Tree Service in Johnson City, TN
Local arborists who know the area, show up on time, and leave your yard clean.
I'm Terry Phillips, owner of Crosscut Tree Services, and Johnson City is a big part of my service area. I've worked all over the city — from large oaks in established neighborhoods like Mountcastle and Munsey Park to storm-damaged trees in newer subdivisions off Boones Creek Road and out toward Gray. If you've got a tree that needs attention in Johnson City, my crew and I will get there, assess it honestly, and handle it right. Call (423) 946-7690 for a free on-site quote.
Tree Work in Johnson City Comes with Its Own Challenges
Johnson City has a lot of mature tree canopy, which is one of the things that makes it a nice place to live. It also means a lot of large, established trees close to homes, driveways, and utility infrastructure — and that creates real work for a tree service.
Tulip Poplars and White Oaks That Have Outgrown Their Space
These are the dominant hardwoods in Washington County, and they get big. A 60 or 70-year-old tulip poplar near a home isn't unusual here. When they start showing decline or develop a hazardous lean, getting them down safely takes planning and the right technique — you can't just drop them.
Clay Soil and Root Instability
A good portion of Johnson City sits on heavy clay. Clay soil holds water and can become unstable during extended wet periods, which increases the risk of uprooting in older trees — especially ones with root systems that have been disturbed by construction or landscaping over the years. If a tree on your property has started leaning after a wet winter or spring, that's worth having looked at.
Ice Storms
Northeast Tennessee gets ice storms that the rest of the state doesn't deal with as much. Ice loading is brutal on tree limbs — it doesn't break the weak ones, it breaks the heavy, extended ones. After a significant ice event, I get calls from all over Johnson City about split hardwood limbs and trees that came down on structures. We respond to those quickly.
Steep Lots and Tight Access
Parts of Johnson City — particularly in the older neighborhoods and up on the ridgelines — have steep yards and tight access that make tree work more complex. We've worked those situations before. It takes more planning, but it gets done.
Species We Remove and Trim Most Often in Johnson City
Beyond tulip poplar and white oak, here's what else keeps us busy around town:
Silver maple
Fast growing, weak wood, common in older neighborhoods. These are the ones that lose big limbs in wind before anything else does.
Bradford pear
Planted everywhere in the 80s and 90s, and they split down the middle as they mature. If you've got one over 20 years old, it's worth a look even if nothing looks wrong yet.
Eastern white pine
Common on the ridgelines and in the newer developments toward Gray. Ice loading hits these hard because of how the branches hold snow and ice.
Hackberry and boxelder
Often overlooked, but they're prone to hollowing out from the inside, which isn't visible until the tree's already a hazard.
What a Tree Removal Actually Costs in Johnson City
Most residential tree removals in Johnson City run $400 to $1,800 depending on size, location, and difficulty. A mid-size tree in an open backyard is on the low end. A large oak leaning toward a house, or one wedged between a fence and a power line, costs more because of the extra rigging and time it takes to bring it down safely. Stump grinding is usually priced separately, by stump diameter.
Three things move the price the most: how close the tree is to a structure, whether we can get equipment to it, and whether it has to come down in pieces instead of one felling cut. I'll walk you through exactly why a quote lands where it does, not just hand you a number.
What We Do in Johnson City
We offer our full range of tree services throughout Johnson City and the surrounding Washington County area.
Tree Removal
Safe removal of dead, diseased, hazardous, or unwanted trees. We handle large hardwoods, trees close to structures, and anything in between. Full debris cleanup included.
Learn More About Tree Removal →Tree Trimming and Pruning
Crown cleaning, hazard limb removal, clearance trimming, and full canopy work on mature trees. We make proper cuts that help the tree heal, not cuts that cause long-term damage.
Learn More About Tree Trimming →Emergency Tree Service
24/7 response for storm damage, fallen trees, and trees threatening your home or property. If you've got an urgent situation in Johnson City, call (423) 946-7690 directly.
Learn More About Emergency Service →Areas of Johnson City We Serve
We work throughout Johnson City and the surrounding area. Here's a closer look at some of the neighborhoods and communities we serve regularly:
Mountcastle
Has some of the oldest hardwood canopy in Johnson City. I see a lot of mature oaks here that are structurally fine but need crown cleaning to reduce wind load on the biggest limbs.
Munsey Park
Is similar — established trees, established root systems, and homeowners who want the character of the big trees kept without the risk. Most of the calls here are pruning and hazard-limb work rather than full removals.
Boones Creek and the newer subdivisions out toward Gray
Are a different situation. These lots often have younger trees, but they've also had more construction disturbance nearby, which can affect root stability sooner than you'd expect.
The ETSU corridor and North Johnson City
Bring tighter lots and more proximity to structures, driveways, and foot traffic, which changes how a removal or trim has to be planned.
We also regularly work Knob Creek, Colonial Heights (shared with the Kingsport area), Brush Creek Road, the Watauga Avenue corridor, downtown and adjacent residential areas, and Indian Trail.
If you're not sure whether we're in your area, give us a call. Washington County and the surrounding area are home territory for us.
Why Johnson City Homeowners Call Crosscut
Experienced with the Trees and Terrain Here
I know the tree species common to this part of Tennessee, how they grow, and how they fail. That knowledge matters when you're deciding whether a tree can be saved, how to bring it down safely, or what's actually causing a problem limb.
Locally Owned and Operated
Crosscut Tree Services is based in the Tri-Cities. I'm not a franchise operation dispatched from out of the area. When you call, you're talking to the person who will show up and do the work.
No Hidden Fees, No Pressure
I give you a straight quote based on what I actually see. If the job turns out to be more involved than expected, I'll tell you before the price changes — not hand you a surprise invoice afterward.
We Clean Up Completely
All debris hauled away, yard raked and blown before we leave. The job isn't done until your yard looks right.
On Time and Responsive
I know there are contractors who are hard to reach and slow to show up. That's not how I operate. I answer calls, show up when I say I will, and respond to emergencies the same day when at all possible.
What Johnson City Customers Say
"I needed a tree cut in tight quarters... I was worried at first, one guy one truck, but he had the tree down within 2 hours of the scheduled estimate time. And it fell right where he said, in a ten-foot slot. This is the tree guy if you need one, small local business well worth supporting."
Chad M.
Local Guide
"I absolutely can't recommend this company enough! They are dependable, knowledgeable and affordable! Employees are top notch."
Staci N.
Local Guide
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