A limb stuck in the tree is a widowmaker.
Broken branches caught in the crown can drop with no warning. We climb up, remove the hangers and trim back the damaged stub so it heals.
- Priced by: Height, number of limbs and access
- Methods: Climbing, aerial lift or pole saws
What it is, and why it matters.
After a storm, a limb can break off and hang in the crown, held by a few fibers or caught on another branch. It may sit there for weeks and then fall in the wind or when someone walks below. People call these widowmakers for good reason.
Nashville Tree Service removes hanging limbs and broken tops across Middle Tennessee. A climber or lift gets above the problem, secures the limb and cuts it from above, so it comes down on our terms and the tree can start healing.
Four things done right.
Quick fix
Most jobs finish in an hour or two.
Safe from above
We cut from a secure position, not from below.
Clean wounds
Torn stubs are cut back to the branch collar.
Honest checkup
We tell you if the tree has other damage.
From first call to hanging limb removal.
- 01
Spot
We find the hanging limb and see how it is held.
- 02
Secure
Rope or a lift holds it in place.
- 03
Cut
It is cut and lowered under control.
- 04
Clean
Brush is chipped and the area is checked.
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19Hanging Limb Removal: common questions
Is a hanging limb urgent?
It can be. It may fall in a gust, so keep people and cars away until it is removed.
Can I knock it down myself?
We do not recommend it. Falling limbs are unpredictable, and cutting overhead is dangerous.
How do I get an estimate for hanging limb removal?
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 hanging limb removal?
A short visit or a few photos, and a written price. A real person calls back promptly.