Hickory, NC  ·  ISA Certified Arborist  ·  Fully Insured  ·  200+ Years Combined Crew Experience
Residential Services

Your House Is Under That Tree

Tree work at home is really about everything around the tree — the roof, the lawn, the fence, the neighbor's shed. That's the part we're careful with.

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For Homeowners

What We Do At Houses

Removals Near The House

Tight drops, roped sections, crane where needed. The tree comes down without taking anything with it.

Pruning & Clearance

Limbs off the roof, out of the gutters and away from the service line. Done properly, not topped.

Stump Grinding

Ground out and cleared so you can put lawn, patio or planting back where it was.

Keeping Trees Healthy

Deep-root feeding and assessment for the trees you want to keep — which is usually most of them.

Storm Damage

Something down across the driveway or against the house. Call — our line is answered 24/7.

The Part People Worry About

What We Leave Behind

Most complaints about tree companies aren't about the tree. They're about the lawn afterwards.

Your Lawn, Intact

High-tech equipment with a small footprint, matting where it's needed, and crews who care what the yard looks like when they leave.

The Other Trees Protected

Taking one tree down badly damages three others. Rigging and crane work exist precisely to stop that.

Debris Gone

Hauled away, not stacked at the curb for you to deal with.

Fully Insured

Tree work near a house carries real risk. We carry full insurance so it never becomes yours — certificate available on request.

For Homeowners Who'd Rather Not Worry

The Tree Care Membership

Built for homeowners. A monthly walk of your property by people who know what a failing tree looks like — most tree emergencies were visible months earlier — plus credit that builds toward the work when it's needed.

From $25/month for properties up to 1.5 acres and 25 significant trees. Larger properties priced by tree count and acreage.

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Our Process

How We Work At A House

Most of our work is residential, and most of it happens within a few feet of something that would be expensive to hit.

1. A Free Look

We come out, read the trees and the access, and tell you what actually needs doing. If the honest answer is "less than you thought", that is what you get.

2. A Written Price

Itemized and in writing before we start — what is included, whether the stump is in or out, and what happens to the wood. That number is what the invoice says.

3. The Work Day

We tell you where to park and what to expect for noise. Drop zones set, property protected, and the crew works to a plan rather than improvising.

4. Walk It With You

Cleanup, then a walk round before we leave so anything missed gets sorted while the crew and the chipper are still on site.

Why It Matters

Why It Is Worth Paying Someone

Your House Is Underneath It

On an open lot a mistake costs a fence panel. In a yard it costs a roof, a car or a conservatory, and homeowner policies are not generous about DIY tree work.

Fully Insured

If something goes wrong it is our problem to put right. Ask any contractor for proof of insurance before they climb — we would rather you did.

An Arborist Reads It First

An ISA Certified Arborist on staff means the recommendation is based on the tree's condition rather than on which job invoices higher.

Neighbors And Access

Suburban work means shared fences, tight drives and cars that need moving. Planning that is part of the job, not an afterthought.

Questions

Residential Questions We Get

Do you provide free estimates?

Yes, free and with no obligation, and the written price is what the final invoice says.

Can you get equipment into a small back yard?

Usually. Where a machine cannot reach, the tree is climbed and rigged down by hand, or lifted out with a crane from the front.

Will you damage my lawn?

Heavy equipment leaves tracks, especially on soft ground. We use the least invasive route that works and tell you in advance what it will cross.

Do I need to be home?

Not usually, as long as we have access and have agreed the work in writing. Most homeowners like to be there for the walkthrough at the end.

What happens to the wood and brush?

Chipped and hauled as standard. If you want logs cut to firewood length and left, say so when we quote.

Do you do emergency work at houses?

Yes. Storm damage and hazard trees are answered 24/7. See emergency tree service.

Related

Residential Services

Tree Removal

Hazardous or overgrown trees taken down in a controlled way around the house.

Tree Trimming & Pruning

Clearance off the roof, deadwood out of the crown, weight off heavy limbs.

Stump Grinding

Ground out below grade so you can mow, plant or pave over it.

Tree Health & PHC

Feeding and monitoring for the trees you want to keep.

Free Estimate

Start With A Look

We'll come out, look at the tree and the ground around it, and give you a written price. No charge, no obligation.

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AreaHickory and surrounding areas
Stumps By Dan

Over 200 years of combined crew experience protecting properties across western North Carolina. ISA Certified Arborist on staff. Fully insured.

“I don't just do stumps, you know!”

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