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Tree Service in Memphis, TN

Compare 8 local tree service pros. Typical service: $218–$611.

Top Tree Service Companies in Memphis

  1. 1.Woodland Tree Service

    4.7★ (167 reviews)

    4.7★ from 167 reviews

    +19013096779Website

  2. 2.Robinson Tree Service Memphis

    4.8★ (94 reviews)

    4.8★ from 94 reviews

    +19013633539Website

  3. 3.Red's Tree Service

    4.8★ (54 reviews)

    4.8★ from 54 reviews

    +19014505644Website

  4. 4.Michael's Tree & Loader Service

    4.0★ (45 reviews)

    4.0★ from 45 reviews

    +19013318205Website

  5. 5.The Tree Firm

    5.0★ (11 reviews)

    5.0★ from 11 reviews

    +18663321271Website

  6. 6.L Thompson & Sons Tree Services./

    5.0★ (10 reviews)

    5.0★ from 10 reviews

    +18663320889

  7. 7.Billgate works

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

  8. 8.All Around Lawn & Tree Care

    1.0★ (1 reviews)

    1.0★ from 1 reviews

    +19016918872

Tree Service Cost in Memphis

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

ServiceTypical range in Memphis
Tree trimming$218–$611/job
Tree removal$349–$1,310/job
Stump grinding$131–$393/job
Storm damage removal$437–$1,746/job

Tree Service prices in Memphis run about 13% 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 8 companies serving Memphis, rated 4.3★ on average across 383 customer reviews.

Memphis Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Memphis's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
March 17
First fall frost
November 15
Annual precipitation
53.68"
Heating degree days
2,965
Cooling degree days
2,258
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan32.6°49.8°3.98"
Feb36.3°54.7°4.39"
Mar44.1°63.9°5.16"
Apr52.9°73°5.5"
May62.2°81.2°5.25"
Jun70.3°88.9°3.63"
Jul73.8°91.6°4.59"
Aug72.7°91.3°2.88"
Sep65.2°85.1°3.09"
Oct53.8°74.4°3.98"
Nov43.7°62.6°5.49"
Dec35.1°52.1°5.74"

NOAA station data 3.79 miles from Memphis.

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 Memphis

How much does tree trimming cost in Memphis?

Tree trimming in Memphis typically runs $218-$611 per job.

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

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

How many tree services cover Memphis?

We track 8 tree professionals serving Memphis.

How does Memphis rainfall affect tree work?

Memphis averages 53.68 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Memphis trees keep growing?

With 2,258 cooling degree days and summer highs near 92F, Memphis trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

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

Tree work in Memphis runs about -12.7% versus the national average.

Do Memphis trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 33F and 2,965 heating degree days set how much Memphis trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Memphis?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Memphis means after the first frost around November 15 and before spring growth starts.