North Shore & North Chattanooga · checked Nov 12, 2026

Tree service on the North Shore and in North Chattanooga

Inside Chattanooga city limits, so City rules apply. Many jobs here involve street trees, tight lots and the power line to the house.

How this works: Chattanooga Tree Quotes is a free referral service, not a tree company. We pass your request to independent local tree pros, who may pay us for the referral. They quote, schedule and do the work; check their insurance before you hire. More about us.

Is the tree yours or the City's?

If the tree stands in the public right-of-way, often the strip between sidewalk and street, any pruning or removal needs a City Tree Ordinance Permit (Sec. 32-312). Trees on your own lot don't: the City says its 2025 ordinance does not stop homeowners removing trees on private property. When in doubt, ask the tree company to confirm before cutting.

Limbs on the line to your house

EPB trims for its main lines, but the service drop from the pole to your house is the owner's responsibility. EPB will lower it for free so your contractor can trim, then reinstall it. Call 423-648-1372 to schedule before the crew's date.

What the City will haul

Chattanooga sweeps each area one week a month. Brush you cut yourself goes to the curb by 7 a.m. Monday of your week, pieces no longer than 8 feet or thicker than 18 inches, pile no taller than 4 feet, and not under low wires or over water meters. Land clearing and contractor brush aren't collected, so include haul-away in a contractor's quote. You're limited to 12 pickups in any 12 months.

Burning

Burning inside Chattanooga needs a $75 City permit from the Air Pollution Control Bureau, with an inspection first, and is only allowed October 1 to April 30.

Services

• Tree removal
• Emergency & storm
• Stump grinding
• Tree trimming
• Cost guide