Gwinnett & Hall Counties · GA · Est. 1987
Tree Trimming in Buford, GA
Deadwood, roof and driveway clearance, crown thinning and storm-proofing for Buford trees — pruned at the right time of year, cut at the branch collar, and handled the legal way when the limbs are anywhere near a power line.
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Serving Buford, GA
Tree Trimming in Buford, Done by Our Own Crew
Good trimming is mostly about the cuts you do not make. A Buford oak that is topped or lion-tailed grows back weaker and faster; one that loses its deadwood, its rubbing limbs and the few narrow-angled branches that will split in the next ice storm stays healthy for decades.
R & R Tree Service provides tree trimming in Buford, GA, from our yard at 1381 Buford Highway in Buford — family-owned since 1987, TCIA members, licensed, bonded and insured. We look at every tree before we price it, write down what comes out and why, and clean up every limb. Call (678) 482-9994 for a free estimate.
✓Pruned to UGA Extension timing, not whenever the crew happens to be free
✓Power-line work handled with the legal notice and the right utility
✓Clean cuts at the branch collar — no topping, no wound paint
✓No climbing spikes on a tree we are keeping
✓Every limb chipped and hauled away
Serving Buford Since 1987
Can you trim branches near the power lines at my Buford house?
Yes, but the law decides how. Georgia's High-Voltage Safety Act says a tree company cannot start work where any person, tool or limb could come within ten feet of an overhead line carrying more than 750 volts until the utilities protection center has had at least 72 hours' notice, not counting weekends and holidays, and the utility has made the line safe by de-energising, moving or covering it.
- A tree crew may not work within 10 feet of a line over 750 volts without 72 hours’ notice.
- Many Buford homes are on the City of Buford’s own electric system, not Georgia Power.
- UGA Extension advises against fall and early-winter pruning.
For the low service drop that runs to your house we usually work out a safe approach on site. For the bigger lines along the street the utility has to be involved first — and in Buford that is often not Georgia Power. Many addresses here are served by the City of Buford Electric Department, a member of MEAG Power, so the call goes to the city. Your power bill tells you which.
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 Matters When You Trim in Buford?
Who runs the power lines in Buford?
The City of Buford runs its own electric utility, so a limb on a city line is the city’s call, not Georgia Power’s. City customers report problems on (678) 889-4600 on weekdays and (770) 932-7986 at nights, weekends and holidays. If a branch is actually touching a line, stay well back and call the utility before anyone else.
Is autumn a good time to prune?
UGA Extension advises against pruning in fall and early winter, because it can push tender new growth that the first hard frost then kills. The best time for heavier work on shade trees is as spring growth begins, around mid-March in north Georgia. Light deadwood and clearance cuts can be done any time, and a cracked limb never waits.
When should flowering trees be pruned?
Trees and shrubs that flower before May are pruned after they bloom, or you cut off next spring’s flowers. Those that flower after May are pruned just before spring growth. Maples, dogwoods, birches, elms and flowering cherries bleed sap heavily if cut early, so we wait until their leaves have matured.
Which limbs split in ice storms?
A major limb growing at less than about 45 degrees to the trunk tends to form a weak crotch that splits under wind and ice load. Bradford pears are famous for it, but water oaks and maples do it too. Taking those limbs out while they are small costs a fraction of cleaning up after one comes down across a car.
Should pruning cuts be painted?
UGA is clear that wound dressing compounds neither help a cut heal nor protect it from decay. What protects the tree is where the cut is made: just outside the branch collar, the swollen ring where the limb meets the trunk, so the tree can seal it itself.
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Our Other Tree Services in Buford
R & R Tree Service offers licensed, bonded, and insured tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, mulching, and more throughout Buford, GA.
Local Coverage
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
Our Advantage
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.
01
Tree Check
We look at structure, deadwood, clearance from the roof and lines, and what the tree needs — not just what is easy to cut.
02
Pruning Plan
Which limbs come out and why, written into the quote: crown thinning, raising, deadwood or clearance.
03
Proper Cuts
Cuts made at the branch collar so the tree can seal them. No topping, no lion-tailing, no climbing spikes on a tree we are keeping.
04
Cleanup
Every limb chipped and hauled away, gutters and beds cleared of debris.
What Clients Say
Trusted by Buford Homeowners
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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 Trimming in Buford: Common Questions
Who do I call about a tree in the power lines — Georgia Power or the city?
Check your power bill. Many Buford addresses are on the City of Buford Electric Department, not Georgia Power. City customers can report a problem on (678) 889-4600 on weekdays or (770) 932-7986 at nights and weekends. If a limb is on a line, keep clear and call the utility first.
When is the best time to trim trees in Buford?
For most shade trees, late winter, just before spring growth starts — around mid-March in north Georgia. UGA Extension advises against pruning in fall and early winter because it can push growth that frost then damages. Flowering trees follow the May rule: spring bloomers after they flower, summer bloomers before spring growth.
Should the cuts be painted or sealed?
No. UGA Extension says wound dressings do not help healing or stop decay. A clean cut just outside the branch collar seals on its own, which is how we make every cut.
Which limbs are most likely to split in a storm?
Limbs that grow at a narrow angle to the trunk, under roughly 45 degrees. They form weak unions that split under heavy wind and ice. Removing them while they are small is far cheaper than cleaning up after they fail.
Is a hardware-store pole saw safe near the lines?
No. UGA Extension specifically warns against aluminium-handled pole pruners near power lines because of the risk of electrocution. Anything within reach of a line is a job for a crew that has given the legal notice.
Do you top trees?
No. Topping removes the part of the tree that feeds it and triggers a flush of weakly attached sprouts that grow back fast and break easily. If a tree is too big for its spot, we thin it, reduce it properly or talk to you honestly about removal.
Do I need a permit or HOA approval to trim trees in Buford?
Pruning is not removal: the permit rules on our Buford area page are about taking trees down. If you are in an HOA, check its covenants before major work on trees in common areas or buffers, and anything touching a power line goes through the utility first.
Sources: Georgia High-Voltage Safety Act, O.C.G.A. § 46-3-30 et seq. (via Georgia 811) · City of Buford — Electric Department · UGA Extension Bulletin 961 — Pruning Ornamental Plants in the Landscape
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