How much does tree removal cost in Medina?
Prices depend on the tree's height and trunk size, what it would hit if dropped, how a truck or crane can reach it, whether it is dead or storm damaged, and how much cleanup and hauling you want. We don't publish prices because every tree is different; we quote after we see yours.
- Height, spread and trunk diameter
- What sits underneath: roof, deck, pool, fence, power lines
- Access for trucks, lifts and chippers, including gate width and soft lawns
- Whether a crane or bucket truck is needed
- Condition: dead, split or storm-damaged trees take more care
- Cleanup, log hauling and stump grinding
How a tree job works with us
Send the form
Your name and phone first, then the address, the trees involved and the service you need.
We call you back
We talk through the job and set a time to look at the trees.
We look and quote
We see what is under and around the tree, then give you a written price.
You decide
Timing, cleanup, wood and stump are settled with you before any work starts.
An estimate costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
Tree services we offer in Medina
From one dead ash in a back yard to a few acres of overgrown brush.
Tree RemovalDead, damaged or unwanted trees taken down whole or in sections, with cleanup and hauling agreed up front.
Tree Trimming and PruningPruning for deadwood, clearance over roofs and drives, storm risk and structure, without topping.
Stump GrindingStumps ground below grade after a removal, with chips raked in, spread or hauled away.
Emergency Storm Tree RemovalTrees and big limbs down on houses, cars, fences or drives after a storm, cut off and cleared.
Land and Lot ClearingBrush, saplings and selected trees cleared from building sites, fence rows and overgrown acreage.
Crane Tree RemovalLarge or hard-to-reach trees lifted out in sections by crane when there is no room to drop them.Warning signs on the ISA tree risk checklist
The International Society of Arboriculture lists these as signs a tree may be a risk:
- Large dead branches
- Hanging branches
- Cracks or splits
- Cavities or rot
- Mushrooms at the base
- Recent construction or grade change
- A topped tree
Who owns the trees between the sidewalk and the street in Medina?
In the city of Medina, the strip between the street and the sidewalk is the treelawn, and the trees in it are public trees under the city's care. The Forestry Department looks after about 13,000 of them, plus trees in city parks and at city buildings. Where a street has no sidewalk, the right of way is measured from the center of the road and varies by street.
The city prunes those trees on a five-year cycle in five zones, removes dead or hazardous ones, grinds the stumps and usually replants where the site suits a new tree. Most removals are done by city staff and the largest are contracted out, with a phone call to the resident first. If the tree you are worried about is in the treelawn, call Forestry at 330-722-9031 before hiring anyone.
How have ash borers and storms affected Medina trees?
In October 2006 the Ohio Department of Agriculture put all of Medina County under its emerald ash borer quarantine after finding an infested ash along I-71 just south of US 224. Infested ash typically die within five years, and by 2014 the U.S. Forest Service reported significant ash mortality across northeast Ohio.
Wind does the rest. On April 7, 2020, the National Weather Service rated an EF-1 tornado with winds up to 100 mph that ran from Lorain County into the city of Medina and caused extensive damage to trees and power lines. The city asked residents to pull branches to the treelawn for pickup afterward. See emergency storm tree removal for what to do first.
Medina tree rules to know before work starts
What about trees growing near power lines?
Ohio Edison, the FirstEnergy utility serving the area, trims along its lines on a four-year cycle and included Medina County in its 2024 program. It works only around the wires, leaves larger wood for the owner and does not prune for phone or cable lines.
FirstEnergy asks people not to work on trees near power lines. When a tree between the pole and your house has to come out, the service may need to be disconnected first, and the homeowner pays for the removal. Mention any nearby lines when you send the form so we can plan for them.
What to check before you hire anyone for tree work
The International Society of Arboriculture suggests a short checklist before you hire anyone for tree work, and we think you should use it on us too:
- Ask for proof of insurance and call the insurance company to confirm it.
- Check for any local permits and licenses the job needs.
- Get more than one estimate, ask for references, and don't automatically take the lowest bid.
- Be wary of people who go door to door offering bargains, especially after a storm.
- Get the scope in writing, including cleanup, wood and stump.
ISA certification is voluntary, but you can confirm any certified arborist's credential with the free lookup on TreesAreGood.org.
Tree removal near you in Medina County
We work in Medina and the cities, villages and townships around it. Pick your town for its local tree rules.
County we cover
Towns we serve
- Medina
- Brunswick
- Wadsworth
- Medina Township
- Montville Township
- Brunswick Hills
- Hinckley
- Sharon Center
- Granger
- Lafayette Township
- York Township
- Valley City
- Seville
Also serving Chippewa Lake, Westfield Center, Lodi, Spencer, Gloria Glens Park, Litchfield Township, Guilford Township, Chatham Township, Homer Township, Harrisville Township, Westfield Township, Spencer Township, Wadsworth Township, the Medina County parts of Rittman and Creston.
What we take on, and what we don't
Tree work on private property across Medina County, from one limb to a few acres.
Tree work we do
- Dead and dying trees
- Leaning and storm-damaged trees
- Trees over roofs, decks and pools
- Pruning and deadwood removal
- Clearance over roofs and drives
- Stump grinding
- Brush chipping and log hauling
- Fence rows and overgrown lots
- Crane removals in tight yards
- Firewood rounds left on request
What we leave to others
Trees on or against power lines
The electric utility clears the lines first. FirstEnergy takes outage reports at 1-888-544-4877.
City of Medina treelawn trees
They belong to the city. Call Forestry at 330-722-9031.
Trees in a road right of way
Township, county and state crews handle trees in or over their own roads.
Topping
The ISA calls it one of the most harmful pruning practices. We reduce or remove instead.
Not sure whose tree it is? Send the address and we'll help you sort it out.
Questions people ask before they book
Can seniors get a tree removed for free in Medina County?
How many branches can you cut off a tree without killing it?
Who is responsible for a dead tree on the treelawn in Medina?
What should you do if a tree falls on your house?
Should a dying ash tree be removed?
Tree work for Medina County, done the careful way
Medina Tree Removal takes down dead, leaning and storm-damaged trees, trims what can be saved and grinds the stumps, across Medina and the towns around it. We look at every tree before we price it, because what sits under a tree matters as much as the tree.
We also know the local rules that come with tree work here: who owns the treelawn trees in Medina, where branches can go in Wadsworth and Brunswick, and which roads the townships clear after a storm.
Ready to get that tree looked at?
Send the form with your address and the trees involved, and we'll call you back to set up a free estimate.