Canal Dover, on the Tuscarawas River

Tree Removal in Dover, OH

Private removals done right, and a clear explanation of the city's role when a public tree is involved.

We come out and look before we price, anywhere in Canton and Stark County
Each item on the estimate priced on its own
We confirm where the wood goes before work begins

Public Trees and Private Trees in Dover

Tree Removal in Dover starts with one question: whose tree is it? Under Chapter 905 of Dover's codified ordinances, the city's Shade Tree Commission studies and recommends policy for trees and shrubs in public ways, curb strips, streets, alleys and other city property, and the Director of Public Service, after consulting the commission, may set and enforce rules for trimming, removing, planting and protecting trees in those public places. A tree in the curb strip in front of your house may be the city's to manage, not yours. A tree in your yard is yours.

Replacement rules

Dover's code also says that anyone given permission to remove a tree from city streets or property has to replace it, to the Shade Tree Commission's specifications, at their own cost. If you are planning construction, a new driveway apron or a sidewalk replacement that would take out a curb-strip tree, talk to the city first. That way you know whether removal is allowed and what replacement will be required.

Private yard trees

For trees on your own land, the job is between you and us. We visit, look at the tree and what is around it, and give you a written estimate. Dover is a city of about 13,112 people on roughly six square miles, with 5,766 housing units counted in 2020, so most yards are city-sized and many trees stand close to homes, garages and lines. Those come down in sections, lowered by rope.

River and creek

Dover lies along the Tuscarawas River, near the mouth of Sugar Creek. It was platted in 1807 by Christian Deardorff and Jesse Slingluff, first called Canal Dover because of the Ohio and Erie Canal, and renamed in 1916. Valley soils grow big sycamores, silver maples and cottonwoods. Saturated ground after long rains loosens root plates, and that is when trees go over.

Sugar Creek and storm damage

Sugar Creek joins the Tuscarawas River near Dover, and the floodplain trees along both streams grow on soil that often stays wet. Big storms and long rains can tip shallow-rooted trees and split weak ones. If a tree in your yard begins to lean or the ground around its base has cracked, keep people clear and call (330) 433-8160. After a storm, call the utility first if any wire is involved.

Before you plant again

If you are replacing a removed yard tree, think about the tree's mature size. New Philadelphia, next door, keeps a list of trees it considers poor choices for street planting, including silver maple, box elder and willows, and that is sensible advice for small Dover yards too. A sturdier, smaller species placed well away from the house and lines will save you a removal later.

Call us

Phone (330) 433-8160 or use the form. If the tree might be on city property, we will help you figure that out before anyone cuts. Get a free estimate

Dover's Tree Ordinance and Setting

Who governs public trees. Dover Ordinance 905.04 gives the Shade Tree Commission an advisory role over trees in public ways, curb strips, streets, alleys and city property, and lets the Director of Public Service set and enforce rules for trimming, removal and planting there.
Replacement required. Under Dover Ordinance 905.06, anyone given permission to remove a tree from city streets or property must replace it to the Shade Tree Commission's specifications at their own expense.
River city. Dover lies along the Tuscarawas River near the mouth of Sugar Creek; it was platted in 1807, known as Canal Dover, and renamed in 1916.
City size. Dover had 13,112 residents and 5,766 housing units at the 2020 census, on about 5.8 square miles of land.

Our Services in Dover, OH

Dover Questions

Can I remove the tree in my curb strip?

Check with the city first. Dover's code gives the Service Director authority over trees in public places, and any approved removal from city property has to be replaced at the remover's expense.

Do I need permission to remove a tree in my back yard?

Dover's shade tree chapter deals with public trees. For a tree on your own property, check for any deed restrictions, but there is generally no city approval needed.

What replacement tree will the city want?

The code says replacements follow the Shade Tree Commission's specifications. Ask the city for its current requirements before planting.

Do you work in New Philadelphia too?

Yes. We cover both cities and the surrounding Tuscarawas County townships.

Can you remove a tree on a slope near the river?

Usually. Slopes and soft ground affect how the tree is taken down and where equipment can go, so we look carefully during the estimate.

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