Yes, we work in Harrisburg.
From our shop in Halifax we serve every street in Harrisburg. Harrisburg is the Pennsylvania state capital and Dauphin County seat, set on the east bank of the Susquehanna River. Common jobs: crane tree removal, tree removal and tree trimming and pruning. Estimates are free.
Call 717-743-5871 or send the estimate form.
- County
- Dauphin County, PA
- Type
- Third class city
- ZIP codes
- 17101 (Harrisburg), 17102 (Harrisburg), 17103 (Harrisburg), 17104 (Harrisburg), 17110 (Harrisburg), 17111 (Harrisburg)
- Distance
- About 13 miles south of our Halifax shop.
- Population
- 50,099 (2020 Census)
- Storm line
- 24/7: 717-743-5871
- Estimates
- Free and written, after we walk the job
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 6:30 AM to 7 PM, Sat 7 AM to 12 PM
City trees, river trees, rowhouse yards.
Harrisburg is our closest city, down the river from our shop in Halifax. Most of our work here is in places a crew cannot simply drop a tree: a backyard behind a Midtown rowhouse, a street tree over parked cars on a one-way block, a sycamore on the riverbank by Front Street.
We plan around alleys, on-street parking, overhead lines and the neighbors on both sides. When a tree has nowhere to fall, we bring the crane or the bucket and take it out in sections. [CONFIRM: details of typical Harrisburg jobs]
Neighborhoods
Landmarks we work near
- Riverfront Park and Front Street. Mature sycamores and maples along the Susquehanna.
- Bellevue Park. Large shade trees on winding residential streets.
- Reservoir Park. Old trees on the hill above Allison Hill.
- Italian Lake. Uptown park with big lawn trees around the water.
- Wildwood Park. Wooded edges along the north end of the city.
What we see most on Harrisburg jobs.
Big trees in rowhouse backyards
Narrow lots, shared walls and alley-only access. There is no drop zone, and the truck often cannot get to the tree.
River trees and wet ground
Silver maples and sycamores near the river grow big and drop heavy limbs. Soil near the river stays wet after high water, and saturated roots let trees tip.
Street trees under the wires
Limbs in overhead lines, roots lifting sidewalks, branches over parked cars. Street trees may need city approval before work. [CONFIRM: Harrisburg Shade Tree Commission process]
Tree-of-heaven and spotted lanternfly
Tree-of-heaven grows fast in vacant lots, alleys and along fences, and it is the spotted lanternfly's favorite host. Dauphin County is inside Pennsylvania's lanternfly quarantine.
Dead ash trees
Emerald ash borer has killed ash trees across Pennsylvania. Dead ash turns brittle fast and is dangerous to climb.
The jobs Harrisburg calls us for.
- 01 Backyard removals Trees behind rowhouses and twins, taken out over the house. Crane removal
- 02 Trimming off roofs and lines Limbs over roofs, gutters and service drops. Residential
- 03 Storm cleanup Limbs and trees down on cars, porches and streets. Storm response
- 04 Tree-of-heaven removal Stands along alleys, fences and vacant lots. Residential
- 05 Rental and commercial properties Landlords, property managers and businesses with several sites in the city. Commercial
Recent jobs from our crews.
Around Harrisburg.
Tree service in Harrisburg: common questions.
Something else? Call the shop at 717-743-5871.
Does Billow's Tree & Landscape serve Harrisburg?
Yes. We work throughout Harrisburg, in Dauphin County (ZIP codes 17101, 17102, 17103, 17104, 17110, 17111). Call 717-743-5871 or send the estimate form and we call back to walk the job.
How far is Harrisburg from your shop?
Harrisburg is about 13 miles south of our Halifax shop. Our shop is at 993 Ridge Rd, Halifax. For a tree on a house, a car or a line, call the storm line any time: 717-743-5871.
How much does tree removal cost in Harrisburg?
Price comes down to the tree and the site: height and diameter, whether it is dead or sound, what it could hit, and how close a truck can get. Stump grinding and hauling are listed separately so you can choose. Estimates are free.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Harrisburg?
Trees on your own property usually do not need a permit. Street trees, between the sidewalk and the curb, can be regulated by Harrisburg, and some boroughs require a permit to prune or remove them. Check with the borough office before work on a street tree. We can help you sort out who to call.
What tree problems are common in Harrisburg?
In town, most jobs are big trees on small lots, near houses, sidewalks and overhead lines. That usually means a crane or bucket and a careful plan before the first cut. Emerald ash borer has killed or weakened most untreated ash trees in Pennsylvania. Dead ash turns brittle and should come down before it falls.
Do you handle storm damage in Harrisburg?
Yes. After a storm in Harrisburg, call 717-743-5871 any time. We make the site safe, then lift or cut the tree off the house, car or driveway in sections. If a line is down, call the utility first.
Do you also work near Harrisburg?
Yes. We also serve Susquehanna Township, Swatara Township, East Pennsboro Township, Wormleysburg, Paxtang and Lemoyne, and the rest of Dauphin County. Each has its own page with local details.
What part of Harrisburg do you cover?
All of it, from around Pennsylvania State Capitol, City Island and Riverfront Park to the edges of the area. Tell us the street address and we will set up a walk-through.
Tell us about the tree in Harrisburg.
Tell us the street, the access (alley, driveway or street only) and what the tree is near. We call back to set a time to walk the job.
Tree on a house, a car or a line? Skip the form and call.
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