Tree service in Carson City, NV
Battle Born Tree Service is Carson City's hometown tree company, with its yard on US Highway 50 East, about 8 minutes from the center of town. We remove and prune trees, grind stumps, clear brush for fire season and answer emergency calls 24 hours a day.
- 4.8 on Google · 44 reviews
- Best of Carson City 2018-2025
- ISA Certified Arborist WE-11728A
- Fully insured
By the numbers
Carson City at a glance
Carson City sits at about 4,680 feet where the Sierra meets the desert. That edge is why the city has both big, old shade trees and one of the highest wildfire risk ratings in the country.
Everyone was polite and accommodated all my requests for special pruning. When they were done, the yard was completely cleaned.
The trees on Carson City streets
Almost half of the city's homes, about 49%, were built before 1980, and the median home dates from 1981 (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024). Trees planted with those houses are now 45 years old or more. Cottonwoods, elms, maples and pines that size overhang roofs, fences and driveways.
That is why much of our Carson City work is large tree removal, crane work and crown pruning rather than young-tree shaping. About 62% of homes are owner-occupied, and most of the calls we get are from owners looking after trees they have lived with for years.
A dry valley with irrigated trees
The Carson City weather station averages about 9.3 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991-2020 normals). That is not enough for most shade trees, so the city's canopy depends on irrigation. Trees that lose their water decline, drop dead wood and become removal candidates.
The same station averages about 14 inches of snow a year. A heavy, wet snowfall on trees in leaf is a common cause of broken limbs here.
Wildfire risk is among the highest in the country
The USDA Forest Service's Wildfire Risk to Communities data rates Carson City's risk to homes higher than 98.5% of US communities and higher than 86% of Nevada communities. About 10% of the city's buildings sit in the direct exposure zone and another 66% in the indirect zone, where embers and nearby burning homes are the threat.
Seventeen large fires have been mapped with a center point within about 10 miles of town since 1980. The largest was the Waterfall Fire in 2004, mapped at 8,765 acres on the west side. See defensible space and fire mitigation.
Hardiness zone 7a
The 2023 USDA map puts central Carson City (ZIP 89701) in hardiness zone 7a, where the average extreme winter low is 0 to 5 degrees. Our own pruning guidance fits that climate: prune most deciduous trees in late winter while they are dormant, and most conifers in early spring and summer.
What we do in Carson City
- Tree removal, large tree removal and crane-assisted removal
- Trimming, pruning, dead wooding, cabling and bracing
- Stump grinding
- Defensible space, brush mowing and lot clearing
- 24-hour emergency tree service and storm clean-up
- Snow and ice removal, firewood and wood chips
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates, Carson City (retrieved October 1, 2026)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, Carson City station (USC00261485) (retrieved October 1, 2026)
- USDA Forest Service, Wildfire Risk to Communities: Carson City (April 2026 data)
- National Interagency Fire Center, fire perimeter history (retrieved October 1, 2026)
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023 (retrieved October 1, 2026)
- Carson City Public Works, Street Maintenance (read October 1, 2026)
Rules here
We have not found a Carson City permit requirement for removing a tree on private property. For a tree in the street right-of-way, check with Carson City Public Works before any work.
Clearing snow from the sidewalk is the property owner's duty under the Carson City Municipal Code.
Fire district: Carson City Fire Department
Services in Carson City
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Tree service questions in Carson City
Still have a question? Call 775.232.8243. Phones are answered seven days a week.
How close are you to my house in Carson City?
Our yard is at 6301 US Highway 50 East. It is about 4.5 miles, or about 8 minutes without traffic, from the center of Carson City.
Is Battle Born really voted the best tree service in Carson City?
Nevada Appeal readers voted Battle Born first place, Best Tree Service, in the Best of Carson City poll every year from 2018 through 2025.
Do I need a permit to cut down a tree in Carson City?
We have not found a permit requirement for removing a tree on private property. Trees in the street right-of-way are different: check with Carson City Public Works first.
When should I prune my trees in Carson City?
Dead or hazardous branches can come off any time. Otherwise, prune most deciduous trees in late winter and most conifers in early spring and summer.
Do you clear brush for defensible space on the west side?
Yes. We assess the house's fire risks, remove fuel and create a defensible zone with hand crews, a brush mower and a masticator.
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A certified arborist looks at the job before any work starts. Tell us what you have and our office will set up a time.
- 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 44 reviews (October 17, 2026)
- Best of Carson City, Best Tree Service, first place 2018 through 2025 (Nevada Appeal readers' poll)
- ISA Certified Arborist WE-11728A on staff
- BBB accredited since 2015, A+ rating
- Carson City based since October 2013
Phones answered seven days a week. 24-hour emergency service.