Tree Removal in Decatur, GA

What's different about this combo

Why tree removal in Decatur is its own job

• We submit the certified arborist risk assessment as part of every Decatur quote so you see the document before the work starts.
• Replacement plant or in-lieu fee is calculated on lot-level canopy density — it is not a flat fee. We compute and disclose this up front.
• Decatur planning staff sometimes require re-inspection. We coordinate the second visit and provide updated documentation at no extra charge.

Our process

How we approach tree removal

Tree removal is the most consequential service we offer — once it is gone, it is gone. We approach every removal as a structural decision first and a service decision second: should this tree come down at all, or can it be preserved with cabling and structural pruning? When removal is the right call, we run safe, insured, code-compliant operations across metro Atlanta, and we handle the permit paperwork, the recompense filings, and the insurance documentation as part of the standard scope.

1. 1

   Free written estimate

   On-site assessment of the tree, surrounding structures, access constraints, and applicable jurisdiction (City of Atlanta, City of Decatur, City of Brookhaven, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Rockdale). Written estimate that line-items tree work, permit, recompense, replacement, and cleanup so you can compare apples to apples with other quotes.

2. 2

   Permit + ordinance handling

   For City of Atlanta jobs we file with the Arborist Division and manage the public posting period. For City of Decatur jobs we author the certified-arborist risk assessment and submit replacement plans. For City of Brookhaven we file under City code (not DeKalb County). For DeKalb, Gwinnett, and Rockdale unincorporated, we submit per local code.

3. 3

   Site preparation

   Tarps and lawn-protection mats for soft-surface lots, traffic management for tight-access work, neighbor coordination where canopy crosses property lines, and pre-job photo documentation for insurance purposes.

4. 4

   Removal

   Sectional take-down for tight-lot work, crane-assisted removal for large hardwoods over structures, controlled drop where space allows. Insured climbers, ground crew, and traffic personnel as needed.

5. 5

   Cleanup + stump treatment

   Full debris removal off-site, surface cleanup (rake, blow), stump grinding included or quoted separately per your preference. Lawn-impact remediation where needed.

6. 6

   Documentation + replacement

   Insurance documentation packet for storm/insurance claims (species ID, suspected failure mode, photos, scope of mitigation), replacement planting per ordinance where applicable, certificate of completion for HOAs and property managers.