Tree-lined streets are a big part of Belle Meade’s charm. But for one local homeowner, an overgrown maple growing next to their busy street provided more worry than curb appeal. The tree’s limbs reached over the pavement and toward overhead utility lines, and the homeowner was concerned that they could break off and require extensive storm damage cleanup. 

To protect their neighbors and passersby, the homeowner called Franklin Tree Service for tree removal. The project required an approach that wouldn’t disrupt traffic or risk damage to nearby structures and vehicles. 

Managing a Maple That Had Outgrown Its Location

• Client Profile: Residential
• Location: Belle Meade, Tennessee
• Type of Service: Tree removal
• Tree Type: Maple tree  
• Job Duration: Six hours
• Season: Summer
• Client Preferences: The homeowner requested the removal of a large roadside tree that had overgrown the area and extended near overhead utility lines. Due to the tree’s size and its location on an active street, the crew carefully dismantled it in sections while maintaining traffic safety and preventing damage to nearby buildings, vehicles, and utility infrastructure. All branches and wood debris were efficiently chipped and removed, leaving the work area clean and safe.         

Sectional Removal Kept a Tight Work Area Under Control

Maple trees have broad canopies, and this one had grown into a genuine hazard. While services such as tree trimming and maintenance can help keep trees healthy before they become problematic, situations like this one require complete removal.

However, the crew couldn’t simply cut it down in one piece. Rather than rushing the process, the crew carefully dismantled the maple in sections, managing each portion as it was removed. Cutting larger sections without proper control could put the surrounding property and infrastructure at risk, so the crew focused on keeping the removal contained throughout.

Once the maple was down, the crew cleaned up the debris, chipping branches into mulch and removing them from the site. Stump grinding took care of the leftover trunk, leaving a clean, flat surface.

A Safer Property in a Single Afternoon 

By the end of the job, the homeowner had a clear view where an overgrown maple once loomed, and the street is now free of lingering obstructions. Jobs like this highlight why tree removal isn’t just about cutting down a trunk. It’s about protecting people and property while getting the work done efficiently. 

To schedule tree removal or emergency tree service in the Belle Meade area, contact Franklin Tree Service at (615) 866-7056.