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Hazardous Tree Removal in Philadelphia, PA

Hazardous Tree Removal in Philadelphia, PA: a hazardous tree is a living tree with a defect, such as a crack, decay, a failing root plate or a new lean, that makes it likely to fail onto something that matters: a house, a driveway, a street or a place people use. Locally, city-managed street trees: Parks & Recreation prunes street trees and removes dead or hazardous ones for free; it won't remove a healthy street tree.
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Tree problems in Philadelphia, PA that call for hazardous tree removal

  1. 1

    City-managed street trees

    Parks & Recreation prunes street trees and removes dead or hazardous ones for free; it won't remove a healthy street tree.

  2. 2

    Tropical remnants and summer storms

    Storms like Isaias (2020) and Ida (2021) brought down trees across the region.

  3. 3

    Rowhouse access

    Backyard trees are typically removed by hand-carrying through the house or with a crane over the roof.

What hazardous tree removal covers

A hazardous tree is a living tree with a defect, such as a crack, decay, a failing root plate or a new lean, that makes it likely to fail onto something that matters: a house, a driveway, a street or a place people use.

How hazardous tree removal works, step by step · part of tree removal

Describe the tree and what it's near, and you'll reach an independent provider serving Philadelphia, PA.

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Trees in Philadelphia, PA that most often need hazardous tree removal

Callery pear
Widely planted on streets; splits in wind and ice
London planetree
The classic Philadelphia street tree; large and long-lived
Red and Norway maple
Common street and yard trees

Tree rules and permits in Philadelphia, PA

  • Contractors need a work permit from Philadelphia Parks & Recreation's Street Tree Management Division before pruning or removing a street tree.
  • The city prunes street trees and removes dead or hazardous street trees free of charge, but doesn't remove living, healthy trees or maintain trees on private property, including alleys.
  • Property owners may hire a certified arborist, at their own expense, to maintain their street trees under a permit.

Sources (checked 2026-10-01)

Rules change and details depend on your exact property. Confirm with the city or county before work starts. This isn't legal advice.

What affects the price of hazardous tree removal in Philadelphia, PA

The usual drivers are size, access, what's under the tree and cleanup; see the full list for hazardous tree removal.

In Philadelphia, PA: Attached houses, shared walls and narrow rear yards are the norm, so nearly every backyard job is a hand-carry or crane job. Street trees sit in small sidewalk pits next to parked cars, which affects how they're taken down.

Hazardous Tree Removal in Philadelphia, PA: common questions

Do I need a permit for hazardous Tree Removal in Philadelphia, PA?

Contractors need a work permit from Philadelphia Parks & Recreation's Street Tree Management Division before pruning or removing a street tree. The city prunes street trees and removes dead or hazardous street trees free of charge, but doesn't remove living, healthy trees or maintain trees on private property, including alleys.

Which trees in Philadelphia, PA most often need hazardous tree removal?

Callery pear: widely planted on streets; splits in wind and ice London planetree: the classic Philadelphia street tree; large and long-lived Red and Norway maple: common street and yard trees

City-managed street trees: what does it mean for hazardous tree removal in Philadelphia, PA?

Parks & Recreation prunes street trees and removes dead or hazardous ones for free; it won't remove a healthy street tree.

Tropical remnants and summer storms: what does it mean for hazardous tree removal in Philadelphia, PA?

Storms like Isaias (2020) and Ida (2021) brought down trees across the region.

Rowhouse access: what does it mean for hazardous tree removal in Philadelphia, PA?

Backyard trees are typically removed by hand-carrying through the house or with a crane over the roof.

How do access and lot layout in Philadelphia, PA affect hazardous tree removal?

Attached houses, shared walls and narrow rear yards are the norm, so nearly every backyard job is a hand-carry or crane job. Street trees sit in small sidewalk pits next to parked cars, which affects how they're taken down.

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