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Local resource guide
Rated 5.0 on Google136 reviewsTree Removal Permits in Sandy Springs, GA: Homeowner Guide
Review the applicable local tree-removal requirements and official permit resources before scheduling work. Appalachian Tree Service is a private tree-service company and is not a government agency.
This page is an informational starting point, not a permit application or legal determination.
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Authority to check
City of Sandy Springs Community Development / Arborist.
A permit is required for a tree 18 inches DBH or larger, a Dogwood or Redbud 10 inches DBH or larger, or any tree in a 75-foot stream buffer.
Boundary check: Confirm the property is inside Sandy Springs city limits and identify any stream-buffer or other overlay restrictions.
Special circumstances to confirm
- Dead, dying, diseased or hazardous trees require prior Arborist approval by email with photos before removal without an ordinary removal permit. A project combining healthy-tree removal with hazardous-tree removal requires permit review.
- Construction and development work follows the City's Tree Conservation Plan process. Landmark trees require 1.5-times replacement, and canopy targets apply: 35% residential and 40% commercial under the cited guidance.
Official sources and next steps
Use the governing authority’s current resources for the latest form, threshold, fee, buffer, emergency and replacement information. These links were checked on September 10, 2026; municipal pages can change after that date.
Before scheduling tree work
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Confirm the address and governing boundary
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Describe the tree, condition and proposed work to the authority
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Save the current approval, exemption or written guidance for your records
Appalachian Tree Service can discuss the tree work and estimate scope. The property owner remains responsible for confirming the current local requirement and obtaining any approval that applies.
Documented Projects in Sandy Springs
These completed projects are labeled Sandy Springs, Georgia based on locations supplied by the business owner.
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Pine Pruning Away From Townhome — Sandy Springs, GA
Pine trees were growing into the back of a townhome — dropping needles, pinecones and sticks into the gutters and creating a route for critters toward the roof. We pruned for clearance with attention to the fence, astroturf and fire pit.
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After photo for Pine Pruning Away From Townhome — Sandy Springs, GALocation supplied by business owner: Sandy Springs, GA
Tree Pruning Away From House and Chimney
A tree was growing onto the roof, siding and gutters and creating a route for critters toward the house. We pruned it back carefully to create safe clearance from the structure.
BEFORE
Before photo for Tree Pruning Away From House and Chimney
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After photo for Tree Pruning Away From House and ChimneyNeed help understanding the tree-work scope?
Request a free estimate for tree removal, pruning, debris hauling or undergrowth clearing in Sandy Springs. We can explain what we observe on site and identify the local resource to check; we do not issue permits or determine approval.