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Tree Removal in Buford, GA
Dead, leaning or storm-loosened trees taken down safely across Buford, on the Gwinnett side and the Hall side alike. Our yard is on Buford Highway, so your job is a short run for our own crew, our own equipment and, when the tree is over the house, our own crane.
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Tree Removal in Buford, Done by Our Own Crew
Most Buford removals we are called to are one of three trees: a pine that has started to brown from the top, an oak that has gone hollow while the crown still looks full, or a tree that was fine inside a wooded stand until the lot next door was cleared and it was suddenly carrying the wind on its own. Each one comes down differently, and the quote should say how.
R & R Tree Service provides tree removal in Buford, GA, from our yard at 1381 Buford Highway in Buford — family-owned since 1987, TCIA members, licensed, bonded and insured. We quote at the tree, for free, and the price includes taking the wood and brush away — which matters in Buford, because the city will not pick up debris left by tree work. Call (678) 482-9994 or ask for an estimate below.
✓We check whether your address is city, unincorporated Gwinnett or Hall before quoting
✓Haul-away included — the City of Buford does not collect tree-work debris
✓Whole-tree felling where there is room, rigged sections or our crane where there is not
✓Wood left for firewood or chipped for mulch if you would rather keep it
✓Never subcontracted: the crew that quotes the job does the job
Serving Buford Since 1987
Do I need a permit to remove a tree on the Hall County side of Buford?
Not at an existing home, in most cases. Hall County's tree protection rules do not apply to a property already occupied by an owner-occupied single-family home, unless a non-residential use is being proposed. Where they do apply — land that is being developed — removing a significant tree, or any tree ten inches across or larger inside the tree protection zone, needs a permit and an approved tree protection plan.
- At an existing home on the Hall County side, a tree permit is usually not needed.
- Dead or storm-damaged trees can have the permit waived in Hall County.
- Lakefront lots carry separate buffers along Lake Lanier, whatever the tree rules say.
Two exceptions are worth knowing. The county waives the permit where it decides a tree is dead, diseased or infested enough that removal is necessary, or damaged by lightning, wind or ice badly enough to endanger public safety. And lakefront lots carry separate undisturbed buffers along Lake Lanier and other state waters, which apply even where the tree rules do not. For the rules inside the City of Buford and in unincorporated Gwinnett, see our Buford area page.
Rules change. Confirm anything load-bearing with the local office before you cut — we do that check as part of every quote.
On the ground in Buford
What Changes a Buford Tree Removal?
Which side of the county line is your Buford address on?
A Buford mailing address can sit inside the city, in unincorporated Gwinnett or in Hall County, and each has its own rulebook for taking a tree down. Hall decides "significant" by size: oaks, hickories, pines and cedars from 18 inches across, and dogwoods, redbuds and sourwoods from 8 inches. That mostly matters on land being built on, but we check the jurisdiction before every quote so nobody finds out afterwards.
Can a browning pine wait until spring?
Ips bark beetles can go from egg to adult in under three weeks, and UGA Extension is plain that a colonised pine cannot be saved by insecticide. Drought and storm damage are what draw them in, and a dying pine is where the next generation hatches. Look for small blobs of resin on the bark plates, fine boring dust at the base, or a crown going yellow and then red-brown. That tree is not a wait-and-see.
Who takes the wood away after a Buford removal?
The City of Buford will not collect commercial material such as tree work at the curb; debris from a contractor has to be disposed of by the contractor or the owner. A cheap quote that leaves a pile of logs in your drive is not cheap. Ours includes chipping the brush and hauling the wood, unless you want the rounds stacked for firewood.
What if the lot slopes toward the lake?
Plenty of Buford lots slope down toward Lake Lanier or a creek, and getting a chipper or a loader to the trunk is half the job. On a steep lot we often bring the tree down in sections and carry the pieces up rather than drop it downhill into a buffer or a neighbour’s fence.
Why do edge trees on newly cleared lots fail?
The corridor around the Mall of Georgia and I-985 has been cleared and rebuilt hard. Trees that grew up inside a stand, and are now the last ones standing on a new lot line, carry wind loads they never built wood for. We look at the root plate and the lean, not just the leaves, when we decide whether one of those stays.
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R & R Tree Service offers licensed, bonded, and insured tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, mulching, and more throughout Buford, GA.
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Serving All of Buford
We serve residential and commercial clients throughout Buford, including these neighborhoods and surrounding areas.
Historic Downtown Buford
Hamilton Mill area
Buford Dam Road neighborhoods
Near the Mall of Georgia
Wherever you are in Buford, we're just a phone call away.
