Winston-Salem Tree Experts | Emergency Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding & Removal
Winston-Salem Tree Experts handles tree removal, tree trimming, stump grinding, and emergency storm cleanup for homes and businesses across Forsyth County. We’re locally owned, and we’ve been at it for 31 years and counting. Our founder, Edward Anderson, has worked in the tree industry since the early 80s, and in 1995 he and his brother Clark started this company. Today, our team has grown to over 40 employees, ready to handle your job from your first call.
Here’s what you can expect. We’ll get you a fast estimate within 1 to 3 days, and most jobs are finished within 1 to 2 days of starting, though larger projects may take longer. Most residential work runs between $300 and $2,500, depending on the tree and the site. You’re sure that those who’ll work on your property can be trusted. We carry workers’ compensation and general liability insurance, and we hold a general contractor license and an NC pesticide applicator license. Our crews include ISA Certified Arborists, Certified Tree Workers, and TRAQ-qualified specialists, along with crane operator certification, OSHA training, and CPR and aerial rescue skills. Safety isn’t an afterthought here. Give us a call, and let’s get your trees taken care of.
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Our Professional Tree Services for Winston-Salem Homes
Tree Removal
Winston-Salem Tree Experts handles tree removal, tree cutting, and tree felling for large, mature, and unwanted trees near your house, building, fence, or driveway. Sectional tree removal and crane-assisted methods keep difficult-access and confined-space jobs safe. Options include:
- Sectional dismantling and technical tree take-down
- Crane tree removal or bucket-truck removal
- Multiple tree removal and disposal
- Tree removal with stump grinding
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Our tree trimming and pruning keeps mature, shade, ornamental, and fruit trees healthy, from overgrown tree trimming to canopy shaping. Our work typically includes:
- Crown thinning, crown reduction, structural pruning
- Crown raising, canopy lifting, crown cleaning
- Deadwood removal for dead branches and diseased limbs
Our Winston-Salem experts also clear limbs over roofs, branches over driveways, and branch trimming away from the house.
Stump Grinding
Our stump grinding service clears old, large, and multiple stumps with a professional stump grinder. Depending on your needs, we can include:
- Grind below grade for below-ground grinding
- Surface root removal, exposed root removal, major-root removal
- Stump grindings removal, backfill, leveling, hole filling
Consider stump removal or extraction to prep for sod or replanting.
Emergency Tree Removal
Our emergency tree removal works especially well for urgent tree removal when a tree on a house, tree on a roof, or tree on a car puts your property at risk. We also handle:
- Same-day fallen tree removal, downed tree removal
- Wind-damaged, ice-damaged, lightning-damaged, uprooted, split tree, or partially fallen trees
- Hanging limb removal, broken branch removal, emergency limb removal
- Storm cleanup
Brush Removal And Hauling
Our brush removal and hauling clears fallen branches, limbs, brush piles, and logs from your property. A typical job includes:
- Brush hauling, branch hauling, and limb hauling
- Wood chipping and brush chipping
- Tree removal cleanup, tree trimming cleanup, and stump grinding debris cleanup
- Tree waste removal and tree branch disposal
Consider residential tree debris cleanup for storm-fallen branches, overgrown yards, or brush pile removal.
Dead Tree Removal
We handle dead tree removal, dying tree removal, hazardous tree removal, and dangerous tree removal, matched to the condition of each tree. Our team evaluates every tree individually rather than using a standard approach. Removal includes:
- Sectional removal for diseased, leaning, or unstable trees
- Crane-assisted or bucket-truck removal for structurally damaged trees
- Debris cleanup after the job
Our Prime Commercial Tree Services In Winston-Salem, NC
Commercial Tree Removal
Winston-Salem’s commercial properties, including offices near the Innovation Quarter, often need tree removal around buildings. We handle tree cutting, tree felling, and tree take-down for large or mature trees. Our work in Winston-Salem Tree Experts includes:
- Sectional tree removal and tree dismantling near building
- Crane tree removal or bucket-truck removal
- Difficult-access, confined-space, and multiple tree jobs
- Tree removal and disposal with stump grinding
Commercial Tree Trimming & Pruning
Commercial tree trimming and pruning keeps retail centers, offices, and apartment communities safe and presentable. We handle overgrown tree trimming, tree pruning, and canopy shaping for mature, shade, and ornamental trees. Your trimming and pruning work includes all these more:
- Crown thinning, crown reduction, crown raising, and canopy lifting
- Deadwood removal for dead branches and diseased limbs
- Limbs over roof and branches over driveway trimming
Clearance Pruning
Clearance pruning keeps trees from blocking property access and visibility, which matters for commercial sites and accessibility requirements. Our building clearance pruning includes:
- Roof clearance to keep limbs off roofing and gutters
- Parking-lot, sidewalk, driveway, road, and sign clearance
- Crown raising and canopy lifting for overhead space
- Deadwood removal to reduce falling limbs
Consider clearance pruning for Winston-Salem retail centers, office parks, apartment communities, and school campuses.
