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title: Certified Arborist in NW Reno and Somersett (89523)
url: https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/northwest-reno/arborist/
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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# Certified arborist in Northwest Reno and Somersett, NV

A certified arborist in Northwest Reno and Somersett checks young, quickly grown trees on newer streets and hillside lots near the Sierra front. Battle Born Tree Service has two ISA Certified Arborists on staff (credential WE-11728A), and ZIP 89523 is about 54 minutes from our yard without traffic.

ZIP 89523 is among the newest parts of Reno that we serve, with the median home built in 1999 and nearly half built in 2000 or later. It also sits near 5,400 feet, higher and windier than the valley below.

## At a glance

- ZIP 89523: about 47% of homes built in 2000 or later
- Only about 5% built before 1980
- Elevation about 5,400 feet
- Two ISA Certified Arborists, credential WE-11728A

## New streets, growing trees

About 5% of homes in ZIP 89523 were built before 1980 and about 47% in 2000 or later (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024; ZIP-wide figures). Trees here are mostly under 30 years old and still putting on size.

An arborist visit at this stage is about direction: which leader to keep, which branches to remove while small, and whether the planting depth and staking were right.

## Hilltop wind

At about 5,400 feet the area gets more wind than central Reno. A young tree with a poor branch union or a thin, tall form is more likely to lose a limb. The arborist looks at crown balance and at whether the tree has had a chance to build taper in the trunk.

The Reno 3.9 W station, 0.3 miles from the neighborhood point at 5,151 feet, averages about 10.9 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991-2020 normals). Hardiness zone is 7a.

## Fire and open space

ZIP 89523 has no USFS record of its own, so the county figure applies: Washoe County rates higher than 97.2% of US communities for wildfire risk to homes. The 2026 Hawk Fire, mapped at 15,083 acres, has its center about 3.6 miles from the neighborhood point, and the 1984 Mitchell Canyon fire, mapped at 9,469 acres, about 6.9 miles (NIFC).

With open land close to many Somersett lots, defensible space is a standing topic. The UNR Extension guide defines Zone 1 as 5 to 30 feet from the house.

## What you receive after the visit

A plain explanation of each tree's condition, a free estimate for any work, and a plan you can follow over several seasons. Pruning of young trees is best done in stages, not all at once.

## Pruning in stages

Young trees do best when structural pruning is spread over several seasons. Taking off too much at once stresses a tree. The arborist sets the order of cuts and the right season for each, so you know what to expect next year and the year after.

## Do I need a permit to prune or remove a tree in Northwest Reno?

Reno has no permit for pruning or removal on private property, but the City right-of-way needs a Tree Work Permit and a Certified Arborist. Somersett and other planned communities often have association landscape rules.

### Sources

- [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates, ZCTA 89523](https://data.census.gov/) (retrieved October 1, 2026)
- [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, Reno 3.9 W 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 (Hawk Fire 2026, Mitchell Canyon 1984)](https://data-nifc.opendata.arcgis.com/) (retrieved October 1, 2026)
- [University of Nevada, Reno Extension: Living With Fire (SP-23-07)](https://extension.unr.edu/publication.aspx?PubID=5522) (read 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)
- [OSRM public routing server (OpenStreetMap road network), free-flow driving estimate from 6301 US Highway 50 East](https://project-osrm.org/) (retrieved October 1, 2026)

- **Drive from our yard:** about 54 min 41.7 miles

- **Elevation:** 5,432 ft USGS

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

- **Homes built before 1980:** 5% 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

Private property: no City of Reno permit to prune or remove a tree.

City right-of-way or City property: Tree Work Permit, work done by a Certified Arborist. Reno Urban Forestry: 775-321-8373.

### Start here

- [About the service: Arborist consultation](https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-services/arborist-consultation/)
- [Tree service in Northwest Reno and Somersett](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/northwest-reno/)

### 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

- [Arborist consultation](https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-services/arborist-consultation/)
- [Crown thinning, raising and reduction: what each means](https://battleborntreeservice.com/guides/crown-thinning-raising-reduction/)
- [Wildfire risk to homes in Northern Nevada: what the numbers say](https://battleborntreeservice.com/guides/wildfire-risk-to-homes-northern-nevada/)
- [Northwest Reno and Somersett (89523)](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/northwest-reno/)
- [Certified arborist in Reno](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/reno/arborist/)

## Other services in Northwest Reno and Somersett

[Tree removal](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/northwest-reno/tree-removal/) [Tree trimming and pruning](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/northwest-reno/tree-trimming/) [Stump grinding](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/northwest-reno/stump-grinding/) [Emergency tree service](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/northwest-reno/emergency-tree-service/) [Defensible space and fire mitigation](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/northwest-reno/defensible-space/) [Snow removal](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/northwest-reno/snow-removal/)

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## Certified arborist questions in Northwest Reno and Somersett

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

### How far is Somersett from your yard?

ZIP 89523 is about 41.7 miles away, about 54 minutes without traffic.

### Are young trees worth an arborist visit?

Yes. Early structural pruning is easier and cheaper to do than repairing a large tree later. Estimates are free.

### Can you help with defensible space?

Yes. Defensible space and fire mitigation work is part of our services.

### Do I need a permit?

Not on private property in Reno. Check association rules.