Limbs and sections
Large Limb and Split-Tree Cutting in Boise
Sometimes the whole tree doesn’t need to go. This is for the heavy limb over the garage, the broken half of a split trunk, or a dead top that has gotten too close to the house. We take off that one piece, lower it on a rope instead of dropping it on your lawn, and leave the rest of the tree standing.
- Free estimates
- Cleanup agreed up front
- Based in the West Bench area of Boise
That’s a full tree removal. This page is for taking off part of a tree, or cutting up big wood that’s already down.
Right service?
Cut a limb, or take the whole tree?
Cutting is usually enough when:
- One large limb is over the roof, garage, driveway or the neighbor’s yard
- A tree with two trunks has split, and one side needs to come off
- A dead or broken top section needs to come down, but the rest is sound
- Part of a tree has to be cut back for a fence, shed, addition or solar panels
- A fallen trunk or big limb needs cutting into manageable pieces
Times you’ll want something else
- The whole tree is dead, failing or just unwanted→ Tree removal
- You want routine clearance and a tidier shape→ Tree trimming
- You want the tree healthier and stronger long term→ Tree pruning
- A limb is on the house or a line right now→ Emergency help
What you get
What the job includes
- A look at what’s being cut and whether the remaining tree will be stable afterward
- Cuts made at the right spot, back to a trunk or a strong branch, not stubs
- Heavy pieces tied off and lowered on ropes where they could damage something
- Wood cut into rounds you can keep, or hauled away
- Brush chipped and the area cleaned up
What this doesn’t cover
- Full removal of the trunk and stump
- Cutting near power lines, which Idaho Power or a qualified line-clearance crew has to handle first
Good to know in Boise
Split trees in Boise
Split trees are common after wind and wet snow
Trees with two equal trunks, like many older silver maples, elms and ornamental pears, often split at the fork. Cutting off the failed side can work if the remaining trunk is sound.
Elms and street trees
Any cut on an elm, or on a tree in the strip by the street, needs a free City permit first. See the permit guide.
Pricing
What changes the price of a limb job
Mostly how heavy the piece is and what’s under it. A thick limb over a roof has to come down in small, roped pieces, and that takes longer than a limb over open lawn. Keeping the rounds for firewood cuts the haul-away.
FAQ
Questions about cutting limbs
Can you cut a large limb hanging over my house?
Yes. The limb is usually cut in pieces, with each heavy piece tied off and lowered on a rope so it never swings into the roof or gutters.
Will cutting off one side of a split tree save it?
Sometimes. If the remaining trunk is solid and the wound isn’t too large, the tree can live for many years. If the split runs deep into the main trunk, removal is usually safer.
Can I keep the wood?
Yes. Tell us when you ask for the estimate and we’ll cut it into rounds and leave it where you want it.
Talk to us
Have a limb or section that needs to come off?
Send a photo of the limb or give us a call, and we’ll tell you whether cutting it back is enough.