Decatur, GA
Oakhurst water-oak removal — Decatur 30030
90-yr water oak overhanging a 1928 Craftsman bungalow. Permit + arborist letter + crane-assisted sectional removal.
Black-owned · Women-owned · Family-led · Decatur, GA
Decatur's family-led tree service since 2004.
Heflin Tree Service is a Black-owned, women-owned tree care company headquartered on Kelley Chapel Road in Decatur. We handle tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, cabling, land clearing, and 24/7 storm response across metro Atlanta’s 60+ ZIP codes.
- Years in business 20+
- Google rating 4.8★
- Reviews 61+
- Service area 60+ ZIPs
- Response 24/7
- Identity Black-owned · Women-owned
What’s different about Heflin
A Decatur-headquartered, family-run tree service in a market full of out-of-town outfits.
Our crew lives in the neighborhoods we serve. We’re typically back at a Decatur job before lunch — that proximity matters when a tree is over your roof or after a summer storm rolls through DeKalb.
We’re a rare combination in this trade: identified by Google as both Black-owned and women-owned, fully insured for tree work, family-led for two decades, and equally comfortable on a 1928 Craftsman in Oakhurst as we are on a Buckhead estate or a Conyers fence-line.
Read our story →20+
Years in metro Atlanta
Founded in 2004. Headquartered in Decatur the entire time.
60+
ZIP codes served
DeKalb, Fulton, Clayton, Gwinnett & Rockdale counties.
24/7
Emergency response
Storm damage, fallen trees, hazardous limbs — call any hour.
4.8★
Google rating
61+ verified reviews and counting.
Tree Care Services
Eleven tree services. One Decatur crew.
From a single overhanging limb to a full lot clearing, we handle the whole tree lifecycle. Pricing is transparent and estimates are always free.
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Tree Removal
Safe, insured removal of hazardous, dead, or interfering trees across metro Atlanta.
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Tree Trimming & Pruning
ISA-aligned pruning that protects tree health, structure, and your property.
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Stump Grinding
Below-grade stump grinding so you can reclaim your yard for landscaping or build.
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Stump Removal
Full root-ball removal when grinding alone is not enough.
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24/7 Emergency Removal
Storm damage, fallen limbs, leaning trees — we answer the phone any hour.
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Storm Damage Cleanup
Full storm cleanup with insurance documentation for your claim.
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Tree Cabling & Bracing
Cabling and bracing to save mature trees that can be preserved safely.
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Tree Cutting
Selective cutting for property prep, view restoration, or controlled thinning.
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Land Clearing
Lot clearing for new builds, agricultural edges, and fence-line work.
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Shrub & Bush Trimming
Hedge, shrub, and ornamental trimming to keep your landscape sharp.
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Tree Planting
Native, climate-appropriate tree planting with replacement and ordinance compliance.
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Service Areas
60+ ZIPs across metro Atlanta — and we know each one.
Tree work in Buckhead isn’t the same as tree work in Stone Mountain. Lithonia’s granite-substrate soils need different cabling than Decatur’s deep loam. Tucker’s 1990s-era Bradford pears are reaching their failure age. We tailor our approach to each city.
View all service areas →Counties we serve
DeKalb · Fulton · Clayton · Gwinnett · Rockdale · Henry (select)
- Decatur Headquartered here. 20+ years on Kelley Chapel Rd.
- Atlanta City-wide service across all 24 NPUs.
- Buckhead White-glove service for tight-lot estates.
- Stone Mountain Loblolly pine assessment & storm prep.
- Lithonia Granite-substrate root expertise.
- Tucker Bradford pear failure response.
- Conyers Agricultural-edge land clearing.
- Snellville HOA-coordinated whole-block work.
- Brookhaven Brookhaven-specific permit handling.
- Midtown Atlanta Tight-access streetscape work.
Show all 60+ ZIP codes we serve
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Recent projects
Real Decatur, Atlanta & metro jobs.
No stock photos. Every project below is a real Heflin job with a real outcome — documented for our customers and their insurers.
Stone Mountain, GA
Loblolly pine cluster — Stone Mountain 30087
Pre-storm assessment of 6 mature loblolly pines. 2 removed for root-plate heave, 1 cabled, 3 certified safe.
Buckhead, Atlanta
Storm cleanup — Buckhead 30327
Post-Helene tree on house. 24-hour response, full insurance documentation, customer claim approved.
A rare combination in tree service — and a serious advantage for our customers.
Tree care is one of the least diverse trades in the country. Heflin is identified by Google as both Black-owned and women-owned, and we’ve been family-led since 2004.
That MWBE identity matters for residential customers who want to support minority-owned businesses, for HOAs balancing supplier diversity, and especially for commercial, real-estate, and municipal contracts where MWBE certification opens doors.
It also reflects how we run jobs — careful with people’s homes, transparent with pricing, and accountable to a community we’ve been part of for two decades.
Customer reviews
4.8★ on Google · 61+ reviews and growing.
“Heflin handled the permit, the arborist letter, and the crane work for a 90-year-old water oak over our bungalow. Professional, on time, and the cleanup was perfect.”
Andrea M.
Oakhurst, Decatur 30030
“After Helene knocked a pine onto our shed, Heflin was here within an hour. They documented everything for the insurance claim. We’ve recommended them to half the neighborhood.”
Marcus T.
Stone Mountain 30087
“They worked around the HOA, the pool, and the in-laws’ visit. Polite crew, total cleanup, fair pricing. Easily the best tree service experience I’ve had in 10 years here.”
Priya R.
Buckhead 30327
Frequently asked
Heflin Tree Service FAQs
Is Heflin Tree Service Black-owned and women-owned?
Yes. Heflin Tree Service LLC is identified by Google as both Black-owned and women-owned, and we are family-led. Our MWBE status makes us a strong fit for residential customers, HOAs, and commercial / municipal contracts that prioritize minority and women-owned suppliers.
How long has Heflin Tree Service been in business?
We have served metro Atlanta for 20+ years. We are headquartered at 3358 Kelley Chapel Rd in Decatur, GA, and we have been actively serving DeKalb, Fulton, Clayton, Gwinnett, and Rockdale counties throughout that time.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured for tree work, including general liability and workers compensation. We will provide certificates of insurance on request and we always document jobs for homeowners insurance claims when applicable.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency tree removal?
Yes. We answer the phone any hour for storm damage, fallen trees, hazardous limbs, and other emergencies. Average response is under 60 minutes for the Decatur core.
How much does tree service cost in metro Atlanta?
Tree work in metro Atlanta typically ranges from $200 for small pruning jobs to $5,000+ for crane-assisted removals of mature hardwoods. Most residential removals fall between $800 and $2,500. Cost varies with tree size, species, access, proximity to structures, and permit requirements. We give free written estimates with no obligation.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree at my home?
It depends on your jurisdiction. The City of Decatur, City of Atlanta, City of Brookhaven, and DeKalb County each have separate tree ordinances and permit thresholds. Decatur has required a certified arborist risk assessment for most healthy-tree removals since March 2022. We handle the permit process for you in every jurisdiction we serve.
Tree concern at your home or property?
Free written estimates with no obligation. Same-day quotes for routine work, immediate response for emergencies.