Room for the roof, the road and the truck.
Raising the crown removes the lowest branches so people, trucks, mowers and light can pass underneath, while keeping the tree full and healthy above.
- Priced by: Number of trees, height and the amount of clearance needed
- Methods: Pole saws, climbing and a bucket truck for high work
What it is, and why it matters.
Low branches rake roofs, scratch trucks, block sidewalks and shade out the lawn. Raising the crown takes off the lowest limbs and leaves a clear space beneath, while keeping enough foliage above for the tree to stay healthy.
Nashville Tree Service raises crowns and trims for clearance across Middle Tennessee: over roofs, along drives, beside streets and around outbuildings. We cut small and often rather than large and rarely, so the tree stays healthy and the clearance lasts.
Four things done right.
Clear space where you need it
We agree on the clearance and mark it before we cut.
Healthy cuts
We take small branches at the collar, not stubs.
Roof and gutter relief
Fewer leaves, less rubbing and less moss on shingles.
Tidy cleanup
Chips and brush are hauled away.
From first call to crown raising and clearance.
- 01
Set the target
We agree how much clearance you want and where.
- 02
Mark the limbs
We choose branches that can come off without harming the tree.
- 03
Raise the crown
Climbers or lifts make the cuts.
- 04
Clean up
We chip, haul and check the clearance.
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11Crown Raising and Clearance: common questions
How high will the crown be raised?
Common targets are about eight feet over lawns, thirteen to fourteen feet over drives and streets and several feet over roofs. We set the exact number with you.
Will it hurt the tree?
Not if it is done in small steps and the tree keeps most of its crown.
How do I get an estimate for crown raising and clearance?
Fill in the form or call or text 615-431-3789. A few photos and a rough height usually give us what we need, and we send a written price. Larger jobs start with a short visit.
Ready to talk about crown raising and clearance?
A short visit or a few photos, and a written price. A real person calls back promptly.