Tree removal for Lynchburg and nearby towns

How it works

1. Call or send a request

   Tell us your town and what's going on with the tree.

2. We connect you

   Your call goes to an independent tree service that works around Lynchburg.

3. They call you back

   They come look at the tree and quote the work directly.

Who is this for?

Homeowners, landlords and small property managers in Lynchburg and the communities around it: Forest and Boonsboro in Bedford County, Madison Heights and Amherst across the James River, and Timberlake and Rustburg in Campbell County. If you have a tree that needs to come down, a storm mess to clear, a stump to grind or a canopy that's grown over the roof, we connect you with a local tree company that can look at it and give you a quote.

Why is tree work tricky on Lynchburg lots?

Lynchburg calls itself the City of Seven Hills, and a lot of its older neighborhoods are built on slopes, with houses close together, retaining walls, narrow streets and big trees that were planted generations ago. That's why so many removals here can't be done by simply felling the tree in one piece. Crews often take a tree down in sections with ropes, a lift or a crane, lowering each piece so it misses the roof, the fence and the neighbor's garage. Access drives much of the cost and the equipment choice, so expect the company to ask where a truck can park and whether a gate is wide enough for a grinder.

Is emerald ash borer killing trees around here?

Yes. The Virginia Department of Forestry says emerald ash borer has been confirmed in almost every county in the state, and a healthy ash can die about three years after it first shows signs of decline. The City of Lynchburg began finding beetle damage in its ash trees in 2017 and had removed more than 100 ash trees from streets and parks by 2020 while treating others with help from DOF. Dead ash gets brittle, which makes it harder and more dangerous to climb the longer it stands. If you have an ash that's thinning at the top, sprouting from the trunk or covered in woodpecker damage, get it looked at soon.

Warning signs that a tree may need to come down

• Dead or hanging limbs, especially over the house, driveway or street
• A new lean, cracked soil or lifted roots on one side of the trunk
• Deep cracks, splits between two main stems, or missing bark
• Mushrooms or soft, crumbly wood at the base or on the trunk
• An ash with a thin crown, D-shaped holes in the bark or heavy woodpecker activity
• Branches touching the roof or growing into service lines

What should I do after a storm?

Stay away from anything touching a power line and call the electric utility first. Virginia law bars most work within 10 feet of an overhead high-voltage line until the hazard is guarded, which is utility work, not a homeowner or general tree crew job. If a tree is on the house, get people out of the affected rooms, take photos of the damage before anything is moved, and call your homeowners insurance. Then call for a tree service. Virginia Cooperative Extension also suggests keeping receipts and pre-storm photos of your landscape, which help with claims. More on storm damage tree removal.

Remove it or trim it?

Not every problem tree needs to go. A tree with one dead limb or a few branches over the roof can often be fixed with careful pruning. A tree that's mostly dead, badly split, hollow at the base or leaning toward the house after a storm is a different story. Virginia Cooperative Extension notes that losing one or two big branches can change a tree's structure enough that the rest of it may come down too. A certified arborist can tell you which you're dealing with, and many tree companies have one on staff. More on tree trimming.

What about the stump?

A tree removal quote doesn't always include the stump. Ask. Grinding takes the stump below the surface so you can reseed or plant, and because grinding goes into the ground, a careful company will get underground utilities marked through Virginia 811 first. More on stump grinding.

Is the tree mine or the city's?

Trees along Lynchburg streets and in city parks are managed by the city's Department of Public Works, which has an urban forester. If a tree sits between the sidewalk and the street, contact the city before you hire anyone to cut it. Trees on your own lot are yours to maintain. If a neighbor's tree is the concern, Virginia Cooperative Extension suggests hiring an independent certified arborist to assess it and talking with the neighbor about sharing the work.

Are you a tree service?

No. Lynchburg Tree Removal Pros is a referral service. We connect you with an independent tree company that works near your address, and that company quotes, performs and stands behind the work. Read our tips for hiring a tree service and the Lynchburg tree removal guide before you hire anyone.

Areas we cover

• Lynchburg
• Forest and Bedford County
• Madison Heights and Amherst County
• Timberlake, Rustburg and Campbell County

Planning ahead? Read our Lynchburg tree removal guide.