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title: Tree Removal in North Valleys and Stead | Battle Born
url: https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/north-valleys/tree-removal/
business: Battle Born Tree Service
address: 6301 US Highway 50 East, Carson City, NV 89701
phone: 775.232.8243
hours: Office Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm; phones answered seven days a week; 24-hour emergency service
credentials: ISA Certified Arborist WE-11728A on staff; Nevada Business License # 20131580674; fully insured
type: Tree service (removal, crane work, pruning, stump grinding, defensible space, snow removal, firewood)
---

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# Tree removal in the North Valleys and Stead (89506)

Tree removal in the North Valleys and Stead splits between full-grown trees on older streets and young trees in new subdivisions: about 30% of homes in ZIP 89506 were built before 1980 and about 49% since 2000. Battle Born Tree Service handles both, with a crane available for the big ones.

North of Reno the valleys sit higher and colder than downtown. The Stead weather station, at 5,101 feet, records an average winter low near 25 degrees and about 16.7 inches of snow a year. Trees here work for a living.

## At a glance

- About 30% of homes in ZIP 89506 built before 1980, about 49% since 2000
- Stead station: about 11 inches of precipitation a year
- About 9% of housing units are manufactured homes
- About 50 minutes from our yard without traffic

## Two generations of trees in one ZIP

The American Community Survey gives ZIP 89506 a median build year of 1999, but that average hides a split. Roughly three homes in ten predate 1980, and the trees around them are 45 years old or more. Roughly half have been built since 2000, with trees to match.

The older trees are the ones that bring out the boom truck or [the crane](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/north-valleys/crane-tree-removal/). The younger ones are usually removed because they are failing or in the way.

## What does the climate do to trees here?

The Stead station averages about 11 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991-2020 normals). Trees survive on what the owner gives them. When a property changes hands or the irrigation is shut off, a mature tree can die back from the top over a few years, and a dead top over a roof is a sound reason to call. Our page on [drought stress and dieback](https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-guide/drought-stress-and-dieback/) shows the stages.

## Fire around the valleys

The federal perimeter record lists 29 fires of 300 acres or more with a centre within about 10 miles of this ZIP since 1980, including the 1999 Reservoir Fire (6,163 acres) and the 2006 Verdi Fire (5,662 acres). Washoe County's risk to homes ranks higher than 97.2% of US counties, according to the USDA Forest Service. Dead trees and trees crowded against buildings are the removals that matter most for fire.

On larger parcels, removal is often combined with [lot clearing and brush mowing](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/north-valleys/lot-clearing-brush-mowing/).

## Large lots and manufactured homes

Parts of the North Valleys are acre lots with room to work. Others are manufactured-home streets where the home, the carport and the neighbor are all within a limb's length. About 9% of housing units in the ZIP are manufactured homes. The method changes to suit: more open felling room on a big parcel, careful roped lowering in a tight one. The arborist decides on site.

## City or county?

Stead is inside Reno city limits. Lemmon Valley, Golden Valley and other parts of the ZIP are unincorporated Washoe County. The City of Reno rule is no permit on private property and a Tree Work Permit, with a Certified Arborist, for right-of-way trees. If you are outside the city, ask the county.

### Sources

- [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates, ZIP Code Tabulation Area 89506](https://data.census.gov/) (retrieved October 1, 2026)
- [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, Stead station](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals) (retrieved October 1, 2026)
- [USDA Forest Service, Wildfire Risk to Communities](https://wildfirerisk.org/download/) (April 2026 data)
- [National Interagency Fire Center, fire perimeter history (Reservoir Fire, 1999; Verdi Fire, 2006)](https://data-nifc.opendata.arcgis.com/) (retrieved October 1, 2026)
- [City of Reno Urban Forestry: Tree FAQs](https://www.reno.gov/parks-and-recreation/parks-facilities/urban-forestry/tree-faqs.php) (read October 17, 2026)

- **Drive from our yard:** about 50 min 41.6 miles

- **Elevation:** 5,075 ft USGS

- **USDA hardiness zone:** 7b 2023 map

- **Homes built before 1980:** 30% median year built 1999

Sources: drive time from our yard at 6301 US Highway 50 East, free-flow, OSRM / Census Geocoder; elevation, USGS 3DEP; hardiness zone, USDA 2023 map; housing figures, U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 five-year estimates; wildfire risk, USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (April 2026 data). Retrieved October 1, 2026.

