When a tree comes down in Greer, Martin Tree and Turf Care is based right here, and every job is arborist-led. Our shop is at 155A Lister Rd — 10–15 minutes from most Greer neighborhoods. