Tree service in Broadway & Sanford, NC — done once, done right.
Removal, trimming, stumps, and 24/7 storm response from a licensed, insured crew that lives here — and leaves your yard cleaner than we found it.
Licensed & Insured 14 Years Experience Spotless Cleanup Guarantee
14yrs
Hands-on tree work, owner on every job
24/7
Emergency & storm response in Lee County
100%
Licensed & insured — liability and workers' comp
$0
On-site estimates — always free, never pushy
Every tree problem in Lee County has a right answer.
From a pine leaning over your roof in Broadway to a stump wrecking your mower in Sanford — here's how we fix it.
Tree Removal
Dead, dying, or dangerously close to the house — dismantled in controlled sections, hauled away clean.
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Tree Trimming & Pruning
Crown thinning, deadwood, and roof clearance that keeps trees healthy and storm-ready — never topped.
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Stump Grinding
Stumps ground below grade so you can mow, replant, or build — no more suckers, termites, or eyesores.
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Emergency & Storm Response
Tree on the house, driveway blocked, limb hanging by a thread — we answer day or night, storm or not.
Get emergency helpLot & Land Clearing
Building, expanding, or reclaiming overgrown acreage around Sanford? We clear trees, brush, and undergrowth — tell us about your lot.
Storm Cleanup
Downed limbs and debris after a blow-through? We section, chip, and haul it off — see our storm response service.
Real jobs. Real Lee County yards.
No stock photos — every shot below is our crew and our equipment working in and around Broadway and Sanford.
"If my name's on the truck, I'm on the job."
Chad McCarthy, Owner
Owner-operated. Every estimate, every cut, every cleanup.
Tree work is dangerous, and who you hire matters. Chad McCarthy brings 14 years of hands-on experience to every job — no rotating crews, no subcontractors, no surprises on the invoice.
Spotless cleanup guarantee
Every limb, every chip raked and hauled. Your yard looks better than before we arrived.
Licensed & fully insured
Liability and workers' comp on every job — protecting your property and everyone on it.
Equipment for tight spots
Bucket truck, chipper, and compact skid steer — big-tree capability with minimal lawn impact.
Straight answers
If a tree can be saved with pruning, we'll tell you. If it's a hazard, we'll tell you that too.
We know what Lee County does to trees.
This county sits right where Piedmont clay meets Sandhills sand — and your trees know it. Towering loblolly pines grow fast and tall here, then catch the wind when summer storms and hurricane remnants roll through. After weeks of rain, saturated clay lets even healthy-looking pines lean and uproot.
We watch for the things that actually kill trees around Sanford and Broadway: pine bark beetles moving through stressed loblollies, storm-cracked oaks and sweetgums, and deadwood hanging over roofs from the last ice storm. Anyone who was here for the April 2011 tornado — or Fran in '96 — knows what this weather can do.
That's the judgment you're hiring: knowing which tree is fine, which needs pruning, and which needs to come down before the next storm decides for you.
Three steps. No runaround.
Call or request online
Tell us what's going on — a leaning pine, a stump, storm damage. We respond fast, usually same day.
Free on-site estimate
Chad walks the property with you, explains your options honestly, and gives a clear written price.
Work done, yard spotless
We show up on time, do exactly what we quoted, and rake out every last wood chip before we leave.
Neighbors who'd hire us again.
"Reached out to Chad on New Year's Eve to help me move some pallets on New Year's Day and with no hesitation replied to me at night and provided the service as said!! Even on a weekend or a holiday he went out of his way to help!! Amazing person!!"
"Chad was doing work at our neighbor's home and he took the time to look at a tree that we needed trimmed. He took care of what needed to be done. I would highly recommend Chad and his crew to do any of your landscaping needs. Excellent team work and very efficient. Thank you Chad!!"
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Asked all the time.
What areas do you serve?
We're based in Broadway, NC and work throughout Lee County every week — Sanford, Tramway, Lemon Springs, Carolina Trace, Cumnock, and the surrounding communities. If you're nearby and not sure, call us and we'll let you know.
Are estimates really free?
Yes. We come out, look at the tree in person, talk through your options, and give you a clear written price. No fee, no obligation, no pressure.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. McCarthy Tree Service LLC carries liability and workers' compensation coverage, so your property and our crew are protected on every job.
How fast can you respond to storm damage?
We answer the phone 24/7 and prioritize trees on structures, blocked driveways, and hazards. Because we live and work in Lee County, we're not driving in from out of town after a storm. See our emergency tree service.
Can you remove large trees close to my house?
Yes — that's most of what we do. With a bucket truck and rigging, we dismantle tall pines and oaks in controlled sections so nothing touches your roof, fence, or landscaping. Learn more about our tree removal process.
Based in Broadway. Working all over Lee County.
Most of our jobs are 20 minutes or less from the shop — that matters when a storm rolls through.
Tell us about your trees.
Hazard removal, routine pruning, or a stump that's been bugging you for years — Chad will come take a look and give you a straight answer, free.
Monday – Saturday, 8 AM – 6 PM
24/7 for emergencies
Request a free estimate
We typically reply within a few hours. For emergencies, always call.