Trusted Tree Care in Buford Since 1987
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Your Trusted Local Experts in Buford
We understand the unique tree care needs in Buford's neighborhoods and take pride in protecting your home or business while enhancing the natural beauty of your landscape.
Family-Owned Since 1987
Nearly four decades working North Georgia trees, from our yard on Buford Highway.
Our Own Crew and Equipment
We never subcontract. The crew that quotes the job does the job, with our own crane.
Licensed, Bonded and Insured
Comprehensive liability and workers’ comp, and members of the Tree Care Industry Association.
Free On-Site Estimates
We quote at the tree, not from a photo, and the price on the quote is the price you pay.
24/7 Emergency Response
A real person answers (678) 482-9994 when a tree comes down at night.
How It Works
Our Simple Process in Buford
From first call to final cleanup, we make professional tree care easy for Buford homeowners.
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Site Visit
We walk the tree with you, check what sits underneath it and which rules apply to your address, then quote on the spot.
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Written Quote
One clear price that says how the tree comes down, what happens to the wood and whether the stump is ground.
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Controlled Takedown
Felled whole where there is room, or taken down in rigged sections — by rope or by our own crane — where there is not.
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Cleanup
Brush chipped, wood hauled or stacked as agreed, and the yard raked. We do not leave until it looks finished.
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"For the past eight years, R and R Tree Service has meticulously tended to our landscape needs. From pine tree removal to diagnosing damaged or diseased trees, I fully and completely trust this honest and hard working crew. They estimate fairly and give competitive prices. It's reassuring to know they will 'take care of business'."
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"We have used R and R Tree Service since we moved to the Buford area over 16 years ago. They are professional, dependable, and do an excellent job. Their crane service is a definite advantage. There is never any damage to surrounding trees."
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"Within 24-hours of being contacted, Randy and his team gave me a quote and removed two mature trees uprooted during Hurricane Helene. Arrived at the crack of dawn and finished before lunch. True professionals."
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Buford questions
Tree Removal in Buford: Common Questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree on the Hall County side of Buford?
Usually not at your own home. Hall County's tree protection rules do not apply to property already occupied by an owner-occupied single-family home. They do apply to land being developed, where removing a significant tree, or any tree ten inches across or larger, needs a permit. Lakefront lots also have separate buffer rules along Lake Lanier.
What counts as a "significant tree" in Hall County?
On size alone: oaks, hickories, pines and cedars 18 inches or more in diameter at chest height, and dogwoods, redbuds and sourwoods 8 inches or more. A tree also has to be in fair or better condition to count. It mostly matters on land being developed rather than at an existing home.
My pine is turning brown from the top. Can it wait until spring?
Usually not. UGA Extension says Ips bark beetles can complete a generation in under three weeks and that insecticide cannot save a tree once they are in it, and removing damaged pines promptly lowers the chance of the beetles moving to the next tree. We will look at it for free and tell you honestly whether it is beetles or something else.
Will the City of Buford pick up the wood after you take a tree down?
No. The city does not collect debris from tree work, so it has to be removed by the contractor or the owner. Our quote includes chipping the brush and hauling the wood away. If you would rather keep the wood for firewood, or have it chipped for mulch, just say so.
The tree is dead. Does that change the permit question?
It can make it simpler. In Hall County the permit requirement is waived where the county decides a tree is dead, diseased or infested enough that it needs to come out, or storm-damaged enough to be a safety risk. Inside the City of Buford there is a notice step first, which our Buford area page explains.
How long does a tree removal take in Buford?
Most single residential removals are done in a day, often in a few hours. A tree wedged between a house, a fence and a power drop takes longer because it comes down in controlled sections, sometimes with our crane. You get a realistic timeframe with your free estimate.
When does a tree actually need to come down?
When it is dead, dying past recovery or structurally failing: major dieback in the top of the crown, mushrooms or conks at the base, a fresh lean with soil lifting on one side, or big dead limbs over the house, drive or play area. A tree that is merely crowded or thinned by one dry summer is usually a trimming job, and we will tell you so.
Does homeowners insurance pay for tree removal?
That is your insurer's decision and depends on the policy and what the tree hit. What helps any claim is a clear record: photos before anything is moved, a description of the damage and a written description of the work. We provide the photos and the written scope with every storm removal.
Sources: Hall County Unified Development Code, Article 8 — Tree Protection (adopted 6 Jul 2026) · City of Buford — Residential Sanitation · UGA Extension Circular 1132 — pine bark beetles
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