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Top-Rated Arborists in Surf City - Updated Nov 2026

Pope's Lawncare and Landscaping
4.9(
36
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"My experience with Pope's Lawn care was outstanding from start to finish in both customer and lawn care service. I was given a fair price for complete lawn care to include weeding, edging, and cutting the grass along with trimming the hedges. When I was unable to make it home before dark to have a quote made the owner went out, made the quote, and came back out when I was available to personally go over it with me. The time from first call to service being completed was less than 24 hours. 10/10"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Amore Tree Services LLC
5.0(
4
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Best tree service this side of the Carolina's. There's no way I would use any other tree service, he's professional, and you can tell he re-invests into himself and his company by his expertise and professional equipment. Truly a dedicated man. 10/10"
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28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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WR Land Services LLC
5.0(
5
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Tree Removal

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As a General Contractor, I need reliable material deliveries. Time is crucial for me. In my experience with Wade at WCR, I have been blown away by their service, reliability, and genuine care for their customers. I never have to worry about how to move materials, because their knowledge and experience manage all of the logistics. Their prices are very competitive, so I m able to use their services without breaking the bank. I have been and will be a longtime customer. I suggest others do the same."
Forestry Mulching
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
SydNature Services LLC
New to Angi
Tree Trimming

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Hi, I’m Gerald, a dependable and hardworking professional who takes pride in providing quality service and treating every customer’s home with care and respect. I have hands-on experience with moving, furniture handling, plumbing assistance, maintenance, material handling, and other residential and commercial work.\n\nWhen you hire me, you can expect professionalism, attention to detail, safe work practices, and a commitment to getting the job done right. I understand that inviting someone into your home requires trust, and I work hard to earn that trust on every job.\n\nMy goal is simple: provide dependable service, take care of your property, and leave every customer satisfied with the work.

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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Yes, carefully prune back dead branches—don’t wait for pruning season. This helps keep your maple tree healthy and also helps prevent large branches from falling unexpectedly. Don’t seal the cut branch—trees can naturally take care of these wounds—but be sure to remove any source of fungus or pest infestation to help save the tree.

Unless there’s some sort of rule in your community’s homeowners’ association that requires you to remove a stump, there’s no law that says you have to take it out. If you’re not wedded to the idea of removing it, there are plenty of ways to get creative with this tree remnant. Using the stump as the medium for a wood carving or turning it into a planter are just two examples of ways to repurpose a tree stump.

It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.

In the short term, you’ll have a lot of fallen trees to deal with. Tree removal services costs typically start at $200 per tree and increase based on species and size. Then, you’ll have to deal with the loss of trees: That means a loss of shade and a greater risk of rain runoff and erosion. Also, you’ll miss out on the health and aesthetic benefits of having trees on your property, which could even affect the resale value of your home.

That being said, cutting down a tree it’s not always a bad idea. Trees growing too close to rooftops can present fire hazards or debris problems. You may need to remove diseased or dying trees to prevent future issues.

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