Who issues tree removal permits in Fairfax, VA?

Residential permits are handled by the City of Fairfax Code Administration (inside city limits) or Fairfax County Land Development Services (elsewhere). Your contractor should confirm whether your job needs one and pull it.

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Safety first: stay away from any tree touching power lines and report downed lines to your electric utility. For immediate danger, call 911.

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Is the tree near a house, garage, fence, or power line?

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Has the tree (or a large limb) already fallen from a storm?

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Tree Removal in Fairfax, VA: what local homeowners should know

Fairfax Station and Clifton areas are heavily wooded, with large trees close to homes. Ask tree services to include cleanup, haul-away and stump grinding in the written estimate, and confirm whether a crane or bucket truck is needed for trees close to the house.

Before you hire in Fairfax

License: Virginia has no state tree-care license, so ask for ISA Certified Arborist credentials and proof of liability and workers' comp insurance.
Permits: residential permits for Fairfax addresses are issued by the City of Fairfax Code Administration (inside city limits) or Fairfax County Land Development Services (elsewhere). Ask each company whether your job needs one and who pulls it.
Local rules: Fairfax Station and Clifton have many homes on private wells and septic systems.
Compare in writing: get at least two written quotes for the same scope, with warranty terms, cleanup and payment schedule spelled out.

Common questions

Who is responsible for a tree on the property line? Generally the owner of the land the trunk sits on. Street trees in the public right-of-way are usually the city or county's responsibility.

Which areas do you cover? Fairfax and surrounding neighborhoods including Fairfax City, Mantua, Fair Oaks, Fairfax Station, Burke, Oakton and Kings Park (ZIPs 22030, 22031, 22032 and 22039), plus the rest of Fairfax County.

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