot, just outside the branch collar, so the tree seals the wound and stays strong. Before we start, we walk you through exactly what we plan to take and why. Then we chip the brush and leave the yard clean.
- Proper cuts that heal, never topping
- Climbing and rigging over roofs and decks
- All brush chipped and hauled away
Types of pruning
The right cut for every tree
Most jobs combine two or three of these. We will recommend what your trees actually need.
Roof & line clearance
Limbs cut back from your roof, gutters, chimney and service lines, so leaves, moss and storm damage stay off the house.
Storm damage already?
Deadwood removal
Dead, broken and hanging limbs taken out before they fall on people, cars or the house. A must for big shade trees.
Is the whole tree dead?Crown raising
Low limbs removed so you can walk, mow and park under the tree, see the house from the street and get trucks up the driveway.
Clearing a driveway corridor?Why prune
What regular trimming does for your property
Asheville’s ice storms, summer thunderstorms and remnants of hurricanes put big loads on trees. Pruned trees handle them better.
Fewer storm breaks
Thinned canopies let wind pass through, and removing weak, crossing and dead limbs takes away the parts most likely to fail.
A healthier tree
Removing diseased and rubbing branches and letting light into the canopy keeps the tree growing strong for decades.
A cleaner house
Limbs cut back from the roof mean less debris in gutters, less moss and shade on shingles, and fewer squirrels on the roof.
How it works
Simple, clear and clean
You will know exactly what we are cutting before we start.
Walk the trees
We look at each tree with you and talk about what you want: clearance, light, views or safety.
Written plan
You get a written estimate that says what we will prune on each tree.
Careful pruning
Our climbers make proper cuts and lower heavy limbs on ropes over roofs and decks.
Cleanup
All brush chipped or hauled away and the yard raked clean.
15+Years local
InsuredFully, with proof on request
4.9Average rating
24/7Emergency response
Why choose us
Why Asheville homeowners call us
We help homeowners and businesses protect their property with tree work done safely, efficiently and with the tree’s long-term health in mind.
Trained and experienced
Our trained crew follows professional tree care and safety standards on every job.
Clean, careful work
We protect your lawn, deck and driveway, and leave the site cleaner than we found it.
Fast emergency service
Storm damage can’t wait. We answer the phone and get a crew moving, day or night.
Fully insured, written estimates
Proof of insurance on request and a clear written estimate before any work starts.
Reviews
What clients are saying
★★★★★
"After a big storm took down a 60-foot oak right next to our house, I was panicking. These guys were out the same evening, had it safely removed by the next morning, and left the yard spotless."
Margaret R.Asheville, NC
★★★★★
"We had three huge trees removed from our backyard, one right over the deck. I was nervous about damage, but the crew was meticulous. They used ropes and rigging and not a single branch touched anything."
David K.Asheville, NC
★★★★★
"They trimmed all eight of our mature maples and did an outstanding job shaping them. The arborist explained everything beforehand and clearly cared about the health of the trees, not just getting done fast."
Susan H.Asheville, NC
When is the best time to trim trees in Asheville?
Late fall through winter is ideal for most trees: the leaves are off, the structure is easy to see and pests are dormant. Deadwood, hazard limbs and roof clearance can be done any time of year.
Do you top trees?
No. Topping cuts large limbs back to stubs, which weakens the tree, causes rot and grows back as weak, crowded sprouts. We reduce height and weight the right way, by cutting back to healthy side branches.
How much of a tree can be trimmed at once?
As a rule, no more than about a quarter of the living canopy in a single season. Taking more stresses the tree. We will plan larger reductions over two or more visits if needed.
How often should my trees be pruned?
Most mature shade trees do well with a check and light pruning every 3 to 5 years. Young trees benefit from structural pruning more often, and trees over the house should be looked at every year or two.
Can you trim trees near power lines?
We trim service lines to your house and clear limbs near them. Main distribution lines on the poles are handled by the utility, and we will tell you when to call them.
Will you clean up after trimming?
Yes. All branches are chipped or hauled away and the yard is raked clean.
Service area
Serving Asheville and the surrounding mountains
Based on Haywood Road in West Asheville, we cover Asheville and Buncombe County. Not sure if we cover your area? Give us a call at 828-367-9685.
Trees getting too close to the house?
Get a free, no-obligation trimming estimate. We will tell you exactly what we would cut and why.