Lot Clearing And Tree And Brush Clearing
We handle lot clearing, tree clearing, and brush clearing for wooded and overgrown lots, from selective clearing to underbrush clearing and small-tree and sapling clearing. Our team also provides invasive tree removal, tree clearing and debris removal, and brush clearing and hauling. Every job is matched to your site, including fence-line, boundary-line, access-road, and construction-site clearing.
Storm Debris Cleanup
After a storm, fallen branches, limbs, and logs can block entrances and damage property, so we build our storm debris cleanup around fast, thorough clearing. Our crews handle tree debris removal, brush removal, brush hauling, and log removal, along with wood chipping, brush chipping, and brush piles. We also provide tree removal cleanup, trimming cleanup, and job-site debris hauling.
Commercial Stump Grinding
Our commercial stump grinding clears old, large, and multiple stumps from parking lots, sidewalks, medians, building perimeters, and job sites. Winston-Salem Tree Experts use a stump grinder to grind below grade, with below-ground grinding, stump removal, and stump extraction available. Each job includes stump grindings removal, backfill, leveling, and hole filling, plus surface root removal and prep for sod or replanting.
Why Customers Choose Us for Tree Services in Wilson-Salem
Fully Insured, Fully Protected
Tree work is risky, and you shouldn’t carry that risk. Winston-Salem Tree Experts carry workers’ compensation and general liability insurance on every job, so your property and our crew are covered. Property managers and HOA boards, we’re happy to send a certificate of insurance before work begins.
Licensed for the Job
We hold a general contractor license and an NC pesticide applicator license from the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS). That means we can handle large site projects and treat trees for pests and disease without handing you off to another company. When we need heavy lifting, our crane operators carry NCCCO certification or equivalent.
Certified Arborists on Your Team
Our crews include ISA Certified Arborists with at least 3 years of full-time arboriculture experience, and ISA Certified Tree Workers (Climber/Aerial Lift Specialist). Our team also holds the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ), which matters when a tree is hazardous or when an insurance company or commercial client needs a clear answer.
A Safety-First Crew
Our TCIA-certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) and OSHA 10 and 30-hour training reflect how we run every job. We follow ANSI Z133 safety standards, and our crews are trained in First Aid, CPR, and aerial rescue. Commercial clients often ask for these credentials, and we’re glad to provide them.
Our Winston-Salem Tree Experts Service Process
We Look at the Tree and the Site Before We Cut
Our Winston-Salem Tree Experts team doesn’t want to start a job without knowing what could go wrong. Within 1 to 3 days of your call, we visit your property to look at the tree’s condition, the surrounding structures, and the access to the work area. This helps us spot hazards like dead limbs, leaning trunks, and nearby roofs, fences, or driveways, so we can plan the safest approach.
We Check Permits and Property Rules First
Some Winston-Salem neighborhoods, including local historic districts, have review requirements for tree removal. We help you find out whether your property needs approval before we start, and we plan the work around those requirements. For commercial properties, we also coordinate with property managers and HOA boards on scheduling, access, and insurance documentation.
We Match the Method to the Tree
Not every tree should come down the same way. Depending on the tree’s size, condition, and what’s around it, we may recommend sectional removal, crane-assisted removal, or bucket-truck work rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach. For trimming and pruning, we choose the cuts that fit the tree’s species and health, not just what’s quickest.
We Follow Safety Standards on Every Job
Our crews work to ANSI Z133 safety standards and use the training and equipment each job requires. We set up work zones to protect people and property, and we keep the crew’s roles clear before the first cut. If a job involves power lines, we don’t take chances. We follow the proper procedures for work near utilities.
We Clean Up Before We Leave
A finished job should look finished. We haul away branches, limbs, and logs, and we can chip brush on site. If you’re also removing a stump, we can grind it below grade and handle backfill and leveling, so the area is ready for sod or replanting. Before we pack up, we walk the property with you to make sure the work is done to your satisfaction.
How Much DoTree Services Cost in Winston-Salem, NC?
Prices below are typical ranges for the Winston-Salem area. Every property is different, so our team at Winston-Salem Tree Experts provides a free estimate before any work begins.
