Tree service in Arlington, TN
Tree removal, trimming, fence line clearing, and storm cleanup in Arlington, from the Depot Square area to the bigger country lots near the Loosahatchie River.
- Free on-site estimates
- Answered 7 days a week
- Debris hauled away
- 20 minutes away
Tree work in Arlington
Arlington is a town of about 14,500 in northeast Shelby County, off US 70 near the Loosahatchie River. It has grown fast, with newer subdivisions mixed in with the older homes around Depot Square and bigger country lots on the edges of town.
That mix means a lot of different tree work. Young yard trees in new neighborhoods need structural pruning while they are small. Older lots have big hardwoods that have outgrown their spots. And the larger properties often have fence lines and field edges that have grown in with trees and brush.
The good news on bigger lots: when there is room to drop a tree or bring equipment in, removals go faster and cost less than in a tight subdivision backyard.
Tree rules in Arlington
We did not find a tree removal permit requirement in Arlington’s municipal code for residential lots. That does not mean anything goes on every project. New development, subdivision plans, and zoning rules can include landscaping and tree requirements, so if you are clearing for a build, check with the town’s planning office first.
For a typical home lot, removing a dead, leaning, or unwanted tree should not need a permit. We will tell you if anything about your job looks like it needs a call to the town.
Sources: Arlington town code, Tennessee Division of Forestry, Tree City USA list.
Limb and debris pickup in Arlington
Arlington’s town code sets out rules for yard trimmings, including cutting them to about 4 feet and bundling them. Those rules date back a while, and the town may handle things differently today, so call Arlington Public Works at (901) 867-2620 to confirm current pickup rules before you put a pile out.
Either way, a full tree removal creates far more than curbside pickup is built for. Our price includes cutting up and hauling the wood and brush.
Sources: Arlington town code.
Power lines and digging in Arlington
Arlington is served by MLGW. MLGW trims around its lines every three years and handles anything on the main lines. It does not remove trees that only touch the service line to your house. In the February 2022 ice storm, about 56 percent of Arlington customers lost power. Tennessee 811 needs at least three working days notice before digging, and that includes stump grinding. Call 811 or (800) 351-1111.
Sources: MLGW tree trimming, MLGW downed power lines, Tennessee 811.
Storms and trees in Arlington
Arlington takes the same storms as the rest of Shelby County, and the ice in February 2022 knocked out power to more than half the town. Trees along open fence lines and field edges catch the full force of the wind, and older pines on country lots often break or uproot.
The Loosahatchie River has flooded here too. On December 25, 1987, the river near Arlington reached about a 50-year flood level. Wet ground and shallow roots are a big part of why trees tip in Mid-South storms.
Sources: MLGW Winter Storm Landon report, USGS, December 1987 flood near Millington, Memphis Area Master Gardeners on tree roots.
Tree services in Arlington
Fence line clearing in Arlington
Trees and brush cut out of fence lines and field edges, with stumps ground.
Tree removal in Arlington
Big hardwoods and dead pines taken down. Open lots often mean faster, lower cost removals.
Young tree pruning
Structural pruning for new subdivision trees so they grow strong instead of splitting later.
Storm cleanup in Arlington
Trees on houses, sheds, and driveways after storms.
Where we work in Arlington
We cover all of Arlington in Shelby County, including ZIP codes 38002 and 38028. Arlington is about 20 minutes from our Raleigh shop.
- Depot Square
- Hughes-College Hill Park
- US Highway 70
- Loosahatchie River
Arlington tree service questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Arlington, TN?
We did not find a tree removal permit for home lots in Arlington’s town code. Development and subdivision work can have landscaping rules, so check with the town planning office before clearing for a build.
Will Arlington pick up limbs after a tree removal?
Call Arlington Public Works at (901) 867-2620 for current pickup rules. A full tree removal makes much more debris than curbside pickup handles, so we haul it.
Is tree removal cheaper on a big lot?
Often, yes. When there is room to drop a tree or bring equipment in, the job goes faster than rigging every piece down in a tight backyard.
Can you clear a fence line?
Yes. We cut and remove trees and brush along fence lines and field edges and grind the stumps.
Who is the power company in Arlington?
MLGW. It trims around its lines every three years. It does not remove trees for touching the service line to your house.
How much does tree service cost in Arlington?
It depends on the size of the tree, access, and what is under it. We look in person and give you one written price, free.
Need tree work in Arlington?
Free estimates. Answered 7 days a week.