Tree removal that protects everything around the tree.
Dead pine over the roof? Storm-cracked oak by the driveway? We dismantle hazardous trees in controlled sections — and your yard is spotless when we leave.
Licensed & Insured 14 Years Experience Debris Hauled, Always
The warning signs Lee County trees give you
Most trees don't fall without warning — they tell you first. Around Broadway and Sanford, we look for a thinning crown and major deadwood (like the tree pictured), fungus or mushrooms at the base, bark falling away in sheets, and woodpecker activity that signals dead wood underneath.
On pines, sawdust-like frass and small pitch tubes on the trunk often mean bark beetles have moved in — and a beetle-killed loblolly gets brittle fast. A tree that's started leaning after heavy rain is the most urgent case of all: our clay soils lose their grip when saturated, and root plates lift quietly before they let go completely.
Not every problem tree needs removal — sometimes pruning solves it. We'll tell you honestly which one you're dealing with, for free.
Controlled from the first cut to the last wood chip
Big-tree removal next to a house is a rigging job, not a felling job. Here's what that looks like on your property.
Assess & plan
We read the tree — lean, deadwood, decay, escape routes — and plan drop zones and rigging before anyone leaves the ground.
Section from the top
From the bucket truck, limbs and trunk come down in measured pieces — roped and lowered, never free-dropped near structures.
Move the wood smart
Our compact skid steer carries heavy logs out on tracks — protecting your lawn instead of dragging trunks across it.
Chip, haul, rake
Brush is chipped on site, debris hauled away, and the work area raked clean. Want the firewood? We'll buck and stack it.
What actually drives the price of a removal
No two trees cost the same, and anyone quoting over the phone is guessing. These are the factors we weigh on site — and your written estimate is firm once we do.
Height & diameter
A 90-foot loblolly is a different job than a 25-foot dogwood — more cuts, more rigging, more wood to move.
What's underneath
Roofs, fences, sheds, septic fields, and landscaping all mean slower, more careful rigging.
Condition of the tree
Dead and beetle-killed trees are brittle and unpredictable — they demand extra caution and rigging.
Access
Can the bucket truck reach it, or is it a backyard climb behind a fence? Tight access adds time.
Debris & wood handling
Full haul-away, or keep the firewood? Leaving bucked rounds on site usually lowers the price.
Stump grinding add-on
Bundling stump grinding with removal in one visit is cheaper than a separate trip later.
Removing trees in Lee County is its own kind of job
The trees we take down most often around Broadway and Sanford are loblolly pines — fast-growing giants that shoot up 80 to 100 feet, often planted in rows decades ago and now towering over homes built around them. When one dies from bark beetles or lightning, it becomes a brittle spear aimed at whatever sits below. Sweetgums and water oaks are next: quick to hollow out, quick to drop limbs.
Our weather does the rest. Hurricane remnants funnel up through the Cape Fear basin, summer thunderstorms produce straight-line winds strong enough to snap healthy trunks, and after long wet stretches the clay-heavy soil on the Piedmont side of the county simply lets go of root plates. Anyone who saw the 2011 tornado damage knows how fast "that tree's probably fine" can change.
That's why we treat every removal as a hazard job until proven otherwise — and why neighbors often schedule removals together after we've finished one (it saves everyone on mobilization). If your tree is already down or on a structure, skip the estimate and call our 24/7 emergency line instead. And once the tree's gone, grinding the stump finishes the job properly.
Before you call, you might wonder…
How much does tree removal cost in Sanford or Broadway, NC?
It depends on the tree's height, trunk diameter, condition, and how close it stands to structures, fences, and power lines. A small open-yard tree costs far less than a 90-foot pine leaning over a roof. That's why we give free on-site estimates — you get a firm written price before any work starts.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Lee County?
For most single-family residential properties in Lee County there's no permit required to remove a tree on your own land. If you live in a community with an HOA — like Carolina Trace or Westlake Valley — check your covenants first; some require approval. We're happy to point you in the right direction during the estimate.
Can you remove a tree that's right next to my house?
Yes. Tight-quarters removal is our specialty. Using a bucket truck and rigging, we dismantle the tree from the top down in controlled sections, lowering each piece on ropes so nothing free-falls near your roof, deck, or fence.
Does tree removal include hauling away the wood and debris?
Yes — our standard removal includes chipping the brush, hauling debris, and raking the work area clean. If you'd like to keep firewood rounds, just tell us and we'll buck them to length and stack them instead, usually at a lower price.
Is the stump included in tree removal?
Standard removal cuts the tree to a low stump. Grinding the stump below grade is a separate service we can add to the same visit — most customers bundle them. See our stump grinding service or ask during your estimate.
How soon can you remove my tree?
For hazardous trees we prioritize scheduling, and true emergencies get 24/7 response. Routine removals are typically scheduled within days, not weeks — being a local Broadway crew keeps our drive time and your wait time short.
Get a firm price on your tree removal.
Send a few details and Chad will follow up to schedule a free on-site look — or skip the form and call. Either way, the estimate costs nothing.