Tree Removal You Can Trust in the Tri-Cities
Some trees need to come down. Whether it's a storm-damaged oak leaning toward your roof, a dead pine that's been dropping limbs for years, or a tree that's just outgrown its spot, we'll remove it safely, completely, and without tearing up your yard. I'm Terry Phillips, owner of Crosscut Tree Services, and my crew treats every property like it's our own. No shortcuts, no surprises.
Signs It's Time to Call
Tree removal isn't always obvious until something goes wrong. If any of these sound familiar, give us a call before it becomes an emergency.
Dead or Dying Tree
A dead tree doesn't fall on a schedule. Once a tree stops leafing out, starts dropping large branches, or shows significant rot at the base, it's a liability. We'll get it down before it becomes a problem.
Storm Damage
Storms hit Northeast Tennessee hard. If a tree has split, cracked, or is hanging over your house, car, or fence after a storm, don't wait. We offer emergency response for exactly this situation.
Hazardous Lean
A tree that's leaning toward your house, a neighbor's property, or a power line needs to be assessed immediately. We've handled tight removals on steep hillsides and near utility lines — that kind of work takes experience, not guesswork.
Disease or Infestation
Some tree diseases spread. If your arborist recommends removal to protect the other trees on your property, it's worth taking seriously. We'll remove the affected tree and clean up completely so the rest of your yard stays healthy.
Construction or Landscaping
Need a tree gone to make room for a new build, driveway, deck, or garden? We'll clear the space cleanly and can coordinate stump grinding the same day so you're ready to move forward.
Overgrown or Overcrowded
Sometimes a tree is perfectly healthy but has simply grown too big for its location. Overcrowded trees compete for nutrients and can weaken each other over time. Thinning the right one can improve the rest.
We Handle All Sizes and Situations
There's no tree too big and no situation too tight. Here's a breakdown of the removal work we take on regularly across the Tri-Cities.
- Large tree removal
Mature oaks, poplars, maples, and hardwoods of any height. We section and lower limbs carefully to protect what's below.
- Dead tree removal
Unstable trees require extra care. We assess the structural integrity before we ever start cutting.
- Hazard tree removal
Trees leaning over homes, power lines, driveways, or neighboring properties.
- Storm-damaged tree removal
Partially fallen, cracked, or hanging trees. Available as emergency service.
What to Expect When You Call Crosscut
We keep things simple and straightforward from the first call to the final cleanup.
Free On-Site Quote
I'll come out, take a look at the tree and the surrounding area, and give you a straight number. No pressure, no hidden fees tacked on later. If something changes once we're up in the tree, I'll tell you before we proceed.
Scheduled Removal
We'll set a date that works for you. I show up on time with my crew and the right equipment for the job — no waiting around half the day.
Safe, Controlled Removal
We work methodically. Large limbs get lowered, not dropped. We watch your landscaping, your fence, your gutters. If something's in the way, we move it first.
Full Cleanup
We don't leave brush piles in your yard. All debris gets hauled or chipped, and we rake and blow the area before we pack up. You shouldn't be able to tell we were there except for the fact that the tree is gone.
Why Homeowners in the Tri-Cities Call Us First
Experienced and Skilled
I've been climbing trees and running saws for over six years. I've taken down 80-foot hollow poplars on steep hillsides next to power lines, and I've carefully removed trees inches from homes without so much as a broken gutter. This work requires real skill, and I take it seriously.
Fair, Honest Pricing
I believe in charging what the work is worth and being upfront about it. If something is more complex than expected, I'll have that conversation with you before the invoice changes — not after.
We Clean Up After Ourselves
A lot of tree crews leave a mess and call it done. We don't. Full debris removal and cleanup is part of the job, not an add-on.
Locally Owned and Based
I live here, my family is here, and my reputation in this community matters to me. I'm not a franchise or a crew dispatched from two counties over. When you call, you get me.
On Time, Every Time
I know your time is valuable. We show up when we say we will, work hard all day, and don't leave you guessing.
What Our Customers Say
"Terry and his crew did an amazing job removing an 80-foot hollow poplar on a steep hill near our power lines. Very professional and careful!"
— Local Customer
"They took down a rotting maple right between our house and the cable lines. Didn't damage a thing and cleaned up everything perfectly."
— Tri-Cities Homeowner
"Called them on a Saturday morning when a tree fell on our house. They were out quickly, got it off safely, and tarped the roof. Lifesavers!"
— Emergency Customer
Tree Removal Questions We Hear Often
Have a Tree That Needs to Come Down?
Don't wait until a dead limb falls or a leaning tree becomes a bigger problem. Call or text Terry today to schedule a free on-site quote.
Schedule a Free Quote (423) 946-7690We serve Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Elizabethton, Jonesborough, and surrounding communities throughout Northeast Tennessee.