Tree service in New Orleans, LA: how to choose, local facts and permits

Get two or three written quotes from insured local companies, ask for proof of insurance sent by the insurer, read recent Google reviews and ask who handles any city permit. In our October 2026 check we found 25 tree companies listed on Google Maps in the New Orleans area, so you have choices.

Our October 2026 check of Google Maps found 25 tree service companies in the New Orleans, LA area after removing duplicates, franchises and unrelated businesses. The real number may be higher, because some crews are not on Google Maps.

Not on its own. 32% of the New Orleans listings we checked had no website. Look instead at insurance, a written quote, recent reviews and how clearly they answer your questions.

There is no magic number. The median New Orleans listing we checked had 31 reviews and the three most-reviewed had between 129 and 262 reviews. A newer company can be good with few reviews; read what customers say and how the owner replies.

New Orleans protects city trees, meaning public trees, under Chapter 106, Article IV of the city code (final ordinance approved by the City Council on March 27, 2025). A Tree Maintenance Work Permit is required to do any work on a city tree, and the permit is free. The city pages we checked do not address tree work on private lots. See our New Orleans tree permit page for sources. Short explanation, not legal advice.

Hurricane and tropical storm season runs roughly June through November. Spring brings severe thunderstorms, and heavy rain can loosen roots. Have large trees near the house checked before the season starts.

Mild winters let you prune much of the year. Prune well before hurricane season to thin heavy limbs, and avoid heavy cuts on live oaks in the growing season unless an arborist advises it. Ask a certified arborist about your tree.

It depends on the tree size, how close it is to the house or lines, access for equipment, cleanup and stump work. We do not publish prices for tree work. Get two or three written quotes so you can compare.

We only name a company when its owner claims a free profile and agrees to show it. We do not rank companies, there is no pay-to-rank, and claimed profiles are shown in alphabetical order. To see every local company, search Google Maps and read their reviews.

Claim your free profile on our claim page. We confirm you run the business by phone or email before anything goes live, and you can ask us to change or remove it at any time.