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Top-Rated Tree service pros in Effingham - Updated Nov 2026

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SOUTHJAM TREE SERVICE LLC
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Edward showed up on time to give me a reasonable price for the job. The job was done on a timely manner and any debris was removed from my property. I highly recommend Southjam Tree Service for your tree removal project."
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Robert's Landscaping
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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"These guys did a fantastic job! They are hard working, friendly, and very thorough. We needed a tree cut down and branches from another tree trimmed. They also didn't take as long as I thought it would. We live in Cheraw so they do service this area. Would definitely hire them again."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
L & A Vegetation Services, LLC
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

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My name is Gabriela, and I bring over 10 years of experience in the tree service industry. I take pride in providing reliable, honest, and professional work across North Carolina and beyond.\nI understand that inviting someone onto your property requires trust — that’s why I treat every job as if it were my own home. From small trimming jobs to large removals and emergency storm clean-up, I’m committed to doing the job safely and the right way the first time.\nFully licensed and insured. Available 24/7 when you need it most.

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Main St Works
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Offers commercial services

A veteran-owned & operated property services business dedicated to delivering old-school service with modern efficiency. We serve the Pee Dee area and beyond, providing a suite of professional services dedicated to exceptional care & customer satisfaction

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H&T Land and Lawn
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+2 more

Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We are a small family business. I started this back in March of 2024 so that my son, Dad and I can spend time together enjoying what we like doing, Spending time together in the outdoors. We do forestry mulching, lot clearing, dirt work, demolition, driveways, pond bank clearing, debris hauling and more. We currently have 2 skid steers with attachments, a mid size excavator with attachments, tractors and dump trailers. We are licensed and insured. We take pride in our work and seeing our customers happy when their dreams and visions are coming together. We want that lasting relationships and repeat clients. So let H&T Land and Lawn become part of your family.

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Tree Service FAQs, answered by experts

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

A tree branch should start to form roots in about three months. It can take about a year for a tree branch to develop roots strong enough to go in the ground. For best results, start several branches because, no matter how closely you follow instructions, they won’t all form roots. Compost any that aren’t thriving.

The best time to transplant a tree is when it is dormant. For many trees, this means either in the fall after the leaves have dropped (around October or November) or in early spring before new growth begins (around March). The ideal timing can depend on the type of tree. Deciduous trees do well when moved in early spring or fall, while evergreens are best transplanted in early spring or late summer. For example, pine trees are best moved in early fall, but maples prefer late fall. Avoid transplanting in winter, as the frozen or hard, cold soil poses a significant risk to the roots and prevents the tree from acclimating properly.

Sometimes, knowing when you need tree-trimming services is straightforward, and other times, you have to do some investigating. Some tell-tale signs that you should have your tree trimmed include:

  • A poorly-formed tree with unruly branches, which makes the tree appear odd-shaped. 

  • A tree with tall or large branches that interfere with power lines or your home’s exterior.

  • A tree that provides too much shade in the yard due to branch overgrowth.

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