Common Questions
Answers to what we're asked most.
Three things set the price here: how big the tree is, what shape it's in, and how near it stands to a building or power line. As a rough guide, small trees run about $150–$450, medium trees $450–$1,200, and large to very large trees $800–$2,000 or more. Storm and emergency removals can run higher depending on complexity. Every job gets a free, written estimate before any work starts.
It depends on your policy and the circumstances. Insurance is more likely to cover removal when a tree has fallen and damaged a covered structure — which is common after the kind of severe storms Daviess County sees — but less likely to cover removing a tree that's simply dead or leaning without having caused damage yet. Your insurer has the final word, so call them first; if it helps the claim, we can write up the tree's condition for you.
Washington's municipal code (Chapter 98) addresses tree work in the city, though the exact requirements for a private homeowner removal on your own property can vary by situation. We check current city requirements as part of every free estimate, so you're never left guessing or on the hook for a rule you didn't know about.
A single tree usually takes us anywhere from a few hours to a full day, depending on its size, what it's standing next to, and how much of it has to be roped and lowered piece by piece. We'll give you a realistic time estimate during your on-site visit.
Keep everyone clear of the tree and of any power line it is touching or close to — a downed trunk can roll or settle without warning, and one resting on a line is dangerous. If you can do it safely, photograph the damage for your insurer, then give us a call. Daviess County has real storm history — an EF2 tornado struck the Washington, Indiana area on November 17, 2013, damaging or destroying roughly 20 homes — and we prioritize storm and hazard calls ahead of routine scheduling.
Usually right up against the siding — tight spots are routine work for our crew. When a house, fence or power line is close, we rope the tree and lower it in sections instead of felling it in one piece, and that is where experience and a bidder's liability insurance count for more than they do in an open yard.
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