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C Gull Tree Service
4.6(
71
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Morehead City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Highly recommend C Gull tree service! They were professional and did an outstanding job from start to finish. Their pricing was fair and they clearly take pride in their work. If you need a job done right this is the company to call!"
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Adam's Tree Service
5.0(
5
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Morehead City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Customers say: Quick response

"Adam's Tree Service did an amazing job with the five (5) trees I wanted taken down, taken away, and grinding down the stumps!! Had two other companies (referred by someone) come by and one agreed to a price, but never showed back up. After that, I looked up a tree service and Adam's Tree Service popped up. I called, and Adam's Tree Service was able to come by my property that day and we agreed on a price. The price was so reasonable for what I was asking. He told me that it could take his crew about 3 weeks before getting started but would call me to let me know when they will start (this is vacation property). Because of the price I was quoted, I worried that it would be another no show. Well, after only two weeks, I received a phone call to let me know that they would be at the property. When I returned to the property, all the work was done, and I was very satisfied!! I spoke with my neighbors who told me that she had never seen a tree service crew work as well as this crew worked. She said that she had spoken with them and they were very polite and worked hard. If I have any other trees to be removed, I will be calling Adam's Tree Service!!!! Also, I would highly recommend their services to everyone!!!!"
Bucket Truck
Bucket Truck
Before and after
Response time20 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Perfect Lawn and Home
4.4(
12
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Morehead City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Adam is very professional, on time, thorough. Estimated completion of painting ceilings and walls in three bedrooms, dining room, kitchen, livingroom was 5 days. Job was completed in 3 days."
Outdoor Storage Construction
Flagstone Patio
Lawn Maintenance
Lawn Care
Land and Lot Clearing

+7

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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WR Land Services LLC
5.0(
5
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Tree Removal

Serving Morehead City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used WCR Hauling on several occasion. The young man, Wade, that has come to my house is prompt and hard working. WCR hauled away a bunch of items that I just didn't know how to get rid of. They did it quickly, cleanly, and their prices were very fair. Especially when you consider that he had to take my stuff to a dump and cover those prices. I would highly recommend them without hesitation."
Forestry Mulching
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
South East Property Preservation
5.0(
1
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Tree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Morehead City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

South East Property Preservation is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. \n

Response time40 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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C Gull Tree Service
4.6(
69
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Morehead City, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service, affordably priced and executed with military-style efficiency! These folks were right on time and removed two dead trees completely from our property in a few short hours. Karl the owner personally came out to supervise the work and led by example, hauling away much of the downed tree himself. I highly recommend this company for your tree removal needs!"
Large Tree Removal
Tree Trimming
Brush Hogging/Tractor Work
Land Clearing
Land Clearing/Stump Grinding

+19

Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Late winter is ideal, but if you’re pruning apple trees in the spring, prune them as early as possible in the season. You want to ensure your tree is just creeping out of dormancy and hasn’t started pushing out new growth. If you prune your tree too late into spring, you generally won’t see results until the following year.

That said, there’s no pruning season for unhealthy growth. Remove dead, dying, or diseased branches as soon as you notice them, regardless of the time of year.

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. 

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

For safety reasons, leaning trees are best removed by a professional, as they may often tear away from the hinge, causing you to lose control over where the tree falls. If you choose to cut down a tree leaning slightly, avoid cutting off root protrusions before you start. Make your hinge a little longer than usual by cutting it deeper (up to 30% of the diameter) and applying a wedge into the felling cut on the side the tree is leaning. Stand away from the direction the tree leans while making your felling cut.

Depending on the severity of the damage, a tree might continue healing for years after a split or a break. Saplings can usually bounce back in the spring in one or two seasons, but larger trees might take a few years to regain their former strength. If your tree is showing strong growth and is not dropping limbs, you can consider it healed after the first two seasons.

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