Questions and answers

Yes. Our residential and commercial tree services always include a free estimate before any work is done. More on the estimates and scheduling page.

A certified arborist assesses every job before work begins. Two ISA Certified Arborists are on staff, including ISA Certified Arborist WE-11728A.

The phone line is staffed seven days a week. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. If you reach the message box, your request is returned within 8 hours.

No. Every tree and every site is different, so the arborist sees the job in person first. You can attach photos to the free estimate form to help the office understand what you need.

We accept cash and major credit cards.

The most common reasons are signs of decay, storm damage, and roots or branches growing too close to the house. Some problems are hard to see from the ground, such as interior decay and cracks in the trunk. If you are not sure, have a certified arborist look at it. The estimate is free.

Safety, because old and overgrown trees can drop weak and dead branches in storms. Protection from overgrown roots that damage houses, pipes and septic tanks. And saving time and money when a tree has dead and sick branches.

A crane lifts each section up and away, so there is no complex rigging and no heavy machinery driven across the yard. It takes less time and has less impact on the surroundings. See crane-assisted tree removal and the crane work questions.

We do not recommend it. Large tree removal is risky and dangerous. Have it assessed by an arborist and done by a crew with the equipment for it.

Yes. Limbs are chipped and logs are loaded and hauled, so the property is left clear. Tell the arborist if you want anything handled differently and it will be written into the estimate.

Dead branches and safety hazards can be pruned at any time. Otherwise prune when the tree is dormant: late winter for most deciduous trees and early spring and summer for most conifers. The pruning timing guide has more.

Removing dead, dying and broken branches from a tree that is otherwise worth keeping. It lowers the chance of limbs falling in wind or snow. See dead wooding.

Sometimes. Cabling and bracing can support a weak fork or a heavy limb. Whether it suits your tree is a judgment an arborist makes on site. See cabling and bracing.

Topping, cutting the top of a tree back to stubs, weakens the tree and is not accepted pruning practice under the ANSI A300 standard. When a tree is too tall for its place, the arborist will talk with you about crown reduction or removal instead. The guide on topping explains why.

No. We do not apply pesticides or other treatments, and we do not plant trees. An arborist consultation can identify the problem and tell you whether pruning or removal is the right step.

All estimates are tailored to each client and their needs. Ask for stump grinding and it will be written into the estimate.

A stump left in the ground is a hazard. Grinding removes it while preventing new foliage from growing from the roots, and it lets you plant grass, shrubs or even new trees where the tree once stood. See stump grinding.

Yes. Stump grinding is a service on its own. Ask for a free estimate and tell the office how many stumps there are and how a machine can reach them.

Yes, 24 hours a day. Call 775.232.8243. After severe storms our priority is existing clients, but we are equipped to help anyone in need.

If anyone is hurt, call 911. If a power line is down or touching the tree, stay well away and call NV Energy. Then call us at 775.232.8243. Stay out from under the tree and do not try to cut it yourself. The first hour checklist covers the rest.

Removing trees from houses, clearing roads and driveways, tree and limb removal, cabling and stabilization, a safety assessment, and collection and disposal of storm debris.

The area around a building where plants and other fuels are managed to slow a wildfire. The University of Nevada, Reno Extension's Living With Fire guide divides it into Zone 0 (0 to 5 feet from the house), Zone 1 (5 to 30 feet) and Zone 2 (30 to 100 feet).

We assess the fire risks around your house, remove the fuel and create a defensible zone. That means brush mowing, trimming, removing debris and checking the health of your trees, with a plan built by our certified arborists. See defensible space and fire mitigation.

Yes. We clear lots with hand crews, the brush mower and the masticating head on our Bobcat track loader. See lot clearing.

It depends on where the tree is. In Reno, no permit is needed on private property, but trees in the City right-of-way need a Tree Work Permit and a Certified Arborist. In Carson City, check with Carson City Public Works for trees in the right-of-way. At Lake Tahoe the rules are stricter. See the permit guide.

In the Tahoe Basin, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency requires a permit to remove a live tree over 14 inches in diameter at breast height, measured 4.5 feet above the ground. On lakeshore lots it is 6 inches for trees between the house and the lake. A dead tree that could fall on a house needs no permit. The agency decides.

We work in Nevada. At Lake Tahoe that means Incline Village, Crystal Bay, Glenbrook, Zephyr Cove, Stateline and Kingsbury.

Yes. We plow, haul, shovel and salt for homes and businesses in Reno, Carson City and the surrounding areas, around the clock in snow season. At Lake Tahoe, ask whether your address is on the snow route when you call. Ongoing customers can get a custom flat rate.

Yes: corporate offices, shopping centers, medical facilities, retail stores and industrial properties, as well as homes. See snow and ice removal.

Yes. Call the office for availability and pricing.

Yes, firewood and wood chips are both sold. Call the office at 775.232.8243 for availability and pricing.

Battle Born Tree Service holds Nevada Business License # 20131580674 and is fully insured. The Nevada State Contractors Board's consumer guide lists removal and trimming of trees and shrubs among the work that does not need a board license, so there is no board number for tree work.

It is a credential a person earns by passing the International Society of Arboriculture exam and keeps with continuing education. ISA Certified Arborist WE-11728A is on our staff. The guide to ISA certification explains how to verify one.

45 Nevada towns and neighborhoods from our Carson City yard, including Reno, Sparks, Minden, Gardnerville, Dayton, Virginia City, Fernley, Fallon, Hawthorne and the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. See service areas.

Since October 2013, when Michael Orlick opened the company in Carson City.