Chris Livingston

Livingston Tree Service

For more than a quarter of a century, Chris Livingston has been a dependable voice and leader in residential and commercial tree care. As the Owner and Operator of Livingston Tree Service, Chris has devoted his career to maintaining environmental health, enhancing property safety, and delivering high-caliber arboricultural services across Northwest Ohio. 


Under Chris’s leadership, the business operates with a primary emphasis on safety, structural integrity, and customer satisfaction. From complex urban removals near power lines and residential structures to routine canopy maintenance, Chris ensures that every job site is managed with precision, safety protocols, and efficient execution.

Over 25 Years of Industry Experience

Chris’s journey in tree care spans over 25 years. Throughout his decades in the field, he has encountered virtually every challenge the industry has to offer—from severe Midwestern storm damage and hazardous canopy failure to delicate structural bracing and precision stump removals. This extensive background provides Chris with an acute understanding of local tree species, soil dynamics, structural vulnerabilities, and regional weather impacts.


Having managed countless projects throughout Swanton, Toledo, Perrysburg, Sylvania, Maumee, Holland, and surrounding areas, Chris brings invaluable insight to every client consultation. His long-standing field experience allows him to evaluate risks rapidly, recommend appropriate interventions, and execute difficult removals with maximum efficiency and minimal disruption to surrounding landscapes.

Area of Expertise: Precision Tree Removal

While Livingston Tree Service handles a full range of arboricultural care, Chris has built a strong reputation as a dedicated tree removal expert. Removing large, compromised, or hazardous trees requires advanced planning, technical rigging skills, and specialized equipment usage—capabilities Chris has honed over decades of practical application.


His specialized expertise in tree removal includes:


  • Hazardous & High-Risk Removals: Safely dismantling large or structurally compromised trees situated close to homes, garages, utilities, or adjacent structures.
  • Emergency Storm Response: Providing rapid mitigation services when severe winds, heavy snow, or ice storms cause tree failure and block roadways or compromise roofs.
  • Crane-Assisted Operations: Utilizing specialized heavy machinery, bucket trucks, and rigging techniques to navigate tight spatial constraints safely.
  • Lot Clearing & Site Prep: Removing dense growth, dying trees, and unwanted stumps to clear space for new construction, expanded yards, or land development.


By combining rigorous safety standards with technical mechanical skills, Chris ensures that even the most complex and intimidating tree removals are executed safely and cleanly.

Leadership, Business Values, and Safety Standards

As both owner and operator, Chris stays directly involved in daily operations, ensuring that high standards of quality control are met across every project. He believes in providing transparent evaluations, clear options, and honest recommendations to help homeowners make informed decisions about their landscape investments.


Chris prioritizes worker and client safety above all else. Under his direction, the team strictly adheres to modern industry safety practices, using up-to-date protective gear, certified rigging hardware, and well-maintained machinery. Whether handling emergency removals or routine canopy trimming, Chris ensures that every site is thoroughly cleaned and fully secured upon completion.

Life Beyond the Canopy: Personal Interests

When he is not in the field managing complex tree operations or operating heavy equipment, Chris values quality downtime away from work. Family is central to his life, and his favorite way to recharge is vacationing with his family. Whether traveling to new destinations, relaxing away from the demands of daily operations, or simply making memories with loved ones, taking time to step back helps Chris maintain the focus and energy needed to run a demanding 24/7 service business.

Transform Your Property Today

Whether you have a hazardous tree posing a risk to your home, need fallen branches cleared after a storm, or are looking to reshape mature trees to improve health and curb appeal, Chris Livingston and his crew are ready to assist.


Ready to make your property safer, cleaner, and more functional? Reach out to Chris and the experienced team at Livingston Tree Service today to schedule your consultation and request a comprehensive project quote!