Tree trimming and pruning in Memphis, TN
Limbs off your roof, dead wood out, and clearance over the driveway. Our climbers prune to keep trees healthy and stronger in Memphis storms.
- Climbers, not bucket hacks
- No topping
- Dead wood removed
- Full cleanup
Trimming that keeps trees healthy and your home safe
Overgrown limbs rub on roofs, fill gutters, block light, hang over driveways, and break off in the first strong storm. A good trim fixes all of that and helps the tree grow stronger.
We cut at the branch collar so the tree seals the wound. We do not top trees and we do not strip them bare, because both weaken the tree and cause more problems later. The goal is a tree that looks good and stands up to Memphis wind and ice.
What we trim
- Limbs over roofs, gutters, and chimneys
- Dead, broken, and hanging branches
- Low limbs over driveways, sidewalks, and streets
- Crowded crowns that catch too much wind
- Branches growing toward the service line to your house
Types of pruning we do
Dead wooding
Removing dead and dying limbs before they fall on someone or something. The most common job we do.
Crown thinning
Taking out select branches so wind and light pass through. A thinned tree is less likely to fail in a storm.
Crown raising
Lifting low limbs to clear roofs, driveways, sidewalks, and lawns.
Structural pruning
Shaping young trees so they grow strong, well spaced branches and fewer problems later.
When to trim trees in Memphis
Late fall through winter is the best time for most trees. They are dormant, the leaves are off, and it is easier to see the branch structure. Oaks are best pruned in the dormant season. Dead, broken, or dangerous limbs should come off any time of year. Most yard trees do well with a trim every 2 to 4 years.
How a job goes
Same crew from the first look to the last rake. You always know the price before we cut.
- Call or send photosTell us about the tree and where it is. Photos help us plan.
- Free on-site estimateWe look at the tree, what is under it, and how we will get it down. You get one clear price.
- Climb, cut, and liftClimbers and, when needed, a crane take the tree down in controlled sections.
- Grind and clean upStumps ground if you want them gone, debris hauled, yard raked clean.
Memphis neighborhoods
- Raleigh
- Berclair
- Frayser
- East Memphis
- Midtown
- Downtown
- Whitehaven
- Hickory Hill
- Parkway Village
- Southwind
- Oakhaven
- Highland Heights
Common questions
How much does tree trimming cost in Memphis?
It depends on the size of the tree, how much needs to come off, and access. Trimming several trees on one visit costs less per tree. We give you a clear price after we walk the property with you.
When is the best time to trim trees in Memphis?
Late fall through winter for most trees, while they are dormant. Dead or dangerous limbs should come off right away, any time of year.
Will trimming hurt my tree?
Good pruning helps the tree. We make clean cuts at the right spots and never take too much at once. Topping, which cuts the main leaders back to stubs, is what hurts trees, and we do not do it.
Can you trim branches over my roof?
Yes. Clearing limbs off roofs and gutters is one of our most common jobs. It keeps leaves out of the gutters and stops limbs from scraping shingles.
Do you trim trees near power lines?
We can trim around the service drop to your house. Trees touching main power lines are handled by MLGW or its contractors, and we can tell you how to request it.
Trees getting out of hand?
Free trimming estimates across Memphis.