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Trees and shrubs trimming or removal pros in Charleston

Avatar for Greener Grass Landscaping
Greener Grass Landscaping
1023 Rifle Range Rd
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Greener Grass Landscaping
1023 Rifle Range Rd
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
184 local quotes requested

With over 17 years of experience, Greener Grass Landscaping team is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!

"Excellent Service!!"

Milton A on October 2024

With over 17 years of experience, Greener Grass Landscaping team is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!

"Excellent Service!!"

Milton A on October 2024


Avatar for Reedy Creek Tree Services LLC
Reedy Creek Tree Services LLC
4870 Lanes Bridge Rd
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Reedy Creek Tree Services LLC
4870 Lanes Bridge Rd
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
393 local quotes requested

Family owned business with over 10 years of experience handling all your Tree Service needs- trimming, removal, debris removal.

"Reedy Creek Tree Service was amazing. Their communication with me was above and beyond. I am in Kentucky and the work was in Georgia. They sent video immediately after job was complete. The job was done quickly and way below my timeline. From start of first communication to job completed was 6 days. I would recommend them to anyone."

Rhonda N on June 2025

Family owned business with over 10 years of experience handling all your Tree Service needs- trimming, removal, debris removal.

"Reedy Creek Tree Service was amazing. Their communication with me was above and beyond. I am in Kentucky and the work was in Georgia. They sent video immediately after job was complete. The job was done quickly and way below my timeline. From start of first communication to job completed was 6 days. I would recommend them to anyone."

Rhonda N on June 2025


Avatar for Ace Basin Tree Service
Ace Basin Tree Service
Walterboro
4.33(
6
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Approved Pro
Ace Basin Tree Service
Walterboro
4.33(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
518 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We specialize in tree removal, trimming, and stump grinding. Please ask us about discounts for military and first responders. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Very well, donenan excellent job"

Brian W on June 2025

As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We specialize in tree removal, trimming, and stump grinding. Please ask us about discounts for military and first responders. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Very well, donenan excellent job"

Brian W on June 2025


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Mike's Tree Service & Stump Removal LLC
203 Factors Walk
4.72(
43
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Approved Pro
Mike's Tree Service & Stump Removal LLC
203 Factors Walk
4.72(
43
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
270 local quotes requested

We specialize in tree services: pruning, tree removal, stump removal and more. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out all the services we offer below and call or click to schedule a free estimate today! We look forward to serving you and your tree care needs!

"Without any reservations I would highly recommended Mike’s Tree Service for any residential tree removal. The crew spent two days removing 13 trees from our property. They were very professional, organized, friendly, and efficient. Safety was their first priority. After each tree was removed they cleaned the area and all debris was disposed of with their equipment. My yard is clean and has never looked better! Mike’s crew will be recommended by me to all my neighbors. And Mike is so nice to work with. He stayed in good communication with me before and after the project."

Betty P on March 2025

We specialize in tree services: pruning, tree removal, stump removal and more. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out all the services we offer below and call or click to schedule a free estimate today! We look forward to serving you and your tree care needs!

"Without any reservations I would highly recommended Mike’s Tree Service for any residential tree removal. The crew spent two days removing 13 trees from our property. They were very professional, organized, friendly, and efficient. Safety was their first priority. After each tree was removed they cleaned the area and all debris was disposed of with their equipment. My yard is clean and has never looked better! Mike’s crew will be recommended by me to all my neighbors. And Mike is so nice to work with. He stayed in good communication with me before and after the project."

