Common Questions
Answers to what we're asked most.
In Marietta the price comes down mostly to the tree's size, its condition, and how close it stands to a house, fence or power line. Typical Cobb County ranges run $150–$450 for small trees, $450–$1,200 for medium trees, and $800–$2,000 or more for large and very large ones. Storm-damage work can cost more depending on complexity. Every job gets a free, written estimate before any work starts.
It depends on your policy and on what happened. A claim is more likely to be paid when a tree has fallen onto a covered structure, such as a Marietta house or detached garage, and less likely when the tree is dead or leaning but hasn't hit anything yet. Call your insurer first; if it helps a Cobb County claim, we can document the tree's condition for you.
Single-family homeowners generally do not need a permit to remove a tree on their own property. Commercial and multi-family properties do — Marietta's Development Services office reviews these requests, typically with a site plan, tree health assessment, and photos. We can walk you through what your specific property needs during the free estimate visit. See our Cobb County tree permit guide for the rules in Smyrna, Kennesaw, Acworth, Woodstock and the rest of the county — they're all different.
A single-tree removal in Marietta usually takes anywhere from a few hours to a full day. The clock depends on the tree's size, how near it stands to the house or other structures, and how much rigging and controlled lowering it needs, and you'll get a realistic time estimate at the on-site visit.
Keep everyone clear of the tree and of any power line it touches or leans on, because a downed Cobb County tree can shift without warning and a line in contact with it is dangerous. Report the line to your power company. If it's safe, take photos for your insurer, then call: storm and hazard calls go ahead of routine Marietta work.
Very close, in most cases. A tree beside a Marietta house, fence or power line is taken apart piece by piece, with each section rigged and lowered under control instead of dropped in one fall. That's why experience and a current certificate of insurance matter more on these Cobb County jobs than on an open-yard removal.
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