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How much does it cost to deal with there's a big branch hanging in the tree?

Answered for Indianapolis, Marion County.

Unsupported mass held in place by friction and a bark hinge. There is no mechanism keeping it up that you can inspect or trust, and release does not require wind — plenty come down on still mornings. The trade name is literal: it kills people who are looking at something else on the ground. In Indianapolis — Irvington, Broad Ripple and Meridian-Kessler included, that's normally a emergency tree service job at $500–$3,500. Call tonight.

Why this comes up in Indianapolis

June 29, 2023 derecho — 70 mph measured at Indianapolis International, tree damage logged at the NWS office lot, Brookside Park and Bates Hendricks, outages lasting several days. July 15-16, 2024 derecho — 58 mph at the airport and multiple power lines down across the city. September 14, 2008, remnants of Hurricane Ike — sustained 25-40 mph with 50-70 mph gusts for hours, 63 mph at the airport, thousands without power and a tent collapse at the Speedway.

Indianapolis's canopy

In Indiana DNR's 2008 statewide i-Tree STRATUM sample inventory, silver maple was the most common street tree in Indianapolis at 14.0% of 119,036 inventoried street trees, followed by sugar maple 6.0%, hackberry 5.1%, apple 4.9% and white ash 4.9% — that ash share is a pre-EAB-collapse figure and is effectively gone since emerald ash borer was confirmed in Indiana on April 21, 2004. The big silver maples over the 1920s-50s streets are the recurring job: included bark, codominant leaders and brittle wood that sheds limbs in every wind event.

Who to call first in Indianapolis

AES Indiana, formerly Indianapolis Power & Light. Its published line-clearance program works on an eight-year cycle, and AES removes debris after routine scheduled trimming but does NOT clear debris left by emergency or hazard-limb work. AES participates in Tree Line USA.

Marion County rules

No permit is required to remove a tree standing entirely on private property in Indianapolis/Marion County. What is regulated is the right-of-way: a Flora Permit, administered by the Department of Code Enforcement (1200 Madison Ave, Suite 100; permit numbers carry an FLR prefix), is required for planting, pruning, removal including the stump, chemical application, or invasive-removal work in the public right-of-way. Pruning applications must name a certified arborist and certification number, and crown reduction is granted only to mitigate an existing moderate-to-severe physical conflict with a structure or utility.

Crews near Indianapolis

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A1treeboyz of Indiana

1401 Lindley Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46241

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Listed direct: (317) 513-2407
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4 Seasons Tree Service LLC

1360 E 30th St, Indianapolis, IN 46205

5.040
  • Tree Removal
  • Tree Trimming
  • Stump Grinding
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I had asked multiple tree companies to remove a partially fallen Ash tree that was lodged in between an adjacent tree. No company would touch it…

Jeff C. Indianapolis · 4 months ago · Google
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Dave's Tree and Lawn

1138 S Drexel Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203

4.916
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  • Tree Trimming
  • Stump Grinding
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Dave and his friendly crew cut down 4 trees, trimmed/thinned 7 more in 2 days! Great communication, quick response time, great price compared to…

Jon Caudle · a month ago · Google
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Lulos Tree Service, Llc

820 S Roena St, Indianapolis, IN 46241

5.015
  • Tree Removal
  • Tree Trimming
  • Stump Grinding
  • +2

Once again, Benito and his crew went above and beyond! We have used them twice for both tree removals and trimming/shaping. They are so professional…

Jenny Rollins · 2 years ago · Google
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Nova Tree Care

4180 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205

5.0193
  • Tree Removal
  • Tree Trimming
  • Stump Grinding
  • +3

We are absolutely thrilled with the work Brad and Nova Tree Care did on 3 of our backyard trees. Probably the best experience, and price, we’ve had…

Kathryn DeCloedt · 3 months ago · Google
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A Tree's Worth Tree Care

2213 E 45th St, Indianapolis, IN 46205

5.0109
  • Tree Removal
  • Tree Trimming
  • Stump Grinding
  • +2

I highly recommend A Tree’s Worth this company did an awesome job cutting down a large tree in my front yard. My first point of contact was with Sal…

Jacque Green · 4 months ago · Google

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