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Tree Service in Atlanta, GA

Compare 8 local tree service pros. Typical service: $247–$691.

Top Tree Service Companies in Atlanta

  1. 1.Todd Pate Tree Service, LLC

    4.9★ (289 reviews)

    4.9★ from 289 reviews

    +17703780551Website

  2. 2.EastLake Tree Services

    5.0★ (134 reviews)

    5.0★ from 134 reviews

    +14048501174Website

  3. 3.Advance Grading & Tree Service

    5.0★ (55 reviews)

    5.0★ from 55 reviews

    +14048672216Website

  4. 4.Urgent Tree Removal & Trimming

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

    +18663321572

  5. 5.Top Tree Services

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +18556292787

  6. 6.FOSTER TREE SERVICE Since 1975

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +14042842974Website

  7. 7.Chop Chop Tree

    1.0★ (1 reviews)

    1.0★ from 1 reviews

    +16782454737Website

  8. 8.Rocha Tree Services

    +17704301022

Tree Service Cost in Atlanta

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Atlanta
Tree trimming$247–$691/job
Tree removal$395–$1,481/job
Stump grinding$148–$444/job
Storm damage removal$494–$1,974/job

Tree Service prices in Atlanta run about 1% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 8 companies serving Atlanta, rated 4.4★ on average across 488 customer reviews.

Atlanta Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Atlanta's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
March 26
First fall frost
November 10
Annual precipitation
51.17"
Heating degree days
2,880
Cooling degree days
1,744
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan33.1°53.1°4.27"
Feb35.4°57.2°4.9"
Mar41.9°65.3°4.81"
Apr49°73°3.74"
May58°80.6°3.77"
Jun66.4°86.9°4.13"
Jul70.1°89.5°5.06"
Aug69.6°88°4.74"
Sep62.3°83.3°3.98"
Oct51.5°73.5°3.61"
Nov42°64°4.17"
Dec35.1°54.5°3.99"

NOAA station data 5.94 miles from Atlanta.

Permits & Regulations in GA

  • Georgia does not issue a state tree service or arborist license
  • Tree work is a specialty trade, exempt from the residential and general contractor licensing requirement when performed within that specialty
  • Tree removal is commonly governed by municipal tree ordinances, which vary sharply between Georgia cities

License required: No state arborist license; municipal tree ordinance governs removal

Sources: sos.ga.gov

Tree Service FAQs for Atlanta

How much does tree trimming cost in Atlanta?

Tree trimming in Atlanta typically runs $247-$691 per job.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Atlanta, GA?

In GA, Georgia does not issue a state tree service or arborist license. Check Atlanta ordinances before removal, since tree rules are usually municipal rather than statewide.

How many tree services cover Atlanta?

We track 8 tree professionals serving Atlanta.

How does Atlanta rainfall affect tree work?

Atlanta averages 51.17 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Atlanta trees keep growing?

With 1,744 cooling degree days and summer highs near 90F, Atlanta trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in Atlanta more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in Atlanta runs about -1.3% versus the national average.

Do Atlanta trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 33F and 2,880 heating degree days set how much Atlanta trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Atlanta?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Atlanta means after the first frost around November 10 and before spring growth starts.