Tree Removal in Hinckley, OH

Tree removal in Hinckley Township, Ohio often means wooded lots near Cleveland Metroparks' Hinckley Reservation, which covers more than 3,200 acres in the northeast corner of Medina County. The township had 8,025 residents at the 2020 census on 26.9 square miles, with no incorporated city or village inside it (Wikipedia: Hinckley Township).

Hinckley Township publishes a written tree trimming policy for its road right of way and leaves roadside stumps to property owners, as covered below. Ridge Road (SR 3) and Center Road (SR 303) meet at the town center, and I-71 exits 222 and 226 are both signed for Hinckley.

Requests through this site go to a local tree contractor for tree removal, trimming, stump grinding or storm cleanup.

Has a tornado hit Hinckley Township?

On October 21, 2021, the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 97 mph in the southwest part of the township. It touched down at Turnstone Court, damaged a garage and home, brought down several trees on Stony Hill Road and caused intermittent tree damage over about 2.6 miles before ending inside Hinckley Reservation.

With more than 3,200 acres of Cleveland Metroparks woods in the reservation and wooded lots around it, many Hinckley homes sit close to tall trees. After a storm, see emergency storm tree removal.

Tree Removal services in Hinckley

Climber in a harness sawing through a tall tree trunk with sawdust flying

Tree RemovalDead, damaged or unwanted trees taken down whole or in sections, with cleanup and hauling agreed up front.

Arborist in a helmet and harness pruning leafy branches high in a tree canopy

Tree Trimming and PruningPruning for deadwood, clearance over roofs and drives, storm risk and structure, without topping.

Freshly cut tree stump surrounded by sawdust and small branches

Stump GrindingStumps ground below grade after a removal, with chips raked in, spread or hauled away.

Large fallen tree blocking a road behind a safety barrier, with a red car nearby

Emergency Storm Tree RemovalTrees and big limbs down on houses, cars, fences or drives after a storm, cut off and cleared.

Partly cleared wooded lot with stumps and brush piles in front of standing trees

Land and Lot ClearingBrush, saplings and selected trees cleared from building sites, fence rows and overgrown acreage.

Worker in a helmet cutting logs with a chainsaw near a truck-mounted crane

Crane Tree RemovalLarge or hard-to-reach trees lifted out in sections by crane when there is no room to drop them.

Hinckley Township tree policies to know

How a Hinckley request works

Send the form
Your address, the trees involved and the service you need.
It goes to a local tree contractor
Your request is passed to a contractor who works in your area.
The contractor looks and quotes
They contact you, look at the job and give you a price.
You agree on the details
Work, timing and cleanup are agreed directly with the contractor.

Sending a request costs nothing and commits you to nothing. Medina Tree Removal is a referral service, not a tree company; the contractor who contacts you quotes and does the work.

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Neighborhoods served in Hinckley

Hinckley Town Center

The town center at Ridge Road and Center Road holds Town Hall, Brongers Park and the Historical Society's 1846 Greek Revival house. Both roads are state routes, so trees in their right of way go to ODOT.

Turnstone Court

The October 2021 EF-1 tornado touched down at Turnstone Court, damaging a garage door and a home before moving east. Owners there know what a storm can do to a mature tree line.

Ledge Road

Ledge Road runs near Whipp's Ledges, which rise 350 feet above Hinckley Lake, and once held the 1862 Worden Heritage Homestead. Sloped, wooded lots along it may need trees taken down in sections.

River Road

The township's 30-acre River Woods Nature Preserve sits at Route 303 and River Road. Owners along the river corridor can request removal of dead or leaning trees.

About Hinckley, Ohio

Judge Samuel Hinckley bought the township from the Connecticut Land Company in 1795 for 23 cents an acre, and on December 24, 1818 the Great Hinckley Hunt drew hundreds of men and boys into its hills (township history). The township was established in 1825.