### Rules here

City of Reno addresses: no city permit to remove a private tree. Right-of-way trees need a Tree Work Permit and a Certified Arborist.

Unincorporated addresses: ask Washoe County.

### Start here

- [About the service: Tree removal](https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-services/tree-removal/)
- [Tree service in the North Valleys and Stead](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/north-valleys/)

### Talk to the office

[775.232.8243](tel:775.232.8243)

| 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 estimate](#quote)

### Related

- [North Valleys and Stead (89506)](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/north-valleys/)
- [Crane-assisted tree removal in the North Valleys and Stead](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/north-valleys/crane-tree-removal/)
- [Tree removal in Lemmon Valley](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/lemmon-valley/tree-removal/)
- [Tree removal in Golden Valley](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/golden-valley/tree-removal/)
- [How to tell if a tree is dead or dying](https://battleborntreeservice.com/guides/is-my-tree-dead-or-dying/)
- [Tree removal](https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-services/tree-removal/)

## Other services in the North Valleys and Stead

[Tree trimming and pruning](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/north-valleys/tree-trimming/) [Stump grinding](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/north-valleys/stump-grinding/) [Emergency tree service](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/north-valleys/emergency-tree-service/) [Defensible space and fire mitigation](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/north-valleys/defensible-space/) [Lot clearing and brush mowing](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/north-valleys/lot-clearing-brush-mowing/) [Crane-assisted tree removal](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/north-valleys/crane-tree-removal/) [Certified arborist](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/north-valleys/arborist/)

## Tree removal in nearby towns

[Reno](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/reno/tree-removal/) [South Reno](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/south-reno/tree-removal/) [Galena and Mt. Rose Highway](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/galena-mt-rose/tree-removal/) [Old Southwest Reno](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/old-southwest-reno/tree-removal/) [Caughlin Ranch](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/caughlin-ranch/tree-removal/) [Northwest Reno and Somersett](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/northwest-reno/tree-removal/) [Sparks](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/sparks/tree-removal/) [Spanish Springs](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/spanish-springs/tree-removal/) [Sun Valley](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/sun-valley/tree-removal/) [Lemmon Valley](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/lemmon-valley/tree-removal/) [Golden Valley](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/golden-valley/tree-removal/) [Cold Springs](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/cold-springs/tree-removal/) [Verdi](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/verdi/tree-removal/) [Mogul](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/mogul/tree-removal/) [Washoe Valley](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/washoe-valley/tree-removal/) [Palomino Valley](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/palomino-valley/tree-removal/) [Southeast Reno and Hidden Valley](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/southeast-reno/tree-removal/) [West Reno](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/west-reno/tree-removal/) [North Central Reno and the University area](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/north-central-reno/tree-removal/) [East Sparks](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/east-sparks/tree-removal/) [North Sparks and Wingfield Springs](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/north-sparks/tree-removal/)

## Tree removal questions in the North Valleys and Stead

Still have a question? Call [775.232.8243](tel:775.232.8243). Phones are answered seven days a week.

### Do you bring the crane to the North Valleys?

When the arborist's plan calls for it, yes. It is used for large trees over structures and for trees too dead to climb.

### Is a permit needed for tree removal in Stead?

Stead is in the City of Reno, which requires no permit for a tree on private property. A tree in the City right-of-way needs a Tree Work Permit and a Certified Arborist.

### My tree is dying from the top. Does it have to come out?

Not always. An arborist needs to see how far the dieback goes and what caused it. We do not judge a tree from a description, and the estimate visit is free.

### How far is ZIP 89506 from Carson City?

About 42 miles, or about 50 minutes without traffic, from our yard on US Highway 50 East.