FAQs About Tree Service in Greater Cincinnati

We serve homeowners throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Our coverage extends well beyond the Cincinnati city limits into the surrounding suburbs, townships, and communities. If you're not sure whether we serve your area, call us at 513-872-8733 or visit our service area page.

A Certified Arborist is credentialed by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and must pass rigorous testing and maintain ongoing education to keep that certification. Anyone can advertise tree services — the difference shows up in the work:

• Arborists understand tree biology, so they make pruning decisions that support long-term health.
• They carry specialized equipment (spider lifts, grapple trucks, bucket trucks) that makes the work safer and more efficient.

Reach out when you notice:

• Signs of tree illness or pest activity
• Dead or broken branches
• Trees growing too close to structures
• Storm damage
• A need for routine pruning
• Concerns about planting or tree selection

Early intervention often prevents small issues from becoming expensive ones.

Landscapers are great at lawns, shrubs, and ornamental plants — but tree work is a different discipline. Arborists understand how trees respond to different types of cuts and are trained to avoid harmful techniques like topping and lion-tailing. They also carry insurance that covers aerial work, where landscaper policies typically only cover work up to 10-15 feet off the ground.

Yes. Priority Tree is fully insured with liability and workers' compensation coverage specific to tree care — not a general landscaping policy. Every estimate we send includes a copy of our insurance documentation.

This matters more than most people realize. Without coverage that specifically covers aerial tree work, you could be liable if something goes wrong on your property. If a contractor shows you a certificate of insurance, make sure it's current and that it covers work at height.

Every ISA Certified Arborist has a unique certification number. You can verify credentials at treesaregood.org/findanarborist. When evaluating any tree care company, ask for their certification number, proof of insurance including workers' compensation, local references, and a written estimate.

Yes. We work with HOA management companies across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Call us at 513-872-8733 if you need documentation or scheduling coordination for your HOA.

We work year-round. We may adjust the schedule during harsh weather for crew safety and to protect your trees and landscape. We don't work during lightning or high winds, and winter storms can push timelines back, but we always reach out ahead of time if it looks like we won’t be able to make our scheduled service appointment.