Tree removal · Raleigh, Cary & Apex
Tree removal & stump grinding
From a large tree beside your home to storm-damaged limbs and stubborn stumps, we help you plan the next step.
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ISA Certified ArboristDerek McConnachie · SO-2835AView certificate - NCCCO Certified crane operatorDerek McConnachie
TCIA memberTree Care Industry Association- 30Yearsserving the Raleigh–Cary area
- 20+Yearsrunning our own crane
Near houses, fences and gardens
When there’s no room to drop a tree, we take it down in sections
Tree size is only part of the picture. Buildings, neighboring trees and the space available for equipment all shape the approach. Near buildings or fences, a tree may need to come down in sections rather than fall in one piece.
The crew plans how to rig and move those sections, how equipment reaches the tree and where cut wood will go. We provide regular and difficult removals for homes and commercial properties, with crane assistance where it suits the job.
- Regular and difficult removals
- Residential and commercial properties
- Our own crane when the site calls for it
What a removal covers
Planning, take-down and cleanup, agreed before we start
- 01
We plan it
We look at the tree, how equipment reaches it and the space around your home or business.
- 02
We take it down
Depending on the site, sections are rigged and moved by the crew or lifted clear with the crane.
- 03
We clean up
Grapple and chipping equipment move cut wood and limbs. We agree on what leaves the property and what stays.
Stump grinding
Stump grinding with your removal, or on its own
Once a tree is down, the stump can still get in the way. Ask about grinding as part of your removal or as a separate job.
Tell us if you plan to replant or use the space differently. Preparing for grass or shrubs calls for a different scope from grinding out enough stump to plant another tree in the same spot. We’ll review access and agree whether grindings stay in the hole or get spread in a natural area.
Storm cleanup
Storm-damaged trees and fallen limbs
Storm cleanup can mean fallen limbs, a damaged tree still standing, or wood left across the property. A damaged standing tree calls for different work from collecting limbs already on the ground.
Tell us what came down and where, and we’ll talk through the damage and our availability.
Common questions
Questions we hear about tree removal
When do you use the crane?
The crane can lift larger sections when a tree stands close to a house or the work area is tight. Our crew plans the setup and the path for each section.
Can you help with storm cleanup?
Yes, storm cleanup is one of our services. Contact us to discuss the damage and availability. Keep clear of damaged trees and downed utility lines.
What if a stump is near a fence or planting?
The grinder needs access to the stump. Gates, nearby fences and planting beds can limit the reachable area or require a different approach. Show us the stump and its surroundings when asking for an estimate.
Rather talk it through?
Call 919-661-7080Request an estimate