Service
Typical Cost
Primary Cost Factors
Tree removal (small to medium)
$400 - $1,200
Tree height and trunk diameter, tree condition, access, proximity to structures
Large or hazardous tree removal
$1,500 - $3,500+
Size, dead or leaning trees, nearby houses, fences, and power lines, rigging needs
Crane-assisted removal
$2,000 - $6,000+
Crane time, tree size, site access, setup and road or driveway protection
Tree trimming and pruning
$300 - $900
Tree size and species, amount of canopy removed, climbing versus bucket truck, number of trees
Crown reduction and large-tree pruning
$800 - $1,500+
Height, canopy spread, crew size, hours on site
Stump grinding
$150 - $500 per stump
Stump diameter, number of stumps, root spread, grinding depth, access
Emergency and storm-damaged removal
$1,000 - $4,000+
Damage to structures, tree on house, roof, or car, after-hours response, equipment needed
Brush removal and hauling
$100 - $600
Volume of material, chipping versus hauling, distance from the street
Storm debris cleanup
$300 - $1,500 (residential)
Amount of debris, property size, crew hours, haul-off
Lot clearing
$1,500 - $5,000+ per acre
Density of trees and brush, terrain, debris disposal, access
Commercial tree work
Quoted per project
Property size, number of trees, scheduling, insurance paperwork, traffic or access control
Winston-Salem Tree Experts and Code Requirements And What Homeowners Need to Know
Winston-Salem Tree Experts provides professional tree care services to homeowners throughout Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and surrounding areas. Whether you need tree removal, tree trimming, pruning, stump grinding, or help with storm-damaged trees, our goal is to keep your property safe, healthy, and looking its best. From removing hazardous trees to maintaining overgrown branches, we focus on quality workmanship, careful planning, and reliable service to meet your property's needs. Contact Winston-Salem Tree Experts today to discuss your tree care needs and request an estimate.
Because tree care projects can involve safety considerations and local regulations, choosing an experienced tree service company matters. At Winston-Salem Tree Experts, we focus on safe and professional tree removal, trimming, pruning, and other tree care services to help homeowners maintain their properties. Whether you're dealing with hazardous branches, storm damage, or trees that need routine maintenance, our goal is to provide reliable service and help you understand the best options for your property. Homeowners should also check with local authorities in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for any permits or requirements that may apply to their specific project.
Areas we serve
Winston-Salem
Clemmons
Lewisville
Kernersville
Walkertown
Bethania
Tobaccoville
Pfafftown
Advance
Wallburg
King
What Our Clients Say About Our Tree Services
“A storm dropped a big oak across our back roof at 9 p.m., and I honestly didn’t know who to call. The crew showed up that night, tarped the damage, and cut the tree down in sections so nothing else got hurt. They hauled off every limb before they left. I’d call Winston-Salem Tree Experts again in a heartbeat.”
Melissa Harrington
Homeowner, Buena Vista
“Our parking lot trees were hanging over cars and blocking the signs out front. The crew worked around our business hours, lifted the canopy, and cleared the dead limbs without blocking a single customer entrance. They even sent over their insurance paperwork before we asked. Our lot looks better and feels safer.”
Daniel Whitfield
Owner, Whitfield Family Dental
“We had a dozen old stumps scattered across our church grounds, and I was worried about the lawn. The crew ground them below grade, hauled away the chips, and filled and leveled every hole. Two weeks later, we had sod down, and the grounds were ready for our spring festival.”
Pastor Terrence Mallory
Facilities Chair, Trinity Hill Community Church
Tree Services FAQs
Yes. Winston-Salem Tree Experts carries workers’ compensation and general liability insurance on every job, holds a general contractor license and an NC pesticide applicator license from the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and employs ISA Certified Arborists. We can send a certificate of insurance before work begins.
Within 1 to 3 days of your call. We visit your Winston-Salem or Forsyth County property, look at the tree, the access, and any nearby structures, and give you a written estimate for the work.
Most jobs are finished within 1 to 2 days of starting. Large trees, crane-assisted removals, multiple-tree jobs, and lot clearing can take longer, and we will tell you the expected timeline when we give your estimate.
Yes. We haul away branches, limbs, and logs and chip brush when needed. For stumps, we grind below grade, then handle backfill and leveling so the area is ready for sod or replanting. Tell us at the estimate if you want the stump removed so we can include it.
Yes. Our crews handle storm-damaged trees, including trees on houses, roofs, and cars, using sectional removal and, when needed, crane-assisted removal to protect the structure. Call us as soon as it is safe, and stay clear of any power lines touching the tree.
No, not in most cases for an ordinary private property. Properties in local historic districts, such as Old Salem, can require a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Forsyth County Historic Resources Commission. Tell us your address when you call, and we will help you find out whether your property needs approval before work starts.
Tree Down? We’re Ready When You Call
Whether you have a tree leaning toward your house, limbs hanging over your parking lot, or stumps you’re tired of mowing around, we’re ready to help. Call Winston-Salem Tree Experts today, and our crew will visit your property, look over the job, and give you a written estimate within 1 to 3 days. With over 31 years serving Forsyth County and a team of 40+ employees, we’ll handle the job from your first call to the final cleanup.