--- title: Crane-Assisted Tree Removal | Carson City, Northern Nevada url: https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-services/crane-assisted-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) --- - [Home](https://battleborntreeservice.com/) - [Tree services](https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-services/) - [Removal services](https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-services/tree-removal-services/) - Crane-assisted tree removal # Crane-assisted tree removal in Northern Nevada Crane-assisted tree removal lifts a tree out in sections, up and over the house, instead of lowering each piece on ropes. From its Carson City yard, Battle Born Tree Service uses its own crane to remove large trees across Northern Nevada near homes, wires and other obstacles in less time and with less impact on the yard. We think it is the best way to take down a big tree in a tight spot. A certified arborist assesses the tree and the site first, then the crane, the climber and the ground crew work as one team. ## At a glance - Our own crane and crew, based in Carson City - A certified arborist assesses the job before work begins - No heavy machinery driven across the lawn - Works near homes, wires and other obstacles - Free, detailed estimate ★★★★★ The pine tree they removed towered over our house by approximately 50 feet-but no problem-a crane arrived and they separated the tree in several pieces and air lifted it up over the house and right into the shredder. Richard V. · Google review, May 2025. [Read all reviews](https://battleborntreeservice.com/customer-reviews/) ## Why remove a tree with a crane? Traditional large tree removal is time-consuming and labor-intensive. It takes complex rigging to lower every piece past the roof, the fence and the neighbor's yard, and it often means large trucks and heavy machinery driven across the property. A crane changes that. It greatly reduces the time it takes to remove the tree, and it decreases the impact on the surroundings. Because the crane does the lifting, we can provide a safe and efficient, no impact tree removal at a lower cost than traditional methods. ## How a crane removal works, step by step - The team chooses the set-up spot for the crane, weighing elevation, overhead obstacles and how close the structures are. - Outriggers and other equipment stabilize the crane. - The climber attaches the crane's line at the cut point, accounting for the weight of the piece, the direction it will move and the surroundings. - The climber makes the cut while the crane operator holds the piece in position. Climber, operator and ground crew stay in clear communication. - The operator moves the section to the drop zone, where it is cut up and removed from the property. ## When a crane is the right call - A large tree stands close to the house, a garage or a neighbor's roof - There is no room to drop or lower big pieces - The tree is dead or brittle and should not be climbed more than necessary - Wires, fences or landscaping sit under the crown - A storm has put a tree on a structure When a crane is not needed, the arborist may plan the job with the [75-foot boom truck](https://battleborntreeservice.com/equipment/) or a climber instead. The estimate explains which and why. ## It takes an organized team Crane removal is efficient, but it has to be handled carefully. An inadequate team puts the whole job at risk. Our certified arborists conduct a thorough assessment before work begins, and the same crew that plans the lift carries it out. ## Tahoe trees and permits In the Lake Tahoe Basin, a live tree over 14 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet usually needs a permit from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency before removal. Ask us about it when you request your estimate. Our main website also has a page on this service: [Crane-assisted removals (main site page)](https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-services/crane-assisted-tree-removal/). ### Sources - [Tahoe Regional Planning Agency: Trees and Defensible Space](https://www.trpa.gov/trees-and-defensible-space/) (read October 1, 2026) ### What is included - Assessment by a certified arborist - Crane set-up on outriggers - Climber and crane operator working together - Sections flown to a drop zone, cut and removed - Stump grinding on request ### Equipment we bring - Crane - 75-foot Altec boom truck where it helps - Chipper and chip truck - Bobcat T870 track loader for the logs ### 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 - [Large tree removal](https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-services/large-tree-removal/) - [Tree removal](https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-services/tree-removal/) - [Stump grinding and stump removal](https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-services/stump-grinding/) - [Our equipment](https://battleborntreeservice.com/equipment/) - [How crane-assisted tree removal works](https://battleborntreeservice.com/guides/how-crane-tree-removal-works/) - [Crane vs climbing vs bucket truck: which job needs which](https://battleborntreeservice.com/guides/crane-vs-climbing-vs-bucket-truck/) ### Questions about this service - [Will the crane damage my yard?](https://battleborntreeservice.com/faq/crane-work/will-the-crane-damage-my-yard/) - [How much room does a crane need?](https://battleborntreeservice.com/faq/crane-work/how-much-room-does-a-crane-need/) - [Who is on site for a crane removal?](https://battleborntreeservice.com/faq/crane-work/who-is-on-site-for-a-crane-removal/) - [Does a crane job need a street or lane permit?](https://battleborntreeservice.com/faq/crane-work/does-a-crane-job-need-a-street-permit/) - [Can a crane work near power lines?](https://battleborntreeservice.com/faq/crane-work/can-a-crane-work-near-power-lines/) ### Terms on this page [Arborist](https://battleborntreeservice.com/glossary/arborist/) [Outriggers](https://battleborntreeservice.com/glossary/outriggers/) [Drop zone](https://battleborntreeservice.com/glossary/drop-zone/) [Rigging](https://battleborntreeservice.com/glossary/rigging/) [The full glossary](https://battleborntreeservice.com/glossary/) ## Crane-assisted tree removal by town [Carson City](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/carson-city/crane-tree-removal/) [West Carson City](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/west-carson-city/crane-tree-removal/) [North Carson City](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/north-carson-city/crane-tree-removal/) [Reno](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/reno/crane-tree-removal/) [Old Southwest Reno](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/old-southwest-reno/crane-tree-removal/) [the North Valleys and Stead](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/north-valleys/crane-tree-removal/) [Sparks](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/sparks/crane-tree-removal/) [Sun Valley](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/sun-valley/crane-tree-removal/) [Lemmon Valley](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/lemmon-valley/crane-tree-removal/) [Golden Valley](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/golden-valley/crane-tree-removal/) [Washoe Valley](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/washoe-valley/crane-tree-removal/) [Incline Village](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/incline-village/crane-tree-removal/) [Crystal Bay](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/crystal-bay/crane-tree-removal/) [Glenbrook](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/glenbrook/crane-tree-removal/) [Zephyr Cove](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/zephyr-cove/crane-tree-removal/) [Stateline](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/stateline/crane-tree-removal/) [Kingsbury](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/kingsbury/crane-tree-removal/) [Virginia City](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/virginia-city/crane-tree-removal/) [Silver Springs](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/silver-springs/crane-tree-removal/) ## Related services - [Tree removal](https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-services/tree-removal/) - [Large tree removal](https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-services/large-tree-removal/) - [Stump grinding and stump removal](https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-services/stump-grinding/) - [Emergency tree service and storm clean-up](https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-services/emergency-tree-service/) ## Crane-assisted tree removal questions Still have a question? Call [775.232.8243](tel:775.232.8243). Phones are answered seven days a week. ### Is crane removal more expensive than climbing? Not necessarily. A crane cuts the time on site, and we can often provide a crane removal at a lower cost than traditional methods. Your free estimate will show the plan for your tree. ### Will the crane damage my lawn or driveway? The point of a crane is less impact. It eliminates the need to drive other large machinery across the yard, and it sets up on outriggers at the spot the team chooses. ### Can a crane work near power lines and my house? Cranes can work near homes, wires and other obstacles. The arborist checks the site first. NV Energy handles its own primary power lines. ### Do you own the crane? Yes. The crane is part of our own fleet.