Emergency Tree Service
If
you need help with a hazardous tree that is rooted or has
fallen on public property, make your request immediately to the
Citywide
Call
Center at (202)
727-1000. You can also make
your request online, but it's faster to call.
Identify the
specific location of the tree (i.e. address, street
side, alley, private yard) and the service needed (i.e. trimming, removal,
fallen
limb). Describe the severity of the problem (i.e.
limb blocking
street, dangerous leaning). The Urban
Forestry Administration usually takes
4-24 hours to respond to emergency requests.
To
report downed electrical wires and life threatening emergencies
only, please call PEPCO at
(202) 872-3432. Local Arborists
If you need help with a tree that is rooted or has fallen on private property, you will need to hire a tree care service. Tree care
can be dangerous
business. No matter who you hire to care for your trees,
make sure the company has insurance and licensed arborists on
staff.
You should also know that the Urban Forest Preservation Act prevents anyone in D.C. from cutting down a tree bigger than 55 inches in circumference without a Special Tree permit. You arborist can help you apply if you need to remove a Special Tree.
DCG does not endorse any particular company, but the following
is a list of DC-local licensed and insured arborists:
Bonifant
Tree Service Inc -
(202) 362-7890
Givens
Tree Service -
(202) 583-9310
Ross
Tree Expert Company -
(202) 625-0806
Takoma
Tree & Landscaping
Inc -
(202) 387-8733
Wisteria
Landscapes & Arborist -
(202) 832-4434
Local
Ironworks Providers
Ironwork
treep pit guards are a lovely and durable way to protect
your trees, but they can cost between $200 and $700 each. Many companies
offer a discount if you order ironworks for your whole
block. DCG does not endorse any particular company, but if
you would like to have a wrought-iron tree pit guard professionally
manufactured and installed around your trees, contact one
of the following DC-local businesses:
Binis
Locksmith, Iron & Ironwork -
(202) 462-2220
City
Iron Works, Inc. - (202) 882-9411
Coat
of Armour Iron Works Co. - (202) 338-5076
J & L
Ornamental Ironworks, Inc. - (202) 829-3050
Northeast
Iron Works, Inc. - (202) 529-9440
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