● 24/7 emergency & storm tree service · Serving all of Louisiana

Mon–Fri 7 AM – 5:30 PM · 29980 Henderson Lane, Walker, LA

(225) 955-0369

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Tree Removal in Baton Rouge & South Louisiana

Dead pine leaning toward the house? Live oak outgrowing the lot? We remove hazardous and unwanted trees across Greater Baton Rouge and South Louisiana safely, without tearing up your yard, and we haul away every branch.

★★★★★  5-star Google reviews

✓ Licensed & insured

✓ Crane & bucket truck access

Free Estimate

An owner comes out, looks at the tree and gives you a written price. No charge, no obligation.

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Request online or call

Takes about 2 minutes

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We visit your property

Usually within 48 hours

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Get your written quote

Cleanup included in the price

Request My Free Estimate Call (225) 955-0369

Mon–Fri 7 AM – 5:30 PM · 24/7 for emergencies

300+

Projects completed

2 Gen.

Family-run in Walker, LA

24/7

Storm & emergency response

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On-site estimates

American Forestry Services owners Jeremy (left) and Jason (right) on a tree job in AFS work shirts and climbing helmets

Owners on site, every step

Jeremy & Jason are there from the estimate to the removal to the cleanup

★ tree removal across South Louisiana

The right way to take a tree down in South Louisiana

Our crews work every day across East Baton Rouge, Livingston, Ascension, Tangipahoa and West Baton Rouge Parishes, travel anywhere in Louisiana, and deploy out of state when hurricanes and other disasters hit. Wherever the job is, the same owners run it.

We're a family-owned tree company based in Walker, owned and run by partners Jeremy and Jason. We've been doing this work across the Capital Region for two generations, and one of the owners prices every job on site, not over the phone.

  • Rigging and lowering for trees near homes, pools and power lines
  • Crane-assisted removal when there's no room to drop a tree
  • Stump grinding and full debris haul-off in the same visit
  • Help sorting out permit and HOA questions before we cut
Schedule an Estimate

★ When to call

Signs a tree needs to come down

Not every problem tree needs removal. Many can be pruned or cabled. If you see any of these, have it looked at before the next storm.

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Storm damage

Split trunks, hanging limbs or a new lean after a hurricane or summer thunderstorm.

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Dead or dying

Bare canopy in summer, peeling bark, or mushrooms at the base. Common in stressed water oaks.

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Too close to the house

Limbs over the roof or roots lifting slabs, driveways and sewer lines.

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Hollow or rotting trunk

Cavities, soft wood or carpenter ants mean the tree may not hold in high wind.

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Near power lines

Trees growing into service drops need a trained crew. Never DIY near a line.

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Making room

Clearing for a pool, addition, solar panels or a new build.

★ How it works

Our 5-step removal process

No surprises on price, no ruts in your lawn, no mess left behind.

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Free assessment

We inspect the tree, the drop zone and access, then explain your options.

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Written quote

A clear price that includes cleanup, so you're not hit with extras later.

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Safe removal

Climbing, rigging, bucket truck or crane work, sized to the tree and what's around it.

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Full cleanup

Limbs chipped, logs hauled or cut for firewood, yard raked clean.

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Follow-up

We check in to make sure you're happy and advise on stumps or replanting.

★ Pricing

How much does tree removal cost?

Most single-tree removals in the Baton Rouge area run $400–$1,900, averaging about $1,100. Height, species, access and what's underneath it decide the final number.

Job type

Typical range

Small tree, open yard (under 30 ft)

$400 – $800

Medium tree, average access

$800 – $1,500

Large oak or pine near a structure

$1,500 – $3,000+

Crane-assisted removal

$3,000 – $7,000

Ranges come from our 2026 Baton Rouge cost guide. Your quote is free and based on an on-site visit.

★ Permits

Do you need a permit in the Baton Rouge Area?

Most residential removals in the Baton Rouge area don't need a permit. Check first if the tree is in the public right-of-way, you're clearing more than an acre, it's a protected species, or your HOA requires approval.

  1. The tree is in the public right-of-way
  2. You're clearing more than an acre or redeveloping
  3. It's near utility lines
  4. Your HOA requires approval

Read our Baton Rouge permit guide →

★ Reviews

What our customers say

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“Our tree cracked from a bad storm last night and was about to fall on our house. Called Jeremy up the next morning and they were able to come and cut it down. They even picked up all the debris.”

Rose Greaud · Google review

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“Removed three large trees from my property in less than a day's time, didn't tear up my yard to do it, cleaned up behind themselves and were respectful to me and my property the whole time.”

Megan Rineheart · Google review

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“Massive oak tree that was rotted out near my house. Knocked out the job in no time with no issues. Fair price and the crew handled the tree and clean up really well.”

Damian Gleason · Google review

★ Service areas

Local crews across South Louisiana

Our home base is Walker, and we work every day in these parishes. We also travel anywhere in Louisiana and deploy nationwide for disaster recovery.

East Baton Rouge ParishLivingston ParishAscension ParishTangipahoa ParishWest Baton Rouge ParishIberville ParishSt. Tammany ParishAll of Louisiana

Choose your city for tree removal

Baton RougeWalkerDenham SpringsLivingstonWatsonCentralZacharyGonzalesPrairievilleHammondPonchatoulaPort Allen

★ Free estimate

Request your free estimate

Tell us a little about the job and where it is. Jeremy or Jason will reach out to set a time to see it in person, then give you a written price with cleanup included.

  • Prefer to talk?(225) 955-0369
  • Office hoursMon–Fri 7 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Storm or emergency?Call any time. We answer 24/7.
  • Based in Walker29980 Henderson Lane, Walker, LA 70785

★ FAQ

Tree Removal questions

How much does it cost to remove a tree?

Most single-tree removals in the area run $400–$1,900, with an average around $1,100. Large trees near structures or jobs that need a crane cost more. We give free on-site estimates.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree?

Most residential removals don't need a permit. Check first if the tree is in the right-of-way, near utility lines or covered by HOA rules.

Do you remove the stump too?

Stump grinding isn't automatic, but we can grind it the same day. Just ask for it on your estimate.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. American Forestry Services is licensed and insured, and our Louisiana arborist license number is #2738. We're happy to send proof of insurance before we start.

Will your equipment damage my lawn?

We plan access before we start and use compact tracked machines and ground mats where needed. Customers regularly tell us we left the yard in better shape than we found it.

Ready to get that tree handled?

Free on-site estimates across South Louisiana. Storm emergencies answered 24/7.