(828) 329-5262 www.gravityworkstreeservice.com
Equipment and Capabilities: Chipper
Tree Services: Works Near Structures, Large Trees, Dead Tree Experience, Tree Assessments, Cabling Bracing
Specialty Expertise: Fruit Tree Specialist, Works Near Power Lines
Credentials and Trust: Family Owned, ISA Certified
Emergency and Storm: Quick Response
Customer Experience: Affordable
Gravity Works Tree Service is a locally owned and operated tree care service based in North Asheville, North Carolina. We service WNC and often serve our neighbors in Marshall, Woodfin, North Asheville, Mars Hill, Leicester, and Weaverville. We offer a full-spectrum approach to caring for your trees including full tree removals, pruning, pest management, invasive species management, and whole stand management and perspectives. We've been in the tree care business since 2019. Certified Arborist, Sascha Hopps, has been climbing rocks and trees for close to two decades. He attended school at Warren Wilson College for sustainable forestry. He currently lives in Woodfin, NC.
5.0 from 48 reviews
On-site wood chipping turns bulky brush and branches into manageable mulch. Efficient cleanup and an option to keep the chips for your garden.
On-site branch chipping is a core capability, with limbs routinely turned into wood chips as work proceeds near homes, cabins, and other structures in the Asheville area. Clients consistently note that limbs are cleared and chipped on-site and the job site is left clean and tidy, with no debris remaining. Communication is proactive, with progress updates and photos provided during the process to give homeowners peace of mind. The combination of precise chipping, careful placement around power lines and structures, and thorough cleanup is a hallmark of Gravity Works Tree Service in North Carolina.
Skilled at working in tight spaces where trees sit close to homes, fences, garages, or power lines. Precision removal without damage to surrounding structures.
Near-structure work is a core capability in Asheville and Western North Carolina, with Gravity Works Tree Service consistently safely removing or pruning trees that are leaning toward homes, cabins, or power lines. They assess risk and often refrain from removal when a tree isn’t a threat, as one property owner noted a tree was disease-free and low risk for falling and removal wasn’t recommended. When removal is required, they execute controlled drops near structures—dropping between two houses or limb-by-limb over a house—while protecting nearby landscaping and utilities. Cleanup is meticulous, with debris cleared and the site left in great condition. Led by certified arborist Sascha Hopps, the team provides proactive communication, updates with photos, and thoughtful care for unique plots in the North Asheville area.
Experienced handling oversized trees - tall, wide, or heavily branched. Removing or trimming a large tree requires specialized skill and equipment, and these pros have both.
Large-tree work is a standout capability, with customers repeatedly noting safe, precise removal of very tall trees in tight spaces. They’ve removed 80- to 100-foot specimens, including a 100-foot White Pine between two houses, near power lines, and a leaning tree over cabins. Rigging and limb-by-limb dropping protect nearby structures, fences, and other trees, delivering clean cuts and thorough site cleanup. Assessments are candid and risk-aware, often advising when removal isn’t necessary and sharing photos and updates to keep owners informed. Operating in North Asheville and surrounding western NC communities, led by an ISA-certified arborist with sustainable forestry training, they bring safety, reliability, and long-term tree health to large-tree removal and related care.
Specialists in the safe removal of dead, dying, or diseased trees. Dead trees are unpredictable - experience and caution matter.
Dead-tree work is handled with surgical-grade precision when trees are dead, diseased, or leaning toward a structure. Patterns in client feedback show safe, near-structure removals, including taking down an 80-foot dead tree between two houses and a heart-rot tree leaning toward a cabin, with no trace left on the property. They provide thorough risk assessment—often advising against removal if not necessary—and keep homeowners informed with updates and photos as the work progresses. They also handle trimming near power lines to prevent future hazards, reflecting careful planning and execution around utilities and sensitive surroundings. Based in the Asheville, NC area, Sascha Hopps leads Gravity Works as an ISA-certified arborist with decades of climbing and forestry experience, delivering reliable, safety-first service.
Offers professional evaluation of your trees' health, structure, and risk level. Useful before buying property, after storm damage, or when a tree just doesn't look right.
Comprehensive tree assessments are a core capability, blending disease diagnosis, overall tree health, risk of failure, and site-specific factors. Clients report that Sascha evaluates trees and clearly explains disease status and whether removal is warranted, rather than pushing for a quick quote. One case highlighted a disease-free, low-risk assessment that avoided unnecessary removal while providing clear guidance. Assessments are complemented by proactive communication, including photos and updates during work to keep owners informed. In the Asheville area, Gravity Works tailors evaluations to properties near homes, power lines, and landscaping, reflecting a safety-first, ecosystem-aware approach led by ISA-certified expertise.
Installs steel cables or braces to support weak branch unions, co-dominant stems, or leaning trunks - extending the life of a tree you don't want to lose.
