Emergency Tree Service and Complete Tree Care for the Tahoe Basin
Routine tree trimming to urgent hazardous tree removal, for homes and cabins across the Tahoe basin. When a tree threatens your roof or driveway, our crew is ready to respond.
Tree Care Built for Lake Tahoe's Forest and Climate
Armstrong Tree Service offers a full slate of tree care built around the realities of living in the Sierra Nevada. Our owner, Zach Armstrong, is an ISA certified arborist with over 26 years of hands-on experience, and that training shapes every cut, every removal, and every recommendation we make on your property.
Trees around Tahoe face pressure most arborists elsewhere never see: heavy snow loads, bark beetle infestations, and strict defensible space rules tied to wildfire risk. Tree removal cost varies depending on the tree's size, its condition, and how close it sits to structures or power lines, which is why we walk every property in person before quoting a number.
Beyond cutting and clearing, we support the practical side of mountain living too: snow removal in winter, seasoned firewood for your stove, and year-round cleanup so your yard stays safe and tidy between visits.
Explore Our Full Range of Tree Services
From hazardous tree removal to defensible space clearing, each of our services is handled by a trained crew working under Zach Armstrong's certified arborist oversight. Browse the full list below to find the right fit for your property.
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01Tree Removal
Safe, efficient tree removal for dead, diseased, beetle-killed, or storm-damaged trees, including tight-access jobs that call for crane tree removal.
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02Tree Trimming and Pruning
Crown thinning, limb removal, and branch trimming over roofs and driveways to keep your trees healthy and your property clear of overhanging hazards.
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03Stump Grinding
Root grinding and stump removal that clears tripping hazards and opens up your yard for landscaping, parking, or new plantings.
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04Emergency Tree Services
24/7 tree service for fallen tree removal, storm damage, and a tree on house situations, because trees in the Tahoe basin do not wait for business hours to come down.
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05Defensible Space and Fuels Reduction
Defensible space clearing, ladder fuel removal, and fuels reduction work designed to meet local defensible space deadlines and lower wildfire risk around your home.
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06Pine Needle Removal
Pine needle raking and cleanup from roofs, gutters, and yards, reducing fire fuel and keeping walkways from turning slick after a windy afternoon.
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07Yard Debris and Brush Removal
Brush removal, dead vegetation removal, and lot clearing that leaves your property tidy and reduces hiding spots for fire fuel near structures.
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08On-Site Wood Chipping
On-site wood chipping turns limbs and brush into usable wood chips right where the work happens, saving you a separate hauling trip.
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09Firewood
Seasoned firewood sold by the cord, with delivery available across the basin so your stove or fire pit stays stocked through the cold months.
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10Snow Removal
Residential and commercial snow removal, driveway clearing, and snow plowing to keep your property accessible after a heavy Tahoe storm.
Ready for a Free Tree Service Estimate?
Whether you need a single hazardous limb trimmed back or a full defensible space clearing before summer, Armstrong Tree Service will walk your property, explain your options, and give you a clear price before any work begins. Call now if a tree is down or a storm just rolled through: our emergency line is open day and night.