Professional tree removal, safe, insured, and cleaned up the same day.

When a tree is dead, dying, storm-damaged, or simply growing where it no longer belongs, removal is the safest path forward. Our crews take down trees of every size, from a single backyard maple to a row of dead ash along a fence line, using rigging, controlled felling, and (when access is tight) crane assistance.

Northeast Indiana weather is hard on trees: heavy summer thunderstorms & straight-line wind, winter ice & snow load, spring storm damage all take their toll over a season. Fort Wayne is the 'City of Three Rivers' — riverbank lots mean soft soil and storm-prone mature trees.

Not sure whether it’s time to call? These are the situations where Fort Wayne homeowners most often reach out to us:

• The tree is dead, more than about a third dead, or has large dead limbs
• It leans noticeably more than it used to, with soil heaving at the base
• There are deep trunk cracks, a hollow sound when tapped, or mushrooms at the base
• Roots are lifting your driveway, patio, or threatening the foundation
• It’s the wrong tree in the wrong place, too close to the house, power lines, or septic
• Storm damage has left it unstable or split

If any of these sound familiar, a free on-site assessment will tell you exactly where you stand, no obligation.

When a tree is dead, dying, storm-damaged, or simply growing where it no longer belongs, removal is the safest path forward. Our crews take down trees of every size, from a single backyard maple to a row of dead ash along a fence line, using rigging, controlled felling, and (when access is tight) crane assistance.

• Protection of lawns, fences, driveways, and utility lines
• Free on-site assessment and written estimate
• Controlled felling or piece-by-piece rigging near structures
• Limbs chipped and hauled, trunk sectioned or removed
• Optional stump grinding and full debris cleanup

Removal is the last resort, not the first. Where a tree can be saved with pruning, cabling, or treatment, we’ll tell you, that honest call is exactly what separates an arborist-led company from a crew that gets paid only when wood hits the ground. But when a tree is genuinely dead, hazardous, or structurally compromised, putting removal off only raises the risk and, often, the cost.

How a removal actually happens depends on what surrounds the tree. In an open yard with a clear drop zone, we can fell it in one controlled piece. Within reach of your house, garage, fence, or a power line, we climb or use a bucket truck and rig the tree down section by section on ropes, lowering each piece under control rather than letting it drop. For the biggest or most compromised trees over a structure, a crane lifts heavy sections straight up and away, the safest method there is.

Fort Wayne is the 'City of Three Rivers' — riverbank lots mean soft soil and storm-prone mature trees. Local soil here is heavy Indiana clay, which holds water and can leave shallow-rooted trees unstable after a wet spell.

Doing this work right takes the proper equipment, trained people, and real insurance. Fort Wayne Tree Services brings all three, plus an ISA-certified arborist who can tell you when a tree can be saved instead of removed.

1. Free on-site estimate. We come out, assess the tree and the site, and give you a clear written quote, no pressure, no surprises.
2. Schedule the work. We lock in a date that works for you. Storm and hazard jobs jump the queue.
3. Safe, clean execution. Our insured crew does the work with proper rigging and protects your lawn, fences, and lines.
4. Cleanup & walkthrough. We chip, haul, rake, and walk the site with you before we leave. You only pay when you’re satisfied.

Every property is different, so we quote each job on-site. The main factors:

• Tree height & trunk diameter: A 30-foot ornamental is a very different job from an 80-foot silver maple.
• Proximity to the house, power lines, or fences: Tight, technical takedowns require rigging and more crew time.
• Tree health & lean: Dead, hollow, or leaning trees are less predictable and need extra rigging.
• Access for equipment: A backyard with no gate access is harder than a tree beside the driveway.
• Stump grinding & debris haul-off: Add-ons that affect the final number.

The only way to get an accurate number is a free on-site estimate, call FW Tree Services or request a quote online.

From the first call to the final rake, we keep it simple and transparent. You’ll get a real human who books a free on-site visit, an itemized written estimate you can actually understand, and a crew that shows up when we say we will. We protect your property as we work, communicate if anything changes, and don’t consider the job done until the site is clean and you’ve walked it with us.

No surprise charges, no high-pressure add-ons, and a straight answer if we think a tree can be saved rather than removed. That’s the standard we hold on every tree removal job, large or small.

It’s a small thing, but it matters: we treat your yard the way we’d want ours treated. That means laying down protection where heavy equipment runs, keeping the work area tidy as we go, and never leaving a mess of ruts, sawdust, and brush behind. The cleanup is part of the job, not an afterthought you have to chase us about.

Tree removal is skilled, sometimes dangerous work, and the most important question to ask any company is whether they carry insurance. Fort Wayne Tree Services carries full general liability and workers’ compensation, with proof available on request. If an uninsured crew is hurt on your property or drops a limb on your roof, you can be left liable, never worth the risk to save a few dollars.

The trees we work on most around Fort Wayne are oak, maple, ash, silver maple, Bradford pear, and each behaves differently. EAB has killed a large share of Fort Wayne's ash trees — dead-ash removal is a major local need. Fort Wayne is the 'City of Three Rivers' — riverbank lots mean soft soil and storm-prone mature trees.

Local soil is heavy Indiana clay, which holds water and can leave big trees shallow-rooted and storm-prone. Add heavy summer thunderstorms & straight-line wind in summer and winter ice & snow load in winter, and it’s easy to see why Fort Wayne properties need attentive, professional tree care rather than a once-a-decade afterthought.

Every tree removal job starts with a free, itemized written estimate, no obligation and no high-pressure sales. For larger jobs, we offer financing so an urgent removal or a big project doesn’t have to wait for the right month. Request your free estimate or call us to get on the schedule.

Fort Wayne Tree Services works throughout Fort Wayne and the surrounding towns, including New Haven, Huntertown, Leo-Cedarville, Grabill, Woodburn, Monroeville, and more. The City of Fort Wayne regulates removal of trees in the right-of-way; private-property removal generally needs no permit — confirm per municipality (New Haven, etc. differ). Wherever you are in the area, we’ll bring the right crew and equipment and leave the site clean.

Tree removal is one part of what we do. Many Fort Wayne customers pair it with tree trimming & pruning, stump grinding & removal, emergency & storm damage tree service, tree cutting, or full storm cleanup. Tell us everything that needs attention and we’ll handle it in one visit and one estimate.