Crane-assisted tree removal. The safe way for the hard jobs.

Most removals don't need one — a skilled climber can section most trees safely. A crane is worth the cost when: the tree is over a structure, the drop zone is blocked, the tree is a dangerous leaner, or you need a big specimen out in one day instead of three. We'll tell you straight up during the estimate which method is right.

Modern outriggers and mats are designed not to. We lay ground protection (plywood or dura-mats) under outrigger pads. On driveways rated for delivery trucks, outriggers sit fine. On pavers or decorative concrete, we stage in the street when we can. If there's a question, we pre-walk with you before the crane rolls in.

Crane jobs on private property don't need a permit. Setting a crane in a public street requires a traffic control plan, sometimes a city permit, and sometimes police flagger coordination. We handle the paperwork and traffic control for any street-side work.

Usually yes, as long as the crane can reach from the street, driveway, or an accessible staging area. Backyards more than 150 feet from curb access get tricky, we sometimes need an 80-ton crane with 150-foot reach or a second-staging plan. Hillside properties behind a main home often rule out crane work entirely, and we'll tell you that at the estimate.