Professional Large Tree Removal Services
Expertise for Your Biggest Tree Removal Challenges
When towering oaks, massive poplars, or other large trees threaten your Nashville property, New Horizon Tree Service brings specialized expertise and advanced equipment to safely remove even the most challenging specimens. Large tree removal requires significantly more than standard tree care—it demands ISA-certified arborists with advanced rigging training, professional-grade equipment including cranes and aerial lifts, and decades of experience managing complex removals. Our family-owned company has safely removed thousands of large trees across Middle Tennessee since 1989, tackling everything from 80-foot oaks in confined backyards to storm-damaged giants threatening homes and power lines.
Large tree removal in Nashville isn’t just scaled-up small tree work—it’s an entirely different operation. A mature oak can weigh several tons, with individual limbs heavier than entire small trees. One miscalculation can result in catastrophic property damage, serious injury, or even death. Our crews understand tree physics, can identify structural weaknesses invisible to untrained eyes, and execute precise removal plans that account for every variable.
Whether you’re removing a hazardous tree leaning toward your home, clearing large specimens for construction, or eliminating diseased trees before they become safety hazards, we provide comprehensive tree removal in Nashville with the expertise and equipment your project demands.
What Defines Large Tree Removal?
Large tree removal typically involves specimens over 30 feet tall with trunk diameters exceeding 12 inches—mature shade trees that have grown for decades or even centuries. Common large tree removals in Middle Tennessee include red oaks, white oaks, and willow oaks (often 60-80+ feet tall), tulip poplars reaching heights of 70-90 feet, sugar maples and Norway maples dominating residential landscapes, massive sweetgums with extensive root systems, and Eastern white pines that tower above surrounding structures. These trees represent significant removal challenges due to their size, weight, and often problematic locations.
The complexity of large tree removal extends beyond just height. Mature trees develop extensive canopies that may span 40-50 feet, with limbs extending over homes, garages, fences, and neighboring properties. Their root systems can undermine foundations, crack driveways, and interfere with underground utilities. When these giants need removal, every aspect requires careful planning—from obtaining necessary permits for protected species to coordinating with utility companies when trees threaten power lines.
Unlike small tree removal that might take a few hours, large tree removal often requires full-day operations or multiple days for particularly challenging specimens. Our teams assess each tree’s condition, lean, structural integrity, and surroundings to develop customized removal strategies that prioritize safety and property protection above all else.
Safety & Risk Management for Large Removals
Large tree removal represents one of the most hazardous operations in the tree care industry, which is why New Horizon’s safety protocols exceed industry standards. Our ISA-certified teams receive ongoing training in advanced rigging, crane operations, aerial rescue, and hazard recognition. We conduct detailed pre-job safety meetings for every large removal, identifying potential hazards and establishing emergency procedures before any cutting begins.
Every crew member wears professional safety equipment including hard hats, eye protection, hearing protection, cut-resistant clothing, and safety harnesses for aerial work. We establish exclusion zones around work areas to protect homeowners, neighbors, and passersby. Our comprehensive liability insurance provides millions in coverage, protecting your property investment if the unexpected occurs—a crucial safeguard when removing trees that could cause six-figure damage if something goes wrong.
We also coordinate with local authorities and utility companies when trees threaten power lines or require street closures. Our experience includes working alongside emergency services during storm response, removing dangerous trees that threaten public safety. This same expertise applies to non-emergency removals, ensuring every large tree comes down safely and according to plan. When combined with our emergency tree service capabilities, you have a partner ready to handle any tree removal challenge, day or night.
Complete Large Tree Removal Services Across Nashville
New Horizon Tree Service proudly provides large tree removal throughout Nashville and Middle Tennessee, bringing our specialized equipment and 35+ years of expertise to your property. We serve residential and commercial clients from our Goodlettsville and Nashville locations, responding quickly to assessment requests and providing detailed written estimates that explain our removal approach and pricing. Whether you’re in Brentwood, Franklin, Hendersonville, Hermitage, or anywhere across our service area, we deliver the same professional excellence and safety standards on every job.
Our large tree removal service includes complete site cleanup, with all wood, branches, and debris hauled away and disposed of properly. Many customers opt to keep firewood from their large trees—we’re happy to cut and stack usable wood for your use. We also offer stump grinding and stump removal to completely eliminate the tree’s footprint, preparing your property for new landscaping or construction.
The decision to remove a large tree is significant—these specimens represent decades of growth and provide substantial shade, beauty, and property value. Our arborists can often save struggling trees through expert tree pruning and tree trimming, preserving them for years to come. But when removal is necessary—due to disease, structural failure, construction needs, or safety concerns—trust the team with proven expertise in handling Middle Tennessee’s largest, most challenging tree removals. Contact New Horizon today for your free large tree removal estimate.