Turkey vultures return each March 15, and Buzzard Day, celebrated since 1957, draws as many as 50,000 visitors. Browns radio voice Jim Donovan lived in Hinckley, and major leaguer Luke Raley was born here and graduated from Highland High School.

Weather and climate in Hinckley

Hinckley sits in the northeast corner of the county, north of State Route 18, where the County Engineer says snowfall generally runs heavier. Cleveland Hopkins averages 63.8 inches a season, with a January mean low of 22.3°F, under the 1991 to 2020 normals (Wikipedia: Cleveland climate; NWS Cleveland).

On a wooded lot, wet snow piles onto a lot of branches at once. The ISA recommends having an arborist check even trees that look undamaged after a storm, especially large ones near people or buildings.

Landmarks and community places in Hinckley

Hinckley Reservation

The Cleveland Metroparks reservation covers more than 3,200 acres, with the 87-acre Hinckley Lake and Whipp's Ledges. The 2021 tornado ended inside it.

Brongers Park

The township park just south of Town Hall has a cabin, a half-mile trail, a small lake, a pavilion and a fire pit.

Hinckley Historical Society House

The Historical Society occupies an 1846 Greek Revival home at 1634 Center Road in the town center.

Why request tree removal in Hinckley through Medina Tree Removal

Hinckley's policy leaves stumps from roadside removals to owners, and the township has no yard waste drop-off, so it pays to have grinding and hauling in one quote. A single request gets your address to a local tree contractor who can price both.

Granger, Brunswick and Medina Township owners use the same form.

Tree Removal questions from Hinckley property owners

How far back from a Hinckley road can the township cut trees?

Hinckley's policy puts township road right-of-way at 30 feet from the center line, and Ohio law lets township trustees trim or remove trees within it without compensating the owner. The township says it notifies owners and marks the trees first.

Where do Hinckley residents take tree limbs?

Hinckley Township has no yard waste drop-off of its own. The Medina County Solid Waste District facility in Seville takes branches and trunks cut to 4 feet or less and up to 24 inches round, or the contractor can haul the wood as part of the job.

Can trees be removed close to Hinckley Reservation?

Trees on your own lot are yours to remove even if the lot borders the reservation. Trees on Cleveland Metroparks land are not; Ohio law makes anyone who recklessly cuts a tree on another's land liable for triple damages, so confirm the property line first.

Which ZIP code do Hinckley tree requests use?

Hinckley Township uses ZIP code 44233, and its phone numbers use area codes 330 and 234. Parts of neighboring townships also carry 44233 addresses, so include the street address with your request.

Will Hinckley Township replace a roadside tree it removed?

Hinckley's tree trimming policy says trees removed from the right of way are not replaced by the township. If you want to replant, the policy asks owners to keep the right of way clear and to call the Service Department for the right distance from the road.

Does Hinckley Township notify owners before trimming roadside trees?

The township's policy says a Service Department member notifies the property owner of the scope of work and clearly marks the branches or tree before any trimming in the right of way.

Which Hinckley streets had tree damage in the October 2021 tornado?

The National Weather Service survey says the EF-1 started at Turnstone Court, downed several trees on Stony Hill Road, and caused intermittent tree damage eastward until it ended in Hinckley Reservation. Peak winds were estimated at 97 mph.

Who takes yard waste from Hinckley homes?

Hinckley Township has no drop-off of its own and suggests asking Rumpke, at 1-800-828-8171, whether it will take tree limbs and leaves. The county Solid Waste District facility in Seville accepts cut branches and trunks within its size limits.

Can a tree on a steep Hinckley lot near the ledges be removed?

Trees on slopes are usually climbed and taken down in sections, with pieces lowered on ropes, instead of being felled downhill. Describe the slope and any rock outcrops in your request so the contractor can plan access.

What hours does the Hinckley Service Department keep?

The Service Department works Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., from 1616 Ridge Road, phone 330-225-2276. The township office is at 1410 Ridge Road, phone 330-278-4181.

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