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title: Tree Removal in Carson City, Reno and Lake Tahoe NV
url: https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-services/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 Reno, Carson City and Lake Tahoe, NV

Tree removal from Battle Born Tree Service starts with a certified arborist looking at the tree and the site, then a crew takes it down in sections by climber, 75-foot boom truck or crane and hauls the wood and brush away. We remove small and large trees for homes and businesses in Reno, Sparks, Carson City and on Lake Tahoe's Nevada side, working from our yard in Carson City, and estimates are free.

A tree comes out for one of a few reasons: it is dead, it is damaged, it is decaying, or it has outgrown the place it was planted. The first job is to work out which, and whether removal is really the answer. That is why an arborist walks the job before anyone starts a saw.

## At a glance

- ISA Certified Arborist WE-11728A on staff
- Small and large trees, residential and commercial
- Climber, 75-foot boom truck or our own crane, whichever suits the site
- Brush chipped and wood hauled off
- Free, detailed estimate tailored to the job
- Nevada Business License # 20131580674 and fully insured

★★★★★ 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/)

## When does a tree need to come out?

The most common reasons are signs of decay and damage. Roots or branches growing too close to the house are another, and so is a tree that blocks a view you want back. Some signs are easy to spot. Others, such as interior decay, cracks in the trunk, disease and insect infestation, take a trained eye.

If you are not sure there is a problem, ask before you decide. Our arborists make a recommendation for the tree in front of them, and sometimes that is [pruning](https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-services/tree-trimming-pruning/), [dead wooding](https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-services/dead-wooding/) or [cabling](https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-services/cabling-bracing/) instead of removal.

- Dead trees, or trees with large dead sections
- Storm damage: split trunks, torn limbs, a new lean
- Decay at the base, in the trunk or in a main fork
- Roots lifting or pushing on the house, pipes or a septic tank
- Trees crowding a roof, a chimney or a neighbor's property

## How is a tree removed?

Almost no yard tree is felled in one piece. It is taken apart from the top down, and the method depends on what is underneath it and how the crew can reach it.

| Method | When the arborist chooses it |
|---|---|
| Climber with ropes | Trees a truck cannot reach, and trees sound enough to climb |
| 75-foot boom truck | Trees near a street or driveway where the bucket can reach the crown |
| Crane | Large trees over a house, dead or brittle trees, yards with no room to lower pieces |

The estimate says which method the arborist plans and why. For the crane process step by step, see [crane-assisted tree removal](https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-services/crane-assisted-tree-removal/). For the big ones, see [large tree removal](https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-services/large-tree-removal/).

## What happens to the wood, the brush and the stump?

Brush goes through the chipper. Logs are loaded with the track loader and hauled off in our trucks. Reviewers mention the clean-up more than anything else. One wrote, "When they were finished the clean up job was spectacular and no debris was left behind." (L. Gen, Google review)

The stump is a separate decision. Estimates are tailored to each client, so tell us if you want [stump grinding](https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-services/stump-grinding/) and it goes on the same estimate.

## Do you need a permit to remove a tree?

It depends on where the tree stands. The rules below are the ones that come up most in our service area. The agency decides, and we can talk through what applies when we look at the tree.

| Place | What the rule says |
|---|---|
| Reno, private property | No City permit to remove a tree on private property |
| Reno, City right-of-way | A Tree Work Permit, and the work must be done by a Certified Arborist |
| Carson City | Check with Carson City Public Works for trees in the right-of-way |
| Lake Tahoe Basin | A TRPA permit for live trees over 14 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet; 6 inches between a lakeshore house and the lake |

In the Tahoe Basin, a dead tree that could fall on a house does not need a permit. Homeowner associations often have their own rules on top of these. The full picture is in our [permit guide](https://battleborntreeservice.com/guides/tree-removal-permits-northern-nevada/).

## Why not take it down yourself?

We do not recommend removing a tree on your own. Removal is risky and dangerous work, and the risk climbs with the size of the tree and how close it stands to a house or a wire. If a line is involved, stay away from the tree and call NV Energy first.

