Yes. Erwin is in our regular service area.

Can you check a tree that stood in floodwater?

Yes. We look at lean, root flare, soil, bark and the crown. A flood-stressed tree can look fine at first and decline later, so a large tree near your house is worth a free assessment.

How much does tree removal cost in Erwin?

Most medium-size removals run roughly $500 to $700 in this market. Tall trees, trees near lines, and trees that need rigging cost more. We give a firm price after an on-site estimate.

Who do I call if a tree is on a power line in Erwin?

Call Erwin Utilities first and stay well away from the tree and the line. Once the utility has made the line safe, call us.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Erwin?

Tennessee has no statewide tree removal permit. Trees in the public right of way and jobs that close a street or sidewalk may need approval from the Town of Erwin, and trees on railroad right of way belong to the railroad. We will tell you at the estimate which situation you are in.

Can you get a bucket truck onto my Erwin lot?

Usually, yes. On tight lots we use rigging to lower sections under control so the truck does not have to sit right against the tree.

Do you handle trees in the mountains around Erwin?

Yes. See our Unicoi page for steep driveways, forest-adjacent lots and river-adjacent ground.

Do you offer emergency tree service in Erwin?

Yes, 24/7 at 423-773-1816. We ask what is down and whether a line is involved, and tell you how soon a crew can be there.

Tree Service in Erwin, TN

Erwin is the county seat of Unicoi County, set along the Nolichucky River about 20 minutes down I-26 from our shop in Johnson City. It is a town of older streets, established yards, and big trees planted close to houses, aerial lines and sidewalks. Don's Tree Service does tree removal, trimming, stump grinding and emergency response for homes, churches and businesses in Erwin.

Erwin

If your property is up a mountain road or backs onto Cherokee National Forest, our Unicoi tree service page covers that kind of terrain. This page is for in-town Erwin.

After the Flood

Trees That Came Through the Flood

In September 2024, flooding from Tropical Storm Helene hit Erwin and the rest of Unicoi County hard, and a lot of families and businesses here are still recovering. We are not bringing it up to sell you anything. We bring it up because it changed the trees.

A tree that stood in floodwater, or on ground that stayed saturated, can look fine for a while and still be in trouble. Roots that sat in water lose their hold on the soil, bark can be scoured or cracked, and banks can be undercut so a tree that stood straight for decades now leans. Stress from a flood can show up months later as thin leaves, early color, or dieback in the crown. Any large tree near a house that stood in floodwater is worth a look.

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What We Check

What We Look For on the Estimate

When we assess a tree that came through floodwater, here is what we check on the estimate:

Lean

Is it new, or has it always been that way? A new lean matters.

Root flare and soil

Exposed, lifted or undercut roots, or soil that has sunk or heaved near the trunk

Bark and trunk

Cracks, peeling, fungus at the base, or a hollow sound when tapped

Crown

Thinning, dieback, or early leaf drop compared with trees around it

If the tree is fine, we tell you. If it needs pruning, cabling or removal, we tell you which and why. See our tree health assessment page.

Town Lots

Older Streets, Big Trees, Aerial Lines

Most of the removal work in Erwin is what you would expect on established town lots: tall hardwoods next to houses, driveways and power lines, on streets with little room for equipment. That usually means sectional removal, cutting the tree down in pieces from the top and lowering each one on ropes, rather than felling it whole. Our 75-ft bucket truck lets the crew work from outside the tree, which matters when a trunk is decayed or leaning and you would not want a climber inside it.

Erwin Utilities supplies electricity in Erwin, with power from TVA. If a tree is on or touching a line, stay well back, keep others away, and call Erwin Utilities first. We do not work within reach of an energized line, and our crew starts after the utility has confirmed the line is safe. The line itself is theirs to handle. See our emergency tree service page for what to do while you wait.

Right of Way

Trees Near the Railroad and the Street

Erwin has a railroad running through town, and trees close to a track are a special case. If a tree is on or hangs over railroad right of way, that is the railroad's call, not yours and not ours, and we will tell you at the estimate whether the tree in question is on your side of the line.

The same goes for trees in the public right of way beside a street. Tennessee has no statewide tree removal permit, but a town can control what happens to a tree in its right of way. Check with the Town of Erwin on any tree that sits between the sidewalk and the street, and on any job that needs a lane or sidewalk closed.

Storms & Access

Storm Damage and Blocked Access

Erwin sits in a valley between mountain ridges, and storms behave differently here. Wind can funnel through the valley, and ice adds heavy weight to healthy limbs. On town lots, a fallen tree can block a street or your only way in or out, and we treat that as an urgent call even when nothing is damaged.

When you call, we ask what is down, whether a line is involved, and whether anyone is at risk. That sets how fast we roll and what equipment we bring. If a tree has damaged your home or car, we photograph it before, during and after removal and can give you a written scope of work for your insurer. During a widespread storm, response times run longer, and we tell you that on the phone.

Comprehensive Care

What We Handle in Erwin

Tree removal, including large hardwoods next to houses, sidewalks and lines
Large and hazardous tree removal with a 75-ft bucket truck and rigging
Tree trimming and pruning, including clearance from rooflines and lines. We do not top trees
Stump grinding, including old stumps left behind by another company
Storm damage cleanup and emergency tree service, 24/7
Land clearing for rebuilding and new construction lots
Tree health assessments, especially for trees that stood in floodwater

Transparent Pricing

What Tree Work Costs in Erwin

Aggregator data for the Johnson City area puts an average medium-size tree removal at roughly $500 to $700. Price depends on height and trunk diameter, species, how close the tree is to a house or lines, access, and whether stump grinding is included. We give you a firm price after an on-site look, not a guess over the phone.

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