Tree removal
Taking down dead, dying, leaning or unwanted trees, including trees close to houses, fences and power lines.
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Tree trimming
Common reasons to trim
- Limbs over the roof, gutters, deck or driveway.
- Dead or broken branches that could fall in the next storm.
- Branches rubbing the house or growing toward the service line.
- Low limbs blocking the sidewalk, street or view from the driveway.
- Thinning a crowded canopy to let more light into the yard.
Power lines
Trimming near lines in KUB's area
KUB serves Knox County and parts of seven surrounding counties (KUB). Here's what it publishes about trees and its lines:
Clearance
KUB prunes for a minimum 10-foot clearance around distribution lines and 25 feet from high-voltage transmission lines.
Your service line
Trees threatening the line to your house are the homeowner's responsibility.
Contact KUB first
If you plan to hire a tree service to prune near its lines, KUB asks you to contact its Vegetation Management department first.
Qualified workers only
KUB notes that working around power lines is extremely dangerous and should only be done by someone trained and qualified.
Source: KUB, Pruning on Your Property · KUB tree pruning FAQ
Before work starts
What to ask about a trimming job
- Which limbs will come off, and roughly how much of the canopy?
- Will you avoid topping and make proper pruning cuts?
- Is cleanup, chipping and hauling included?
- Can I see proof of liability insurance?
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When is the best time to trim trees?
Many trees are commonly pruned in late winter while dormant, but dead or hazardous limbs can come off any time. Ask the provider what's best for your species.
Who trims trees near power lines?
In KUB's service area (Knox County and parts of seven surrounding counties), KUB prunes around its lines, normally every three to four years. Trees threatening the service line to an individual home are the homeowner's responsibility, and if you plan to hire a tree service to prune near KUB lines, KUB asks you to contact its Vegetation Management team first. Outside KUB's area, contact your own electric utility. See KUB's tree pruning FAQ.
Is topping a tree a good idea?
Topping (cutting the main limbs back to stubs) is widely discouraged, and the City of Knoxville prohibits topping trees on city property or in the right-of-way. Ask for proper pruning cuts instead.