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Kent's older neighborhoods near the Cuyahoga River are lined with towering maples, oaks and sycamores that tower over early-1900s frame homes, brick Tudors and stone manors on big wooded lots. These trees are beautiful, but they demand professional care, especially when heavy wet snow, ice storms and summer straight-line winds threaten your roof, driveway and power lines.

Homeowners in Kent (44243) call Akron Tree Service when a limb hangs over the house, when emerald ash borer has killed an ash tree, or when a storm leaves branches tangled in the wires. We know the terrain, the trees, and the challenges that come with living in a historic neighborhood on rolling glacial hills cut by steep wooded ravines.

Tree Service in Kent (44243)

Kent sits on heavy clay till with poor drainage, steep wooded slopes along the Cuyahoga River, and a canopy dominated by silver, red and sugar maples, pin and red oaks, sycamores and tulip poplars. Many of these trees are 80 to 120 years old, anchored in shallow soil on wet hillsides. They're prone to limb failure in ice storms, and their root systems struggle in the dense clay. Callery pears split apart under wet snow. Emerald ash borer has left thousands of dead ash trees standing across the region. Beech leaf disease is thinning the native beech stands. Add lake-effect snow, spring ice, and summer thunderstorms, and you get frequent calls for hazard removal, storm cleanup and emergency services.

Our team has spent years removing trees from tight lots in historic neighborhoods, clearing limbs over roofs and wires, grinding stumps on steep slopes, and managing the debris on narrow residential streets. We understand the constraints of Kent's older properties and the urgency of storm damage.

Our services in Kent

Tree Removal in Kent · Safe removal of hazardous, dead, or unwanted trees of any size.
Tree Trimming & Pruning in Kent · Professional pruning to improve tree health, structure…
Stump Grinding in Kent · Complete stump and surface-root grinding to reclaim your yard…
Emergency Tree Service in Kent · 24/7 emergency response for storm-damaged, fallen…
Hedge Trimming & Shrub Care in Kent · Clean, healthy hedges and shrubs shaped to your property line and style.
Land Clearing in Kent · Lot clearing, brush removal, and defensible-space work for construction…
Arborist Consultation in Kent · Expert arborist assessment of tree health, hazard risk, disease…

How a Job Works in Kent

We start with a free on-site assessment. Call us at (330) 400-3209 or let us know your address in Kent, and we'll visit your property to see the tree, check for power lines, assess access, and talk through your goals. We'll give you a clear estimate and timeline.

On the day of the work, our crew arrives with the right equipment for your lot. If your property is on a steep slope near the river or tucked into a narrow street in a historic neighborhood, we adjust our approach. We use ropes, rigging and careful felling techniques to protect your roof, fence and neighboring property. We chip brush on-site when we can, and we haul away logs and debris so you're not left with a mess.

When we're done, your property is clean. Stumps are ground below grade so you can plant or mow over them. We walk the site with you and answer any questions about what comes next.

Tree removal in Kent typically runs from a few hundred dollars for a small dead tree to several thousand for a large oak or maple over a house or power line. Tree trimming and pruning start at $250 for routine work. Stump grinding starts at $150 per stump. Emergency storm removal is priced on-site because the damage varies so much. The cost depends on the tree's size and species, how close it is to structures or wires, whether we can access it easily, and how much debris needs hauling. Call us at (330) 400-3209 for a free estimate. We'll give you a realistic price and explain what we're charging for.

I have a big silver maple over my roof that's dropping branches every spring. Is it worth saving, or should I remove it?

Silver maples are fast-growing and brittle, especially on wet clay slopes like Kent's. If the tree is healthy but just shedding small twigs, we can do clearance pruning to remove dead wood and thin the crown so wind passes through more easily. If the main branches are cracked, hollow or leaning, removal is safer. We can assess it for free and help you decide whether pruning buys you more time or whether removal makes sense.

A big branch from my neighbor's oak is hanging over my deck in Kent. What can I do about it?

Property line rules in Ohio allow you to trim branches that cross onto your property, but you have to cut them at the property line and return the trimmings to your neighbor. If the branch is hazardous (cracked, dead, or obviously going to fail), we recommend talking to your neighbor first. If they won't act and the branch threatens your house, we can trim it back. If there's a homeowners association, check your rules before we start work.

We had an ice storm and there's a big broken branch hanging from an oak near the power lines. Can you remove it today?

Yes. Call us right away at (330) 400-3209. Emergency tree removal is our priority, especially when limbs threaten power lines or hang over a house. We'll get a crew out as soon as we can. If the branch is actively touching a power line, call the utility first and stay clear. We work safely around electrical hazards and coordinate with the utility if needed.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree on my property in Kent?

Kent and surrounding communities have tree removal ordinances that protect trees above a certain diameter or DBH (diameter at breast height). Some cities require a permit for trees 6 inches or larger. Many have heritage tree ordinances that protect oaks, maples and other species. Check with the City of Kent website at https://www.kentohio.org/ for your local rules, or call us and we can help you understand the requirements. We handle permit applications and coordinate with the city when needed.

I want to clear some brush and small trees from my wooded back lot in Kent. What does land clearing cost?

Land clearing is priced by the scope of work. We charge based on the number and size of trees, how much brush and debris there is, where it's going, and how steep or wet the terrain is. Kent's ravines and river-bluff lots can be tricky to access. Call us at (330) 400-3209 for a free estimate, and we'll walk your property and give you a realistic price.

Are you fully insured to work on my property in Kent?

Yes. You can trust us to do the work right and protect your property and our crew.

When is the best time to trim trees in Kent, and how can I prepare for winter storms?

Late winter (February and March) is ideal for pruning maples, oaks and other deciduous trees in Kent, before the sap rises and the leaves come out. You can also prune in late summer after growth slows. Avoid pruning in spring when trees are leafing out, or in fall when disease spreads easily. To prepare for winter storms, have us do a hazard assessment in fall. We'll remove dead branches, thin heavy crowns so wind passes through, and take down any trees that are obviously going to fail. A well-pruned tree is much less likely to lose limbs in ice and snow.