Tree Service in Crownsville, MD
Crownsville is home base for Economy Tree Service. Our yard is on Generals Highway, so if you have a tree to come down, a limb on the roof or a yard full of storm damage in Herald Harbor, Sherwood Forest, Arden on the Severn or anywhere around town, our crew is minutes away. A Maryland Licensed Tree Expert (LTE# 1929) leads every job, estimates are free, and we answer storm calls 24/7.
Here’s How It Works
- Get in touch today to learn more about us and our services. We’ll provide you with a free estimate to help you make the right decision for your project and your budget.
- Let us do the work. Our expert team will arrive on time at your Annapolis, Maryland, home or business and will quickly, safely, and effectively remove the specified tree(s).
- After we’ve finished removing the trees/branches, etc., we will thoroughly clean the work area and remove all debris, leaving your property neat and tidy.
Wooded Lots and Severn River Slopes
Crownsville is not incorporated, so Anne Arundel County’s rules apply here. Much of the area is deep woods, from the Bacon Ridge Natural Area to the big lots off Generals Highway. On a lot away from tidal water, taking down a tree or two in the yard usually needs no county approval. Lots with a recorded forest conservation easement are the exception, and cutting there needs an approved plan first.
Closer to the Severn River, in Herald Harbor, Sherwood Forest and Arden on the Severn, many homes sit on steep, wooded ground inside the Critical Area. The county requires an approved vegetation or buffer management plan before trees come down there, even dead ones. Where slopes run 15 percent or steeper, the 100-foot buffer gets wider, so more of the yard is protected.
Because we are based right here, we know these hillsides and the narrow community roads that lead down to them. We flag the trees, put together the sketch and photos the county reviews, and plan the native replanting it requires. Then we bring equipment sized for a tight, sloped site so the job does not tear up your yard.
Crownsville Storm Damage and 24/7 Emergency Tree Removal
Crownsville’s tall oaks and tulip poplars mean heavy cleanup when big storms hit. The June 29, 2012 derecho left more than 748,000 BGE outages across central Maryland, most of them caused by falling trees and limbs. In July 2026, the National Weather Service confirmed tornadoes near Lake Shore and Riviera Beach in the north county, with more tornado damage surveyed near Arnold, just south of the Magothy River. When trees come down, our yard on Generals Highway puts us close by. Call 443-228-3578 any time, day or night. We respond 24/7 to clear roads, driveways and roofs.
Steep banks above the Severn. On the hillsides in Herald Harbor and Sherwood Forest, trees slowly lean downhill as soil shifts. Taking one down safely takes careful rigging, and near the water it also takes an approved county plan.
Trees over long driveways. Many Crownsville homes sit back in the woods at the end of a long drive. One leaning tree or heavy dead limb can block your only way in or out after a storm, so it pays to deal with it early.
Invasive vines in the canopy. English ivy and other vines climb high into the trees and add weight that brings them down in wind. Removing invasives is encouraged, but in the Critical Area it still needs a county-approved plan and native replanting.
Big oaks close to the house. Homes here were often built right into the woods, with large oaks a few feet from roofs and decks. Regular pruning of dead wood and limbs over the roof lowers the chance of damage when storms come through.
Right from our Generals Highway yard we handle tree removal, trimming and pruning, stump grinding, storm damage cleanup, Marsh Master phragmite control and marsh land clearing for Severn River shorelines and ponds, and seasoned firewood. We are permitted to move and sell wood under Maryland rules. There is never a charge to look, so request your free estimate.
Communities Around Crownsville
Herald Harbor, Sherwood Forest, Arden on the Severn, Sunrise Beach, Iglehart, Millersville and the homes along Generals Highway, plus Gambrills and Davidsonville to the west and south, and east along US 50 toward Cape St. Claire and the Sandy Point area. We serve all of Anne Arundel County, including Annapolis, Arnold and Odenton.
Crownsville Tree Service FAQ
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Crownsville?
Crownsville is unincorporated, so county rules apply. Away from tidal water, a single tree in your yard usually needs no county approval, unless your lot has a forest conservation easement. Within 1,000 feet of the Severn River or its tidal creeks, the county requires an approved plan before any cutting, plus native replanting.
How close are you to Herald Harbor and Sherwood Forest?
Very close. Our yard is on Generals Highway in Crownsville, a short drive from Herald Harbor, Sherwood Forest and Arden on the Severn. Being nearby matters most after a storm, when roads are blocked and trees are down all over the county. We answer emergency calls 24/7.
Should I take down the dead ash trees on my wooded lot?
Usually, yes, if they could fall on a house, driveway, fence or road. Emerald ash borer has been killing ash in Anne Arundel County since 2011, and dead ash turns brittle fast. Trees deep in the woods with nothing to hit can often stay as wildlife habitat. We can walk your lot and help you decide.
How much does tree removal cost in Crownsville?
It depends on the tree’s size, its condition, how close it is to your home or the water, and how easy it is to reach on a wooded or sloped lot. We give free on-site estimates, so you know the price before any work begins.