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Highline Arborists

Our Services

Perfectly pruned live oak with balanced crown structure
01

Pruning & Crown Work

  • Crown thinning, crown raising, crown reduction, deadwood removal
  • Structural pruning for young trees, restoration pruning for neglected trees
  • Every cut made to ISA best practices — no topping, no lion-tailing, no flush cuts

We prune for the tree's future, not just its present appearance. Every cut considers structure, health, and the next fifty years of growth.

Crane lifting a massive trunk section over a residential home
02

Tree Removal

  • Safe removal of dead, dying, dangerous, and unwanted trees
  • Technical removals in tight residential spaces using rigging and crane
  • We always ask first: can this tree be saved? Removal is the last option.

Our removal process is methodical and controlled — rigging systems for tight spaces, crane capability for the largest trees, and always a plan before the first cut.

Fresh stump grind with clean sawdust circle in a manicured yard
03

Stump Grinding

  • Complete stump removal to 6–12 inches below grade
  • Surface root grinding for trip hazards and landscape restoration
  • Backfill and restoration of the area — ready for replanting or new lawn
Large storm-damaged tree safely removed from a residential property
04

Storm Damage & Emergency

  • 24/7 emergency response for storm-damaged trees
  • Hazard assessment, emergency pruning, complete removal when necessary
  • Coordination with utility companies for power line conflicts
  • Insurance documentation support

When the storm passes, we're already on the way. Savannah's hurricane seasons have taught us to be ready — and to respond fast.

Formal row of perfectly shaped ornamental crape myrtles
05

Tree Planting & Transplanting

  • Species selection for the Savannah climate and your specific site conditions
  • Proper planting depth, root flare exposure, mulching
  • Large-tree transplanting with tree spade
  • Establishment care programs for newly planted trees

A tree planted today may shade this property for two hundred years. We select species that belong here, plant them correctly, and help them establish.

Sunlight streaming through a freshly thinned canopy
06

Tree Health Assessment

  • ISA-certified arborist inspections
  • Disease and pest identification — live oak decline, boring insects, fungal issues
  • Soil analysis and root zone assessment
  • Treatment recommendations — fertilization, fungicide, insecticide when appropriate
  • Risk assessment for mature and declining trees
See our full Tree Health Guide
Elegant home framed by towering live oaks — trees as living architecture
07

Consulting & Planning

  • Tree preservation plans for construction sites
  • Arborist reports for permitting and development
  • Heritage and protected tree consulting — Savannah's tree ordinance expertise
  • Long-term tree management plans for estates and HOAs

Savannah's tree ordinance protects its canopy. We navigate the permitting process, write the arborist reports, and ensure the trees that make this city extraordinary are preserved.

Not Sure What You Need?

Every project starts with a conversation. Tell us about your trees and we'll recommend the right approach.

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