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Tree Service in Knoxville, TN

Compare 6 local tree service pros. Typical service: $239–$670.

Top Tree Service Companies in Knoxville

  1. 1.Monster Tree Service of Knoxville

    4.9★ (530 reviews)

    4.9★ from 530 reviews

    +18652704762Website

  2. 2.Hancock Tree Service

    4.9★ (314 reviews)

    4.9★ from 314 reviews

    +18659248733Website

  3. 3.Smoky Mountain Tree Service

    5.0★ (105 reviews)

    5.0★ from 105 reviews

    +18658138206Website

  4. 4.Naturescape Lawn and Landscape Care

    4.5★ (92 reviews)

    4.5★ from 92 reviews

    +18652684068Website

  5. 5.Anthony's stump Grinding

    5.0★ (7 reviews)

    5.0★ from 7 reviews

    +18657400484Website

  6. 6.Lorenzo proffecional tree services

    4.8★ (4 reviews)

    4.8★ from 4 reviews

    +18652556488

Tree Service Cost in Knoxville

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Knoxville
Tree trimming$239–$670/job
Tree removal$383–$1,436/job
Stump grinding$144–$431/job
Storm damage removal$479–$1,914/job

Tree Service prices in Knoxville run about 4% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 6 companies serving Knoxville, rated 4.9★ on average across 1,052 customer reviews.

Knoxville Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Knoxville's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
April 11
First fall frost
October 30
Annual precipitation
51.93"
Heating degree days
3,955
Cooling degree days
1,339
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan27.2°47°4.84"
Feb29.6°51.6°4.63"
Mar36.1°61°4.64"
Apr43.7°69.8°4.31"
May53.4°77.6°4.8"
Jun62.6°84.9°3.9"
Jul66.8°87.8°5.57"
Aug65.5°87.5°3.35"
Sep58.2°82.1°3.74"
Oct46°71.5°2.84"
Nov36.3°60.4°4.24"
Dec29.7°49.5°5.07"

NOAA station data 5.01 miles from Knoxville.

Permits & Regulations in TN

  • Tennessee does not license arborists or tree services as a distinct trade
  • A Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors license is required once a project reaches $25,000 including materials, equipment and labor
  • A pest control charter from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture is required to apply pesticides to trees for hire

License required: No state arborist license; contractor license at $25,000+

Sources: www.tn.gov, www.tn.gov

Tree Service FAQs for Knoxville

How much does tree trimming cost in Knoxville?

Tree trimming in Knoxville typically runs $239-$670 per job.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Knoxville, TN?

In TN, Tennessee does not license arborists or tree services as a distinct trade. Check Knoxville ordinances before removal, since tree rules are usually municipal rather than statewide.

How many tree services cover Knoxville?

We track 6 tree professionals serving Knoxville.

How does Knoxville rainfall affect tree work?

Knoxville averages 51.93 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Knoxville trees keep growing?

With 1,339 cooling degree days and summer highs near 88F, Knoxville trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in Knoxville more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in Knoxville runs about -4.3% versus the national average.

Do Knoxville trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 27F and 3,955 heating degree days set how much Knoxville trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Knoxville?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Knoxville means after the first frost around October 30 and before spring growth starts.