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AJ Home Builder LLC
5.0(
8
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"AJ HB took down 5 crepe Myrtle trees that were too near the house and sick with fungus. They ground the stumps, cut back some pampas grass and hauled away all the debris. Then I asked him to do our pine straw. He’s a hard worker, showed up when he said he would and gave us a fair price. Communication between us was very good and he’s super polite and aims to please the customer. Would definitely hire again."
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M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can."
Master bedroom
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+10

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lackey Lawn
New to Angi
Tree Trimming

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

At Lackey Lawn, we're proud to serve our local community with dependable, quality lawn care. With over 5 years of experience, we focus on honest service, clear communication, and showing up when we say we will. Our goal is simple: keep your property looking great while building lasting relationships with our customers.

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Avaron
New to Angi
Tree Trimming

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Avaron provides professional lawn care and exterior property maintenance with a focus on property condition, presentation, and long-term care. Every visit is more than mowing—we look for issues homeowners often miss, including drainage concerns, storm damage, overgrowth, safety hazards, fence and gate problems, and other exterior conditions that may need attention. We proudly serve homeowners, rental properties, estates, and vacant properties throughout Pender, Onslow, and New Hanover Counties. Our goal is simple: keep your property looking its best while helping protect its value.

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Tree pruning is a common and helpful tree maintenance technique that involves carefully cutting and trimming unwanted branches so that the tree can continue to grow and thrive. Pruning is done carefully and intentionally. Tree topping is a frowned-upon method that involves removing and cutting most or the entirety of the top of the tree, including structurally important branches.

Dead tree branches should be removed, because they can cause the tree to lose nutrients. They can also make the tree more susceptible to disease and pests. Removing dead and diseased branches can help the tree recover and increase the odds of saving a dying tree. Make sure to prune the tree correctly to avoid damaging it further.

Dead trees are dangerous for several reasons. They are structurally compromised and prone to branch or trunk failure, which can pose a significant safety risk to people, vehicles, and nearby structures. Dead trees can also harbor pests like termites, which may spread to other trees or your home. If a tree died from a disease, it could spread the illness to healthy trees. Additionally, the dry wood is highly flammable, increasing fire risk.

Trimming a tree can take anywhere from just two hours to a full day, depending on the age of the tree, the number of trees, and the species. Young trees are generally easier to trim, as their branches are often thinner in diameter and easier to reach compared to mature trees. They also tend to be healthier. If you haven’t trimmed your trees before or it’s been a while, the process could take even longer.

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.

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