Betty P on March 2025


Avatar for AAA Union Tree Service & Stump Removal
AAA Union Tree Service & Stump Removal
907 S Duncan Byp
4.61(
33
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Approved Pro
AAA Union Tree Service & Stump Removal
907 S Duncan Byp
4.61(
33
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
2550 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

We service all of South Carolina, Augusta Georgia, . We’ve been in business for 50 years. Owner operated. We do not use sub contractors. We can do residential or commercial. Our goal is to please the customer. We are licensed and insured. We have done work for the State Highway Department and have completed city contracts as well. also added demolition.We offer 24 hour and emergency service. Additional phone number - 864.426.6701...803.722.0054

"My spouse and I have used AAA multiple times. This time, we called Brenda and her team to remove multiple trees after Helene hit. One tree was a massive oak that was leaning and diseased. Brenda came, give us a very fair and reasonable estimate, and started the job a few days later. Her team is professional, very well trained and work efficiently. Everything was completed in about 2 days. I highly, highly recommend Brenda and her team for all your tree removal needs in SC, NC and GA."

Lisa F on November 2024

We service all of South Carolina, Augusta Georgia, . We’ve been in business for 50 years. Owner operated. We do not use sub contractors. We can do residential or commercial. Our goal is to please the customer. We are licensed and insured. We have done work for the State Highway Department and have completed city contracts as well. also added demolition.We offer 24 hour and emergency service. Additional phone number - 864.426.6701...803.722.0054

"My spouse and I have used AAA multiple times. This time, we called Brenda and her team to remove multiple trees after Helene hit. One tree was a massive oak that was leaning and diseased. Brenda came, give us a very fair and reasonable estimate, and started the job a few days later. Her team is professional, very well trained and work efficiently. Everything was completed in about 2 days. I highly, highly recommend Brenda and her team for all your tree removal needs in SC, NC and GA."

Lisa F on November 2024


East Coast Tree Service
PO Box 50332
4.72(
18
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Approved Pro
East Coast Tree Service
PO Box 50332
4.72(
18
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
325 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

We specialize in tree removal, stump grinding and tree trimming! We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see our services below and call - or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Landis Bunton, East Coast Tree Service, LLC, arrived at our home, quickly assessed that the 2 dead trees needed to go and a water oak as dying and should be felled. He quoted $1,000, a remarkably low number based on our past experience, and expected he could do the work in 2 weeks. We called him after 5 days as some of our plans had changed and asked whether he could get to the work sooner. He promised a callback and shortly committed to the next day at 8:30am, exceeding our expectations. Next day on time his bucket truck, chipper, tractor and grinder showed up with a crew of 5-6 very professional workmen who got right to work. They felled the water oak with the bucket truck and ropes so that adjacent structures were not damaged while crews dropped the 2 dead oaks. All wood not chipped was cut to fireplace size and the smaller pieces chipped and left for us. I had done some tree trimming and my wife asked if a little more wood could be cut away which they did at no charge. All workmen I talked with were personable and willing to answer my questions. After 3 hours Landis showed to confirm our satisfaction and receive payment. He offered to deliver more wood chips when he was in the area at no charge. Landis runs a very professional operation, and I recommend him highly."

Bob B on December 2024

We specialize in tree removal, stump grinding and tree trimming! We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see our services below and call - or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Landis Bunton, East Coast Tree Service, LLC, arrived at our home, quickly assessed that the 2 dead trees needed to go and a water oak as dying and should be felled. He quoted $1,000, a remarkably low number based on our past experience, and expected he could do the work in 2 weeks. We called him after 5 days as some of our plans had changed and asked whether he could get to the work sooner. He promised a callback and shortly committed to the next day at 8:30am, exceeding our expectations. Next day on time his bucket truck, chipper, tractor and grinder showed up with a crew of 5-6 very professional workmen who got right to work. They felled the water oak with the bucket truck and ropes so that adjacent structures were not damaged while crews dropped the 2 dead oaks. All wood not chipped was cut to fireplace size and the smaller pieces chipped and left for us. I had done some tree trimming and my wife asked if a little more wood could be cut away which they did at no charge. All workmen I talked with were personable and willing to answer my questions. After 3 hours Landis showed to confirm our satisfaction and receive payment. He offered to deliver more wood chips when he was in the area at no charge. Landis runs a very professional operation, and I recommend him highly."

