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 mature oaks of the older Jonquil City streets to the tight lots near the Battery, we keep Smyrna's canopy safe against interior decay, storm wind, and construction stress.
99% recommended
Why Smyrna
Old shade trees on a fast-changing map.
Serving Smyrna, GA through our Marietta crew, with the same expert arborists, the same standards, and the same around the clock availability.
Smyrna sits close to the city, where established neighborhoods full of decades-old water oaks and willow oaks meet a wave of tear-down and rebuild construction. That mix defines the tree work here: aging hardwoods that hollow out over the house on one street, and young trees stressed by grading and root damage on the next.
What we do
Tree care in Smyrna, 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 Smyrna
Smyrna’s established streets are shaded by some of the oldest hardwoods in south Cobb, and its map is changing fast around them. That combination, mature trees plus active construction, is exactly where the training and experience of the arborist on site matters most. The wrong call leaves a hollow oak standing over the house or a healthy tree slowly dying from grading nobody flagged.
It matters on the tight infill lots near the Battery, where a large removal has little room to work and no margin for error. It matters for tear-down and rebuild projects, where protecting the right trees before the equipment arrives is far cheaper than replacing them after. And it matters for insurance: if a tree fails and damages your property, your carrier will ask whether it was professionally assessed.
We produce written tree risk assessments using TRAQ methodology, accepted by Cobb County HOAs, insurance carriers, and legal counsel. We carry full general liability and workers’ compensation insurance, and a certificate is available before any work begins.
Smyrna’s Tree Challenges
Water oak interior decay is Smyrna’s most common hidden hazard. These oaks dominate the older neighborhoods, they hollow out from the inside while the canopy still looks full, and they seldom live past 60 to 80 years. A sound looking crown is not a clean bill of health on this species, which is why the mature oaks closest to your home earn a real inspection rather than a glance from the driveway.
Construction stress hits Smyrna harder than most of Cobb because so many lots are being cleared and rebuilt. Grading, trenching, and soil compaction inside the root zone choke established trees, and the decline often shows up a year or two after the work is done. Spotting at-risk trees and setting protection before the equipment arrives is the only reliable fix.
Storm and wind failure finishes the list. Tall water oaks, willow oaks, and tulip poplars over close-set homes shed large limbs in summer thunderstorms, and a decayed or overextended limb is the first to go. Structural pruning and deadwood removal keep the weight off your roof before the weather tests it.
Service area
Our Cobb County service area.
Smyrna is served by our Marietta crew.
Areas we cover
Click an area to learn more about our work there.
- Marietta
- Kennesaw
- Smyrna
- Acworth
- Powder Springs
Smyrna 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 Smyrna, GA?
Yes. The Certified Arborist Tree Service works throughout Smyrna and south Cobb County. Call for a free on-site estimate.
How fast can an arborist get to my property?
Most estimate visits across Cobb County happen within 24 hours, and storm emergencies get a crew on site the same day. We answer the phone around the clock, not a call center.
My water oak looks fine but a neighbor's fell in the last storm. Should I worry?
It is worth an inspection. Water oaks decay from the inside while the canopy still looks full, and they rarely live past 60 to 80 years, so a healthy looking crown does not rule out a hollow trunk or root rot. We use resistance testing and a ground-to-crown look to judge whether a mature oak near your home is still safe to keep.
Will nearby construction hurt my trees?
It can, and the damage often shows up a year or two later. Grading, trenching, and compaction inside the root zone cut off water and air to established trees. If a tear-down or addition is going in near your property, an arborist can flag which trees are at risk and what protection they need.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Smyrna?
The City of Smyrna regulates certain removals, and the rules depend on the tree, the lot, and whether it is a protected specimen. We confirm the requirements for your exact address and handle any permit or arborist report needed before work begins.
Do you provide documentation for my HOA?
Yes. We provide written, signed tree risk assessments using TRAQ methodology, accepted by Cobb County HOAs, insurance carriers, and legal counsel.
Which neighborhoods do you serve in Smyrna?
All of them, from the older streets around the Village Green and Jonquil to Vinings Estates, Argyle, and the newer developments near the Battery and Truist Park.
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 (844) 835-8733, answered 24/7 by a human.