A free estimate costs nothing and tells you what you are dealing with. Our office answers the phone seven days a week at [775.232.8243](tel:775.232.8243).

### Sources

- [Tahoe Regional Planning Agency: Trees and Defensible Space](https://www.trpa.gov/trees-and-defensible-space/) (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)
- [Truckee Meadows Water Authority: Local Tree Ordinances](https://tmwa.com/article/local-tree-ordinances/) (read October 1, 2026)

### What is included

- Site visit and assessment by a certified arborist
- A plan for how the tree comes down and where the pieces go
- Sectional removal by the method the site calls for
- Chipping, loading and clean-up
- Stump grinding when you ask for it in the estimate

### Equipment we bring

- 75-foot Altec boom truck
- Crane for trees over houses and tight yards
- Chipper and 2017 Ford F550 chip truck
- 2014 Bobcat T870 track loader
- Dump trucks

### 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/)
- [Crane-assisted tree removal](https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-services/crane-assisted-tree-removal/)
- [Stump grinding and stump removal](https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-services/stump-grinding/)
- [Do you need a permit to remove a tree in Northern Nevada?](https://battleborntreeservice.com/guides/tree-removal-permits-northern-nevada/)
- [How to tell if a tree is dead or dying](https://battleborntreeservice.com/guides/is-my-tree-dead-or-dying/)
- [Tree removal questions](https://battleborntreeservice.com/faq/tree-removal/)

## Tree removal by town

[Carson City](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/carson-city/tree-removal/) [West Carson City](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/west-carson-city/tree-removal/) [North Carson City](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/north-carson-city/tree-removal/) [Mound House](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/mound-house/tree-removal/) [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/) [the North Valleys and Stead](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/north-valleys/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/) [Incline Village](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/incline-village/tree-removal/) [Crystal Bay](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/crystal-bay/tree-removal/) [Glenbrook](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/glenbrook/tree-removal/) [Zephyr Cove](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/zephyr-cove/tree-removal/) [Stateline](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/stateline/tree-removal/) [Kingsbury](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/kingsbury/tree-removal/) [Minden](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/minden/tree-removal/) [Gardnerville](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/gardnerville/tree-removal/) [Gardnerville Ranchos](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/gardnerville-ranchos/tree-removal/) [Genoa](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/genoa/tree-removal/) [Johnson Lane](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/johnson-lane/tree-removal/) [Indian Hills](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/indian-hills/tree-removal/) [Ruhenstroth](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/ruhenstroth/tree-removal/) [Topaz Ranch Estates](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/topaz-ranch-estates/tree-removal/) [Dayton](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/dayton/tree-removal/) [Virginia City](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/virginia-city/tree-removal/) [Stagecoach](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/stagecoach/tree-removal/) [Silver Springs](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/silver-springs/tree-removal/) [Fernley](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/fernley/tree-removal/) [Wadsworth](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/wadsworth/tree-removal/) [Yerington](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/yerington/tree-removal/) [Smith Valley](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/smith-valley/tree-removal/) [Fallon](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/fallon/tree-removal/) [Hawthorne](https://battleborntreeservice.com/service-areas/hawthorne/tree-removal/)

## Related services

- [Large tree removal](https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-services/large-tree-removal/)
- [Crane-assisted tree removal](https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-services/crane-assisted-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/)

## Tree removal questions

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

### How much does tree removal cost?

Every tree is different, so we do not publish prices. Height, lean, access, what is underneath and whether you want the stump ground all change the job. The estimate is free and detailed, and it comes after an arborist has seen the tree.

### Is stump grinding included in tree removal?

All estimates are tailored to each client and their needs. Tell us you want the stump ground and it is added to the same estimate.

### Do you remove trees for businesses and HOAs?

Yes. We do residential and commercial tree removal, including work for property managers and homeowner associations.

### Can you remove a tree that is close to my house?

Yes. Close quarters are what the boom truck and the crane are for. The arborist checks the site first and plans where each piece will go.

### How soon can you come out to look at a tree?

Call the office and we will set up a time. Phones are answered seven days a week, and messages are returned within 8 hours. For a tree that is down or on a structure, use the same number for 24-hour emergency service.