Bob B on December 2024


Avatar for One yard away
One yard away
4.79(
14
)
Approved Pro
One yard away
4.79(
14
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
408 local quotes requested

High quality yard work without the high prices. One yard away have served the Charleston area for 10 years. We're different than the rest, we respect our clients and all ways do our best. That's the one yard away way!

"Teon & Jamie did a very thorough job. They were able to come the same day I contacted them and completed everything I needed with efficiency and expertise. I will be having them come every six weeks now. I highly recommend One Yard Away."

Sherry A on June 2025

High quality yard work without the high prices. One yard away have served the Charleston area for 10 years. We're different than the rest, we respect our clients and all ways do our best. That's the one yard away way!

"Teon & Jamie did a very thorough job. They were able to come the same day I contacted them and completed everything I needed with efficiency and expertise. I will be having them come every six weeks now. I highly recommend One Yard Away."

Sherry A on June 2025


Avatar for Charleston Stump Stompers and Tree Service
Charleston Stump Stompers and Tree Service
PO Box 1736
4.64(
89
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Approved Pro
Charleston Stump Stompers and Tree Service
PO Box 1736
4.64(
89
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
323 local quotes requested

Charleston Stump Stompers and Tree service employs seven professional tree service providers and has an ISA Certified Arborist on location at each job. We are licensed to do business in Mt. Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, City of Charleston, North Charleston, Goose Creek, Summerville, Ladson, Hanahan, Kiawah and Seabrook Islands among other areas. We provide tree assessment and ISA Certified letters when required for permitting.

"I don’t typically give all 5 stars reviews, but Charleston Stump Stompers and Tree Service is truly worthy of it. We needed three trees removed (including one 40 foot pine tree) and stump grinded, a bush stump grinded and our front trees pruned. This order was made during the frequent storms we had late in 2018. Your ground needs to be pretty dry in order to prevent damage from the equipment needed to roll into your yard. Communication is very critical to me in regards to a company’s performance (almost as important as quality of service). This company’s communication is excellent as they went above and beyond to keep me informed about possible dates (due to weather), proposing to shift schedules to work with me and always make me feel like Priority #1. Their quality of work was outstanding and my yard looked even better than when they started. The staff is very friendly, local and down to Earth. Highly recommended! I have no problem recommending this company to neighbors asking about my tree work."

Rob B on March 2019

Charleston Stump Stompers and Tree service employs seven professional tree service providers and has an ISA Certified Arborist on location at each job. We are licensed to do business in Mt. Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, City of Charleston, North Charleston, Goose Creek, Summerville, Ladson, Hanahan, Kiawah and Seabrook Islands among other areas. We provide tree assessment and ISA Certified letters when required for permitting.

"I don’t typically give all 5 stars reviews, but Charleston Stump Stompers and Tree Service is truly worthy of it. We needed three trees removed (including one 40 foot pine tree) and stump grinded, a bush stump grinded and our front trees pruned. This order was made during the frequent storms we had late in 2018. Your ground needs to be pretty dry in order to prevent damage from the equipment needed to roll into your yard. Communication is very critical to me in regards to a company’s performance (almost as important as quality of service). This company’s communication is excellent as they went above and beyond to keep me informed about possible dates (due to weather), proposing to shift schedules to work with me and always make me feel like Priority #1. Their quality of work was outstanding and my yard looked even better than when they started. The staff is very friendly, local and down to Earth. Highly recommended! I have no problem recommending this company to neighbors asking about my tree work."

Rob B on March 2019


Avatar for Heartwood Tree Care LLC
Heartwood Tree Care LLC
Heartwood Tree Care, LLC
5.00(
14
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Approved Pro
Heartwood Tree Care LLC
Heartwood Tree Care, LLC
5.00(
14
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
446 local quotes requested

ALERT: HURRICANE SEASON JUNE 1 - NOVEMBER 30 Locally owned tree experts with 20 years experience of low country trees and their unique qualities. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. See all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Crew arrived as scheduled, they were friendly and professional and did a fabulous job, even made additional trims after a walkthrough. Several of my neighbors also asked them for help while they were at my house and they were happy to help them as well. Very pleased with their professionalism, knowledge of proper pruning and outcome. Thanks very much!"

