Hickory, NC  ·  ISA Certified Arborist  ·  Fully Insured  ·  20+ Years
Tree Services

Everything A Tree Might Need

Removal, pruning, grinding, feeding, clearing and storm response — done by a crew with an ISA Certified Arborist on staff and 20 years behind it.

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One-Time Services

Pick The One You Need

You don't need a membership for any of this. Most of our work is one-off jobs for homeowners and businesses who need a tree dealt with properly.

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Tree Removal

Hazardous, dead, or too close to the house. Taken down in a controlled way that protects what's underneath it.

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Tree Trimming & Pruning

Crown reduction, thinning and clearance. We rarely ever top a tree — topping ruins them, and we'll explain why.

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Stump Grinding & Removal

Ground out below grade and cleared away, so you can plant, pave or just have your lawn back.

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Emergency Tree Service

Storm damage and urgent hazards. Our line is answered 24/7 by a real person.

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Fertilization & Tree Health

Deep-root feeding and health assessment. Sometimes the right answer is saving the tree, not removing it.

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Crane-Assisted Work

Tight access, work over structures, nowhere for a tree to fall. We lift it out in sections instead.

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Forestry Mulching & Land Clearing

Lots, acreage and overgrowth cleared and left usable rather than churned up.

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Storm Damage Response

Cleanup, hauling, and an honest assessment of which remaining trees are now a risk.

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Snow Removal & Ice Management

The same trucks and crews, working through the winter for homes and commercial lots.

How We Work

What To Expect

1. A Real Assessment

An ISA Certified Arborist looks at the tree, the target beneath it, and the access. Sometimes we'll tell you a tree can be saved rather than removed.

2. A Written Quote

Priced before we start. Our customers tell us the final invoice matches the quote — that's the standard.

3. Equipment Matched To The Job

Crane, bucket, climbers, skid steer, mulcher. The right machine means less time on your property and less damage to it.

4. Cleaned Up Properly

Debris hauled away. Lawn protected while we work. What we leave behind matters as much as what we take.

Certified, Insured, Accountable

ISA Certified Arborist on staff and fully insured — the two things worth checking before anyone puts a saw in your tree.

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Not Sure Which You Need?

Tell us what you're looking at and we'll tell you straight. No charge for coming to look, and no obligation after.

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HoursCalls answered 24/7
Crews on site Mon–Fri
AreaHickory and western North Carolina
Stumps By Dan

Over 20 years 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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