How it works, and how to choose a tree service

Step by step

1. You reach out. Call (910) 543-1576 or request your free estimate online. Calls may be recorded for quality.
2. We pass your request to one local crew. Your details go to a tree crew that works your town, not to a long list of companies.
3. The crew contacts you to ask questions, look at the tree in person or from photos, and quote the job.
4. You decide. There is no obligation. If you want a second opinion, get one.

What we are, and what we are not

• We are focused on Wilmington, Leland, Hampstead, Southport, Oak Island and nearby areas only.
• We are not a national lead directory, and we don't sell your details to multiple companies.
• Our service is free for homeowners. Our about page explains who we are and how we check the facts on this site.
• We don't do the tree work ourselves. The crew you speak with is an independent local business, and its quote, schedule and work are between you and them.

How to choose a tree service: a checklist

1. Get it in writing. An itemized quote should say what is cut, whether the stump is ground, and whether the wood is hauled, chipped or left. See what a fair tree removal price looks like.
2. Ask for proof of insurance coverage. Ask for a current certificate showing liability and workers' compensation coverage, and call the insurer if anything looks off. Tree work is dangerous, and you don't want a claim landing on your homeowner policy.
3. Ask how the tree comes down. Near a house or lines, expect sectional removal with ropes, and sometimes a crane or bucket truck. Utility lines need the utility.
4. Ask about permits. Wilmington, Southport and Oak Island all have tree rules in some cases. Agree in writing who checks and who applies. See our tree rules guide.
5. Ask about credentials if you need them. For a hazard assessment or an arborist report, ask who will do it and read what ISA certification means and how to verify it.
6. Watch for red flags. Full payment up front, cash-only deals, pressure to decide on the spot, and "topping" a healthy tree are all reasons to slow down. After big storms, be careful with door-to-door offers.

Common questions

How do I choose a tree service?

Get a written, itemized quote; ask for proof of liability and workers' compensation insurance coverage; ask how the tree will come down and what happens to the wood and stump; check whether a permit is needed and who gets it; and be wary of anyone who asks for full payment up front or knocks on doors right after a storm.

Does it cost anything to request a quote?

No. Sending a request or calling is free, and you are under no obligation to hire anyone.

Are you a national directory?

No. We focus only on Wilmington and nearby towns, and we pass each request to a local crew rather than selling it to a list of companies.