Tree Removal Questions, Answered Plainly

Incbelieves Tree Service is a referral service, not a contractor. We take your request and route it to independent local providers in our network. The provider you speak with does the climbing, cutting and hauling, and sets the price and schedule. Referral, not contractor. You compare what providers offer, then decide. Nothing is required of you after you ask.

Typical U.S. prices run from a few hundred dollars for a small tree to several thousand for a large or hard-to-reach one. Height, trunk width, nearby structures, power lines and debris haul-away all move the price. Costs vary by job, so get a written quote from each provider and compare what is included before you choose.

Emergency tree removal covers trees that have fallen, or are about to fall, onto a home, driveway, vehicle or road. Storm tree clearance is common during hurricane season. Many providers can respond quickly, but availability varies. Request a callback to check provider availability. Stay clear of the tree and any downed lines until a provider has assessed it.

Usually not. Fallen trunks and limbs hold tension and can shift or spring when cut. Wet wood, tile roofs and tangled power lines add risk. Keep people and pets away. Leave anything near a house or utility line to a trained, insured provider, and ask the provider about their coverage.

Some policies may cover sudden damage, such as a tree that lands on a house. Coverage for a healthy tree or routine yard cleanup is often limited. Check your policy and ask your insurer. Providers can often help document damage for a claim.

Stump grinding uses a machine to chew a stump down below ground level. Tree removal alone leaves the stump behind, so grinding is often a separate line on the quote. In humid climates, stumps rot, attract pests and can resprout. Grinding makes sense before you lay sod, replant or build a patio. Ask whether it is included.

Put the quotes side by side and check the scope: cutting, haul-away, wood left on site and stump grinding. Ask each provider for proof of liability and workers' compensation coverage. A price far under the others can mean something is left out. Compare, then decide. There is no obligation to accept any estimate.

Request a callback or use the request form. Describe the tree, its location and any damage. Incbelieves Tree Service routes the details to providers in our network who serve your area. A provider contacts you to discuss the job, and many offer an on-site look before quoting. Call hours vary by provider. You choose whether to book, with no obligation.