Emergency tree service in Caughlin Ranch
Emergency tree service in Caughlin Ranch, ZIP 89519, deals with trees about 30 years old on foothill lots that face the wind coming off the Carson Range. Battle Born Tree Service takes calls at 775.232.8243 at any hour; if a person is hurt, 911 comes first, and if a line is down, keep away and call NV Energy.
- 4.8 on Google · 44 reviews
- Best of Carson City 2018-2025
- ISA Certified Arborist WE-11728A
- Fully insured
The median home in this ZIP dates from 1993. Trees planted with those homes are now tall enough to reach a roof when they go over, and many grow on slopes and along greenbelts where the wind has a clear run.
At a glance
- Median home in ZIP 89519 built 1993: trees now reaching full height
- About 4,884 feet at our reference point, on the west Reno foothills
- Check your association's rules before non-urgent removal
- About 44 minutes from our Carson City yard without traffic
Thirty-year-old trees are at an awkward age
A tree at 30 is no longer small enough to shrug off a storm and not yet old enough to have shed its weak parts. If it grew fast on irrigation with two or three tops, the forks between them are where it splits. If its roots circled in the planting hole, it can tip whole.
The middle years are also when pruning does the most good. Thinning a crowded crown lets wind pass through instead of pushing on it like a sail. If one tree in the yard has failed, ask the arborist to look at the rest. Crown thinning, raising and reduction explains the terms you will hear.
Wind and fire share the same slope
Two mapped fires have their centers within about 3 miles of the middle of the ZIP: the 2011 Caughlin Fire, mapped at 1,942 acres, and the 2020 Pinehaven Fire, mapped at 512 acres (National Interagency Fire Center perimeters). We mention them for one reason. Open foothill slopes expose houses to wind in winter storms as well as to fire in summer.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates strong wind risk in Washoe County as Relatively Moderate and winter weather risk as Very High. Our guide to preparing trees for downslope wind is written for exactly this kind of exposure.
Does the association have a say in an emergency?
Caughlin Ranch is a planned community with an owners' association. We do not know your lot's rules and will not guess at them. As a general matter, nobody expects you to wait for a committee while a tree is lying on your house. Make it safe, take photos, and tell the association what happened. For the planned follow-up work, such as taking out the rest of a damaged tree, check the rules first. See HOA tree rules: what to check first.
If the tree came from a greenbelt or common area, the association is the owner to notify.
What we bring
- A certified arborist to assess the tree before cutting
- Crane or 75-foot boom truck where a tree is on or over a structure
- Chipper and chip truck, so the debris leaves with us
- Cabling to stabilize a split tree the arborist judges worth keeping
From our yard to the west side of Reno
About 33.5 miles and 44 minutes when the road is clear. Emergency service is offered 24 hours a day. We give no arrival promise, because the first trucks out after a storm go where people are in danger.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates, ZCTA 89519 (retrieved October 1, 2026)
- National Interagency Fire Center, fire perimeter history (Caughlin Fire, 2011; Pinehaven Fire, 2020) (retrieved October 1, 2026)
- FEMA National Risk Index, county ratings for winter weather and strong wind (December 2025 release) (retrieved October 1, 2026)
- Truckee Meadows Water Authority: Local Tree Ordinances (read October 1, 2026)
Rules here
City of Reno: no permit to remove a tree on private property.
Trees in a City right-of-way or on City land: Tree Work Permit and a Certified Arborist. Association rules are separate from the City's.
Start here
Talk to the office
| Monday to Friday | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Saturday and Sunday | Office closed, phones answered |
Phones answered seven days a week. 24-hour emergency service.
Free estimateAlso in Caughlin Ranch
Other services in Caughlin Ranch
Tree removal Tree trimming and pruning Stump grinding Defensible space and fire mitigation Certified arborist Snow removal
Nearby
Emergency tree service in nearby towns
Reno South Reno Galena and Mt. Rose Highway Old Southwest Reno Northwest Reno and Somersett the North Valleys and Stead Sparks Spanish Springs Sun Valley Lemmon Valley Golden Valley Cold Springs Verdi Mogul Washoe Valley
Straight answers
Emergency tree service questions in Caughlin Ranch
Still have a question? Call 775.232.8243. Phones are answered seven days a week.
Do I need HOA approval to remove a fallen tree in Caughlin Ranch?
We cannot speak for your association. Deal with the danger, document it with photos and notify them. Ask before any planned removal that follows.
A greenbelt tree came down into my Caughlin Ranch yard. Who removes it?
Notify the association, since a common-area tree is likely theirs. An insurer or an attorney decides who pays.
Why did only one of my trees fail?
Usually a weak fork, a root problem or more wind exposure than its neighbors. The arborist can check the others for the same faults.
How do I reach you after hours?
Call 775.232.8243. It is the office line and the 24-hour emergency line.
Free estimates
Get a free, detailed estimate
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.