Tree removal
Taking down dead, dying, leaning or unwanted trees, including trees close to houses, fences and power lines.
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West Knoxville
City or county? It matters
"West Knoxville" covers addresses inside the City of Knoxville and addresses in unincorporated Knox County. A Knoxville mailing address doesn't always mean you're inside city limits, and the rules differ.
- Inside city limits: the City's tree rules for private land don't apply to single- and two-family home lots, but trees on city property or in the right-of-way need the Urban Forester's written approval.
- Unincorporated Knox County: check with Knox County Codes Administration before removing trees. Larger land-disturbance work falls under the county's stormwater permits.
- Power lines: KUB serves Knox County and parts of seven surrounding counties (KUB). KUB says trees threatening the service line from the transformer to your house are the homeowner's responsibility, and asks you to contact KUB Vegetation Management if you plan to hire a tree service to prune near its lines (KUB tree FAQ).
Local rules
West Knoxville rules at a glance
- City of Knoxville: Chapter 14 exempts single-family and two-family parcels from its private-land tree-protection rules; trees on city property or the right-of-way require written approval from the Urban Forester.
- Knox County: a Land Disturbance / Grading Permit is required for disturbing more than one acre, and in some smaller cases (Knox County Stormwater). For anything else, ask Knox County Codes Administration.
- Not sure which applies? Ask the City of Knoxville or Knox County before work starts.
Sources: Knoxville City Code Ch. 14 · City of Knoxville Urban Forestry · Knox County Stormwater Permits · Knox County Codes Administration · KUB electric service area · KUB tree FAQ
Services
Help available in West Knoxville
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Emergency & storm removal
Trees or large limbs down after a storm, on a roof, across a driveway or blocking access.
Emergency details
Stump grinding
Grinding the stump below ground level so you can replant, sod or mow over the spot.
Stump grinding details
Tree trimming
Pruning limbs over the roof, away from lines, or to remove dead wood before it falls.
Tree trimming details