Common Questions
Answers to what we're asked most.
Cost depends mainly on the tree's size, condition, and how close it is to a structure or power line. Small trees often run $150–$450, medium trees $450–$1,200, and large or 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. Check with your insurance provider directly; we're happy to provide documentation of the tree's condition if that helps your claim.
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.
Most single-tree removals are completed in a few hours to a full day, depending on the tree's size, its location relative to structures, and how much rigging and careful lowering the job requires. We'll give you a realistic time estimate during your on-site visit.
First, stay away from the tree and any power lines it may be touching or near — downed trees can shift unexpectedly, and a tree in contact with a line is a serious hazard. Take photos for insurance if it's safe to do so, then call us. 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.
Very close, in most cases — it's exactly the kind of job our crew is set up for. Removals near a house, fence, or power line require more careful rigging and lowering rather than simply cutting and letting the tree fall, which is why experience and proper insurance matter more on these jobs than on an open-yard removal.
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