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Tree Trimming and Pruning in Baton Rouge, LA

Good pruning keeps big South Louisiana trees healthier and less likely to drop limbs on a house or car. Request a free trimming quote for a single tree or your whole yard.

Common trimming jobs

• Deadwood removal: taking out dead and broken limbs before they fall
• Roof and house clearance: lifting limbs off shingles, gutters and siding
• Crown raising: clearing low limbs over driveways, sidewalks and lawns
• Crown thinning and reduction: selectively shortening heavy, over-extended limbs, a common need on wide live oaks
• Young-tree structural pruning: setting a single strong leader early so the tree is easier to keep safe later

Why we don't "top" trees

Topping (cutting the whole crown back to stubs) causes a flush of weakly attached sprouts and decay at the cuts. Those sprouts can be more likely to break in wind than the original limbs. Proper reduction cuts back to a lateral branch instead.

Timing

Many Baton Rouge homeowners schedule trimming before hurricane season starts June 1, so heavy or damaged limbs are dealt with before storm winds arrive. Dead and hazardous limbs can be removed any time of year.

Questions about tree trimming & pruning

How much does tree trimming cost?

HomeGuide reports tree trimming at about $400 to $900 per tree on average. Large live oaks, trees over structures and jobs that need a climber or lift tend to cost more.

How often should I have my trees trimmed?

It depends on species and age. Many mature shade trees only need a check and deadwood removal every few years, while young trees benefit from structural pruning sooner.

Can you trim branches near power lines?

Branches near the line to your house or on utility poles need care. Contact your electric utility first, and tell us where the line is in your request.

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Areas: Baton Rouge · Denham Springs · Prairieville · Zachary · Central