Gwinnett County

Tree service in Berkeley Lake, GA

About 15 to 20 minutes from our Suwanee base.

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Berkeley Lake has some of the most heavily wooded lots in Gwinnett, and some of the strictest tree rules. We help homeowners here with removals, trimming and storm cleanup. Call or text (678) 491-1254 for a free written price.

The city grew from a 1950s lake retreat, and many homes sit on hilly lots under mature hardwoods and pines that run down to the lake and the Chattahoochee. Working around the water, steep drives and big trees takes planning. We climb and rig most of these trees rather than dropping them.

Do you need a permit to remove a tree here?

Yes, in most cases. Berkeley Lake requires a written permit before you remove a tree that isn't exempt. Exemptions include lots over 5 acres and the "removal of 2 trees, other than a specimen tree," per calendar year (City of Berkeley Lake).

The permit fee is $50 and it's good for 90 days.
Healthy trees removed from a developed home lot must be replaced at their tree density unit (TDU) value, or you pay $400 per TDU. Specimen trees count double.
Questions go to City Hall at 770-368-9484.

Before we schedule a Berkeley Lake job, we'll go over which trees count toward your two exempt removals and which need a permit.

Trees, storms and power lines in this area

Lake lots mean wet soil near the water and big trees on slopes, both of which raise the risk of a tree uprooting in a storm. Leaning trees above a dock, deck or the house are worth a look before storm season.

Watch your pines. Georgia logged more than 1,600 southern pine beetle spots in 2024, up from 273 the year before (UGA Bugwood Center). Needles browning from the top down and small lumps of sap on the bark are the signs. Beetle-killed pines dry out and get brittle fast, so they should come down soon.

Berkeley Lake is in Gwinnett's territory for Georgia Power, Jackson EMC, Sawnee EMC and Walton EMC (Gwinnett County).

Lines that run pole to pole belong to the power company. Don't trim near them yourself and don't let anyone else. Call the number on your power bill first. Once the line is safe, we handle the rest of the tree.

Nearby towns we also serve

Duluth · Peachtree Corners · Norcross · Johns Creek

Our services in Berkeley Lake

Tree removal · Emergency tree removal · Tree trimming · Stump grinding · Pine tree removal · Lot clearing

What we do here

Tree services for this area.

Tree removalDead, leaning or unwanted trees taken down in sections.Storm & emergencyTree on the house or driveway? Call any hour.Trimming & pruningBranches off the roof, deadwood out.Stump grindingGround below grade so you can plant or mow.Pine tree removalTall pines over the house, down safely.Lot & yard clearingBrush, vines and small trees cleared out.

Questions

Common questions.

Don't see yours? Call or text (678) 491-1254.

Do you do emergency tree removal in Berkeley Lake?

Yes. Call (678) 491-1254 any hour, including nights, weekends and holidays. If a tree is on your house, car or driveway, we'll tell you on the phone how soon we can get there and what to do until we arrive. If the tree is touching a power line, call your power company first.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Berkeley Lake?

Usually. You can remove two non-specimen trees per calendar year without a permit. Beyond that, or for a specimen tree, you need a $50 written permit from the city, good for 90 days.

Will I have to plant new trees?

If you remove healthy trees from a developed lot, Berkeley Lake requires replacement at their TDU value or a payment of $400 per TDU. Specimen trees count double.

Can you remove trees near the lake?

Yes. We climb and lower the tree in pieces so nothing lands in the water, on the dock or on the house.

Who do I call at the city?

Berkeley Lake City Hall: 770-368-9484.

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Tree down after hours? We answer nights, weekends and holidays.

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