Tree Service in Chickamauga, GA

Tree Service in Chickamauga often deals with trees that have had a long time to grow. Chickamauga, a small city in Walker County incorporated in 1891, had 2,917 residents in 1,145 households at the 2020 Census. Its older streets carry large shade trees, and its climate helps them grow big: the town averages about 57 inches of rain a year in a humid subtropical climate.

Water everywhere

Chickamauga's history is tied to water. Crawfish Spring, on Cove Road just south of town, was the town's main early water supply and is now a park. Lee and Gordon's Mills sits on the west bank of Chickamauga Creek about two miles east of town, and the creek gave its name to the 1863 battle. Wet ground near springs and creeks is good for growth but tough on root anchorage. A large tree on soggy soil can tip over in a storm without ever breaking.

What heavy rain does to trees

• Saturated roots. Waterlogged soil loses strength. Trees with large crowns can be pushed over by moderate winds after days of rain.
• Root rot. Constant moisture encourages fungi that decay roots and the base of the trunk. Mushrooms near the base can be a warning sign.
• Fast, soft growth. Plenty of water means rapid growth, sometimes with weaker wood and heavy limbs that need thinning.
• Erosion. Along creeks and drainage ditches, banks wear away and expose roots.

Historic properties

The Gordon-Lee Mansion, built between 1840 and 1847, overlooks Crawfish Spring and served as Union General William Rosecrans's headquarters before the Battle of Chickamauga. Older homes and properties in town often have trees as old as the buildings. Working near historic structures means careful rigging and protecting old masonry, porches and roofs.

Common work in Chickamauga

1. Crown cleaning and deadwood removal on large oaks and other old shade trees 2. Reducing heavy limbs over houses and porches 3. Removing trees that are dead, declining or leaning after wet weather 4. Stump grinding after removals 5. Storm cleanup when limbs and trees come down

Near the battlefield

Chickamauga sits close to the Chickamauga Battlefield unit of the national military park. If a tree on park land hangs over your property, contact the park before anyone works on it. Trees on your own lot are yours to manage.

Pruning for rain and wind

In a town that gets around 57 inches of rain a year, trees grow quickly and carry heavy, leafy crowns through summer storms. Thinning a dense crown lets wind pass through, and shortening long, heavy limbs reduces leverage on weak points. Done properly, under ANSI A300 pruning standards, this lowers the chance of breakage without harming the tree.

Get in touch

Call (423) 206-3918 or fill out the form and tell us about the tree. We will come out, check it and the ground around it, and give you a written estimate. Get a free estimate