What removal work looks like in Greenwich
Greenwich requires tree warden approval for many removals, and coastal properties sit under additional setback rules — we prepare the application and the site plan that goes with it.
Most jobs in Greenwich start with a tree that has been declining for years before anyone noticed — a hollow at the base, a dead leader that dropped in the last storm, or a root plate that has started to lift the lawn. Our arborist walks the property, assesses the trunk, root flare and canopy, and photographs the access route before anything is proposed.
The method follows the site. Where there is room and a clear drop zone, the tree comes down in one piece. Where the house, the driveway or a neighbor's fence is inside the fall line — which is most of Greenwich — it comes down in rigged sections, lowered on rope, or in crane picks lifted clear of the roofline. Turf and pavement are protected before the first piece moves.
Trees we work with in Greenwich
- White oak — assessed for decay, structural defects and clearance before any removal recommendation.
- Tulip tree — assessed for decay, structural defects and clearance before any removal recommendation.
- Eastern hemlock — assessed for decay, structural defects and clearance before any removal recommendation.
Neighborhoods we cover
We work throughout Backcountry, Old Greenwich, Riverside, Cos Cob and the surrounding streets. If you are near the edge of town, we likely cover you too — call with the address and we will confirm.
Permits and property lines in Greenwich
Local tree rules vary street by street across the county, and Greenwich is no exception. During the estimate we confirm whether your tree falls under a village or town ordinance, whether it sits in a wetland or steep-slope buffer, and whether replacement planting will be required. Where a permit is needed, we assemble the measurements, photographs and arborist statement most reviewing boards ask for.
Emergency service in Greenwich
Storm calls are dispatched around the clock. If a tree is on a structure, blocking a driveway or touching a service drop, call 914-594-6246 and we will triage it by life safety — trees on occupied structures first, then access, then everything else.