Sherry G on August 2024

ALERT: HURRICANE SEASON JUNE 1 - NOVEMBER 30 Locally owned tree experts with 20 years experience of low country trees and their unique qualities. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. See all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Crew arrived as scheduled, they were friendly and professional and did a fabulous job, even made additional trims after a walkthrough. Several of my neighbors also asked them for help while they were at my house and they were happy to help them as well. Very pleased with their professionalism, knowledge of proper pruning and outcome. Thanks very much!"

Sherry G on August 2024


Avatar for Ocean Breeze Property Maintenance & Repair
Ocean Breeze Property Maintenance & Repair
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Ocean Breeze Property Maintenance & Repair
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1075 local quotes requested

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Mark was on time and came prepared to work! He mulched our entire front yard and took care in doing it. He kept everything neat through the process and respected the plants that he had to work around. Our palmetto tree was in bad shape and needed trimming. He made it look beautiful again. He worked most of the day and returned bright and early the next day to finish up. He also cut the grass in our backyard and edged. He was mannerly and the most important thing he was not in a hurry to finish. He was more interested in doing a good job. We plan on Mark coming back in September or October to replace rotten wood on our deck."

Sherry C on August 2024

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Mark was on time and came prepared to work! He mulched our entire front yard and took care in doing it. He kept everything neat through the process and respected the plants that he had to work around. Our palmetto tree was in bad shape and needed trimming. He made it look beautiful again. He worked most of the day and returned bright and early the next day to finish up. He also cut the grass in our backyard and edged. He was mannerly and the most important thing he was not in a hurry to finish. He was more interested in doing a good job. We plan on Mark coming back in September or October to replace rotten wood on our deck."

Sherry C on August 2024

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FAQs for tree service projects in Charleston, SC

You might remove a tree for free if it’s small, easy to reach, and your city doesn’t require a permit. Call the planning or public works office first to be sure. If they give you the green light, follow all safety rules, wear protective gear, and ask a friend to spot you. When in doubt—or if the tree is tall—hire a pro instead.

In many cities, you’ll need a permit—sometimes even an arborist’s report—before cutting down a tree. Start by calling your local building or planning department. They’ll tell you whether the tree is protected, how big it can be before a permit kicks in, and whether the work has to be done by a licensed pro. Get written approval before scheduling the job to stay on the right side of local rules.

It’s best to leave healthy trees alone—they add shade, boost curb appeal, and support wildlife. Take one down only if it’s dead, diseased beyond saving, or posing a real safety risk. Check local rules first; many areas protect heritage or street trees. 

When removal seems necessary, bring in a licensed arborist for an on-site assessment and written recommendation before you book the crew.

If you’re torn between trimming, pruning, or full removal, start with an honest health check. Trim to shape the canopy or encourage new growth. Prune when you spot broken or diseased branches that could spread trouble. 

Plan on removal only if the trunk is hollow, several major limbs are dead, storm damage is extensive, or the tree leans dangerously toward a structure.

A tree that’s 15 to 20 feet from your home isn’t automatically a problem. Healthy, small species often coexist just fine with houses. Trouble starts when the trunk shows decay, roots crack the foundation, or overhanging branches threaten the roof. Bring in a licensed arborist for a close look and written recommendation before you decide to remove or simply prune.

Timing hinges on size and complexity. A small tree might be gone in a few hours, a mid-sized one in half a day, and a giant could keep the crew busy for one to two full workdays. Add extra time if you’re grinding the stump, hauling wood, or navigating tight spaces near power lines or fences.

The Charleston, SC homeowners’ guide to trees and shrubs trimmings or removals
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