Tree Services
Tree Removal
Whether a tree is damaged, dead, or a safety hazard, our crews ensure safe and efficient removal with minimal disruption to your property.
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From the lakefront coves of Old Hickory Lake to the historic square, our Sumner County crew keeps Gallatin trees healthy, sound, and ready for storm season.
99% recommended
Why Gallatin
Lake water, limestone, and a century of shade.
Serving Gallatin, TN through our Nashville crew, with the same expert arborists, the same standards, and 24/7 storm availability across Sumner County.
The Certified Arborist Tree Service provides professional tree care throughout Gallatin, from the lakefront communities along Old Hickory Lake to the farm parcels north of town. The historic core holds some of Sumner County's oldest shade trees, while the corridors along Highway 109 and Nashville Pike have filled with subdivisions whose planted trees are now 15 to 25 years old and entering the age where structure decides everything.
What we do
Tree care in Gallatin, made easy.
Tree Services
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Keep your trees safe, structured, and looking right. We remove dead or overgrown branches, improve clearance, and reduce storm risk.
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Emergency & Storm Damage
When storms cause tree damage, our emergency team responds quickly to remove hazards, clear debris, and restore safety.
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WindReady™ Storm Prep
Strategic pruning, cabling, and bracing to reduce storm damage risks before severe weather hits.
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Safety & Risk Assessments
Identifying potential hazards before they become problems. Tree stability, structural integrity, and surrounding risks evaluated on-site.
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Virtual Consulting & Estimates
Get expert arborist guidance without a site visit. Share photos or video of your trees and receive a written assessment and estimate within 24 hours.
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Multi-Location Management
Simplify tree care across multiple properties with a single, trusted provider. Consistent maintenance and emergency response.
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HOA & Property Management
One point of contact for the whole community: scheduled rounds, board-friendly reports, and uniform standards across every lot.
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Municipal Tree Care
ROW maintenance, public works contracts, and storm response for city forestry teams. We handle permits and traffic plans.
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Fortune-500 Grounds
Corporate campuses, hospital systems, and headquarters landscapes. Quarterly walks, annual risk reports, COIs on file.
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Commercial Emergency Response
Under 2-hour dispatch to any property in our service area. Liability coverage and safety plans on file with your operations team.
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Property Tree Inventory
A geotagged inventory of every tree on the property: species, age, condition, and recommended work, refreshed annually.
Learn more →What people are saying
Rated 4.9 stars across 140+ reviews.
Real reviews from real customers, straight from our Google Business Profile. Here's what people say once the crew has packed up and the yard is clean.
JB
★★★★★
March 11th, a brief but strong storm came through Goodlettsville and blew over two giant trees in my front yard; one which was being supported by a 3rd tree that was facing and threatening my house. It was an…
Julie Bangs●3 days ago
JM
★★★★★
From the time I inquired w this company about removing a tree that was strongly impacted from the major strong 80 mph winds on March 3, 2023, they provided us w exceptional service in every way . They were…
Jeanne Mason●3 weeks ago
GH
★★★★★
CATS crew was amazing across the board from Mike & Lisa & Joe to the crew that came to our house. The consultation was easy and informative and made me feel comfortable in choosing them. The price was less…
Guy Hunt●1 month ago
Local expertise
Why an Expert Arborist Matters in Gallatin
Gallatin’s growth has outpaced its supply of qualified tree crews, and after every storm the gap fills with out-of-town outfits knocking doors. The difference between a trained arborist and a chainsaw crew shows up in what happens to the tree you keep, not just the one you remove. Bad cuts on a mature willow oak set up decay that takes a decade to surface.
Every estimate we run in Gallatin is conducted by an experienced arborist who follows ANSI A300 industry standards. Complex removals near structures are reviewed before any saw fires up, and you get a written plan first. We carry full general liability and workers’ compensation insurance, and we email a current Certificate of Insurance before work begins.
Gallatin’s Tree Challenges
Hackberry limb drop is the most common summer emergency call in Gallatin. Hackberry is everywhere here because it volunteers in every fence row and grows fast in limestone soil. It is also brittle, and mature hackberries shed large limbs in ordinary summer thunderstorms. Canopy thinning reduces the sail and takes the deadwood out before gravity does.
Bradford pear structural failure tracks Gallatin’s subdivision boom. Streets planted in the late 1990s and 2000s across Cambridge Farms and the Nashville Pike corridor are lined with Bradfords now reaching the 20 to 30 year window when their weak forks split under ice and wind. Proactive removal and replacement beats an emergency call after the tree takes out a fence or a windshield.
Shoreline stress on lakefront trees deserves its own line. Fluctuating water levels, thin soil over limestone, and open-water wind exposure combine to fail trees along Old Hickory Lake that would stand for decades inland. If your lot fronts the water, get the leaning trees and the ones with exposed roots assessed before storm season.
Service area
Our North Nashville service area.
Gallatin is served by our Nashville crew.
Areas we cover
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Gallatin FAQ
Local questions, local answers.
Don't see your question? Call us. Every call is answered by a human arborist, day or night.
Do you serve Gallatin, TN?
Yes. Our Nashville crew works throughout Gallatin and Sumner County, including the Old Hickory Lake communities. Call for a free on-site estimate.
How fast can you get to Gallatin?
Most estimate visits happen within 24 hours. Storm emergencies in Sumner County get a crew dispatched the same day, around the clock.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Gallatin?
On private residential property, tree removal in Gallatin generally does not require a city permit. Trees in public rights of way are managed by the city. We confirm the rules for your exact address before work begins.
How much does tree removal cost in Gallatin?
It depends on size, condition, and access. A subdivision Bradford pear is straightforward; a mature hackberry leaning over a lakefront home may need a crane. Every estimate is free, written, and itemized.
My ash tree still looks healthy. Do I really need to act on emerald ash borer?
Yes, if the tree is worth keeping or is near a structure. Preventive treatment works best on healthy ash, and removal costs rise sharply once a dead ash becomes too brittle to climb. An arborist can tell you honestly whether your tree is a treatment candidate or a removal.
Can you work on lakefront lots?
Yes. We rig removals over water, work within Corps of Engineers shoreline guidelines, and assess wind and root exposure specific to Old Hickory Lake properties.
Which neighborhoods do you serve in Gallatin?
All of them: Foxland Harbor, Fairvue Plantation, Station Camp, Cambridge Farms, Twin Eagles, historic downtown Gallatin, and everywhere in between across Sumner County.
What should I plant after a removal in Gallatin?
Structurally sound natives that handle limestone soil and lake exposure: white oak or shumard oak for shade, serviceberry or redbud where an ornamental fits, and bald cypress on wet lakefront ground. We can mark planting spots at the estimate so the next tree never conflicts with your roof.
Take back your trees today
One expert arborist. Every tree on your property.
Free estimate. Twenty-four-hour response. No contracts. No commitments.
Or call (615) 703-2611, answered 24/7 by a human.
