Professional Tree Removal in Savannah, Georgia

A water oak split down the union after a summer squall. A slash pine that died back over the course of a season and now leans toward the driveway. A big laurel oak whose roots are lifting a slab in an older Midtown lot. When a tree needs to come out, getting it down safely — without damaging your home, your neighbor's property, or the trees you want to keep — takes the right equipment, the right technique, and an understanding of Savannah's tree rules before the first cut. Savannah Tree Pros handles removals of every size across Chatham County, and we leave your yard intact.

Ready to schedule? Call (850) 361-2143 or request a free estimate.

When Tree Removal Is the Right Call

Plenty of problem trees can be saved with good pruning. But some situations call for removal — for safety, for your property, or because the tree is simply past recovery:

Dead or Declining Trees

In Savannah's warm, humid, high-water-table environment, a dead tree loses integrity fast. Bark sloughs, limbs turn brittle, and the anchoring roots rot below the soil line. A tree that has stopped leafing out, holds large bare sections, or shows bracket fungi at the base is on borrowed time — and taking it down on your schedule beats losing it in the next coastal blow.

Trees Too Close to Structures

Insurers and lenders in coastal Georgia don't love large trees within striking distance of a house. When a trunk sits within 10 to 15 feet of a structure, or a heavy limb reaches over the roofline, removal — or at least serious structural pruning — is usually the wise move, especially heading into the June–November hurricane season.

Root Damage to Hardscape or Plumbing

Savannah's sandy topsoil sits over a shallow water table, and established oaks and pines still manage to buckle sidewalks, crack driveways, and infiltrate old sewer lines — a real issue in the city's older neighborhoods and squares. When root remediation won't fix it, removal and stump grinding solves the problem at the source.

Trees Leaning Toward People or Property

A lean that appeared suddenly, or worsened after heavy rain saturated the ground, often signals root failure. Given how quickly summer thunderstorms and tropical moisture build over the coast, a new lean toward a structure is not a wait-and-see situation.

Storm-Damaged Trees That Can't Be Saved

Hurricane Matthew (2016) and Hurricane Irma (2017) each left Savannah with enormous tree losses — Matthew alone generated more than a million cubic yards of debris, much of it century-old oaks. Trees badly cracked, split, or root-heaved in a major event sometimes never regain their structure. If a tree took heavy storm damage and has declined since, it deserves a professional look — and often removal.

Diseased Trees That Threaten the Rest of Your Yard

Laurel wilt, carried by the redbay ambrosia beetle, has moved through coastal Georgia's redbays and swamp bays. Pine bark beetles can overwhelm a stressed pine in a single season. Removing a heavily infested tree protects the healthy trees around it — yours and your neighbors'.

How We Remove Trees Safely in Chatham County

Every removal is different, but our process is built to protect your property:

1. Site Assessment & Permit Check — We walk the property with you, map hazards, and plan the takedown sequence around power lines, utilities, fences, and structures. We also flag whether the tree may fall under the City of Savannah's tree protection ordinance or Chatham County rules, so you're not caught off guard by a permit requirement. See our permit guide →

2. Rigging & Sectional Takedown — For trees near structures or in tight lots — common in Savannah's grid of historic squares and narrow lanes — we lower the tree in controlled pieces using climbing gear and rigging lines. Nothing free-falls onto your roof or lawn.

3. Ground Protection — We lay mats and plywood runners where needed to keep equipment from rutting turf or cracking pavers, which matters on properties with irrigation and older brick hardscape.

4. Debris Processing — Wood is chipped on-site (keep the chips for mulch if you want them) and logs are cut and stacked or hauled. Your choice.

5. Final Cleanup — Sawdust blown off hard surfaces, the site raked or blown down. We leave it looking like nothing happened — except the tree is gone.

6. Optional Stump Grinding — Ask about bundling stump grinding with the removal for the best combined price. Learn more →

Tree Removal Pricing in Savannah, GA

Removal prices swing widely based on:

• Tree height and trunk diameter
• Proximity to structures, fences, or utility lines
• Equipment access (open lot vs. gated courtyard behind a historic home)
• Number of trees coming out in one visit
• Whether stump grinding is included
• Storm or emergency conditions (priority scheduling can carry a premium)
• Whether a permit or arborist review is required for a protected tree

For an accurate figure we need to see the tree. Call (850) 361-2143 for a free on-site quote — most assessments take 15 to 20 minutes and we can usually hand you a written estimate the same day.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tree Removal

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Savannah?

Often, yes — Savannah has one of the stronger tree protection ordinances in the region. Single-family residential lots have more latitude, but protected, exceptional, historic, and right-of-way trees are regulated by the City of Savannah, and Chatham County has its own rules. Read our full permit guide →

Will you remove the stump too?

Stump grinding is a separate service, but we always offer it alongside removal. Mention it when you call and we'll bundle the quote.

How long does tree removal take?

A single residential tree usually takes one to three hours depending on size and access. Large live oaks with wide lateral limbs, or multi-stem trees, can take longer. We give you a realistic window when we quote.

Do you haul away all the debris?

Yes. Full debris removal is included unless you ask to keep the wood or chips. We leave the site clean.

Are you licensed and insured?

Do you handle storm-damaged trees?

Yes — storm work is a major part of what we do on the coast, from immediate hazard removal to full cleanup after a tropical event. For true emergencies, call rather than filling out the form: (850) 361-2143.

Schedule Your Free Tree Removal Estimate

Call (850) 361-2143 or fill out the form below. We serve Savannah, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Garden City, Wilmington Island, Tybee Island, and all of Chatham County.

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*Savannah Tree Pros — Tree Removal serving Savannah, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Garden City, Wilmington Island, Tybee Island, and all of Chatham County, Georgia.*