Tree removal & stump grinding in Upper Arlington, Ohio

Big, old trees on tight lots.

Upper Arlington is one of the most heavily treed suburbs in the Columbus area. Many of its neighborhoods date from the 1920s through the 1960s, with large oaks, maples and sycamores that are now 60 to 100 years old. Big, old trees close to houses, on smaller lots, make tree work here more technical, and more expensive, than in newer suburbs.

Typical Upper Arlington jobs

• Large-tree removals near houses, often needing a crane or careful rigging in tight spaces between homes.
• Declining old oaks and maples with decay, dead limbs or root damage from past construction.
• Ash removals remaining from the emerald ash borer wave.
• Stump grinding in established lawns and beds, with care around irrigation and lighting lines.

City trees and rules

Upper Arlington takes its urban forest seriously. Trees in the public right-of-way are city trees, so contact the city before pruning or removing them. For private trees, check current city requirements and any HOA or deed restrictions before you schedule work.

Before you remove a big old tree

Mature trees add a lot to a property, and their shade affects cooling costs. If a large tree is only partly declining, ask an ISA Certified Arborist whether targeted pruning, cabling or soil care could keep it safe. If it has to go, a professional crew with proper insurance and rigging is essential in UA's tight lots.

Sources

• City of Dublin, Administrative Permits (tree removal): dublinohiousa.gov
• Dublin Code §153.143, Tree Removal Permit: codelibrary.amlegal.com
• OHIO811, when and how to notify: oups.org; Ohio Revised Code 3781.28: codes.ohio.gov
• USDA Forest Service, Ohio Forest Health Highlights 2003 (emerald ash borer): fs.usda.gov
• HomeGuide, tree removal cost (2026), via homerepairdispatch.com