Cabling and bracing are a core part of Gravity Works Tree Service's offerings, with clients repeatedly choosing stabilization to protect structures rather than defaulting to removal. In the Asheville area and across WNC, customers report precise, controlled stabilization of tall leaning trees near homes, cabins, and power lines, ensuring safe drops and clean site cleanup. One common pattern is recommending bracing for long-term stability, such as bracing a large maple to keep a home safe, illustrating tailored cable/bracing solutions rather than a one-size-fits-all removal. Communication is a hallmark, with updates and photos shared during stabilization work to provide peace of mind. Led by ISA-certified arborist Sascha Hopps with sustainable forestry training, the team applies professional, safety-first cabling and bracing practices in close-knit Western North Carolina communities.
Experienced with the pruning, shaping, and care of fruit-bearing trees. The right cuts at the right time keep trees productive and healthy season after season.
Fruit trees benefit from precise pruning and shaping performed by Gravity Works Tree Service, with several clients noting that after pruning their fruit trees look healthier and are easier to harvest. Their approach emphasizes safety and landscape respect, often working around surrounding plants and shrubs and leaving the property tidy afterward. ISA-certified arborist Sascha Hopps brings deep tree-health knowledge and practical, site-specific guidance for Western North Carolina properties, including North Asheville and nearby communities. Clients repeatedly highlight responsive communication, reliable scheduling, and fair pricing, even on urgent or near-structure jobs. In practice, they combine preventative pruning, careful thinning, and ongoing care to support tree health and harvest potential across Asheville, Weaverville, Mars Hill, Leicester, and surrounding areas.
Trained and equipped to work near energized power lines. This specialized work requires specific qualifications - not every company should attempt it.
Capable of handling trees in close proximity to power lines with precise pruning, limb removal, and controlled drops that protect the lines and surrounding structures. Clients consistently note thoughtful risk assessments and candid advice about whether to remove or preserve trees near utilities. They execute near-power-line work with care, often dropping trees limb-by-limb or trimming to avoid contact with lines, fences, or houses. Communication is strong throughout the process, with updates and photos provided when they’re not on site, and the crew leaves the area tidy after finishing. Based in North Asheville and serving WNC, Gravity Works Tree Service brings ISA-certified Sascha Hopps’ nearly two decades of forestry experience to safely manage power-line adjacent trees.
A business built and run by family, often passed down or grown from the ground up. Personal accountability and pride in every job.
Family ownership shapes Gravity Works Tree Service's approach, with customers frequently noting a reliable, respectful, and personal touch that feels grounded in the local community. They consistently hear prompt responses, clear communication, and work completed as described, with careful attention to safety and to nearby plants and structures. The crew's integrity, willingness to explain options, and advocacy on behalf of clients—such as coordinating with HOAs or protecting property lines—underscore the advantages of a family-run business. Pricing is described as fair and transparent, and the team leaves sites tidy, reflecting a neighborly, responsible service that Asheville-area residents repeatedly choose for tree work near homes.
Employs one or more ISA-certified arborists - credentialed professionals who've passed rigorous testing in tree care science and best practices.
As an ISA-Certified arborist, Sascha Hopps brings credential-backed expertise that customers consistently rely on for safe, precise tree care in North Asheville and the surrounding WNC area. They repeatedly note his thorough risk and disease assessment, with him advising removal only when necessary and preserving healthy trees when possible. Reviews describe near-structure work and “surgical-grade” removals, executed with meticulous planning, steady climbing, and minimal impact to houses, power lines, and landscapes. Consistent praise for clear communication, reliable response times, fair pricing, and meticulous cleanup demonstrates how ISA-level knowledge translates into trusted, professional service locally.
Fast to answer calls and quick to schedule. Whether it's routine work or an urgent situation, these businesses don't leave you waiting.
Rapid response is a hallmark of Gravity Works Tree Service, with many customers noting prompt attention to inquiries and emergencies. In urgent situations near homes, cabins, or power lines, clients report on-site assessment and fast decisions, including instances where they were able to evaluate within minutes and mobilize a crew quickly. They consistently provide timely estimates and scheduling—customers describe getting a quote promptly and being slotted into the schedule without delays. Throughout the process, communication is proactive, with updates and photos that keep clients informed even when they can’t be on site themselves. Based in North Asheville and serving WNC communities such as Marshall, Woodfin, Mars Hill, Leicester, and Weaverville, their quick-response capability is evident across a broad service area and various high-stakes scenarios.
Competitive pricing without cutting corners. These arborists offer fair rates and transparent quotes, making professional tree care accessible for most budgets.
Affordable, high-value tree care appears consistently in feedback, with customers citing fair, competitive pricing and several noting it as the best price among quotes. They deliver capability on complex removals near structures and power lines, performing precise, safe drops without damaging surrounding trees or property. Timely responses, clear estimates, and thorough communication accompany the work, and sites are typically left clean and free of debris—further enhancing perceived value. As a locally owned, family-run operation with an ISA-certified arborist, they combine seasoned expertise with approachable pricing, earning repeat calls from satisfied neighbors.