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You won’t always need a crane to remove a tree. But there are classic situations where it makes sense or is non-negotiable. In Reno and across Northern Nevada, our ISA-certified arborists commonly recommend crane services when:
Reno has a mix of established neighborhoods with mature trees, sloped terrain, and properties tucked up against the Sierra Nevada foothills. That creates exactly the kinds of scenarios where a crane makes all the difference.
Here’s how our crane services work, step by step.
Before anything else, our ISA-certified arborists examine the tree, surrounding structures, and access points. We do this to build a detailed removal plan. Every crew member is hand-selected, background-checked, and fully trained on the equipment they operate. By the time work begins, there are no surprises.
Once the plan is in place, our crane operator positions the equipment on stable ground (usually a driveway or street). We handle any necessary coordination with the City of Reno or NV Energy if we need street access.
Our crew works on the tree, piece by piece, from top to bottom. We rig and cut each section before the crane lifts it straight up and away from your property. Don’t worry; nothing will be dropped near your home. We lower every piece with precision to a staging area.
Once the tree’s down, we handle everything. We put branches through the chipper, trunk sections are cut and hauled away, and your yard is left clean. Want to keep some as firewood? Just let us know ahead of time. Stump grinding is also available if you want the area totally cleared.
Crane removal services in Reno have major benefits.
American Arborists has been serving Reno, Carson City, Sparks, and the surrounding Northern Nevada region since 2007. Our team of ISA-certified arborists handles removals that other companies can’t or won’t take on, whether that’s a storm-damaged pine that came down over a roof in Incline Village or a massive cottonwood in a tight backyard in Spanish Springs.
We’re fully licensed and insured, and every job comes with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you’re not sure whether your tree requires a crane, give us a call. We’ll assess the situation and give you an honest recommendation.
Here are common questions we field about crane services in Reno.
Crane tree removal in Reno costs more than standard removal. But the final price depends on a few things: the size and the condition of the tree, how close it is to other structures, and how long the job takes. For a lot of residential jobs in the Reno area, crane-assisted removal can range anywhere from a few hundred dollars on the lower end to several thousand for large tree removals. Keep in mind, emergency situations or jobs requiring street permits and coordination with NV Energy may also affect the overall cost.
Much quicker than normal removal. One of the biggest advantages of crane removal is its speed. A job that might take a traditional climbing crew a full day or more to do can be done in a few hours. That said, the timeline isn’t always the same. It depends on the size of the trees, how many are being removed, and how in-depth the job is.
Yes, when done by a trained, certified crew. Crane-assisted tree removal is actually one of the safest ways to complete complex jobs. Rather than dropping large sections of trees next to your home, the crane lifts pieces of the tree away from your home to a dedicated staging area. Our ISA-certified arborists and experienced crane operators communicate the whole time throughout the job, so every cut and lift goes exactly as planned.
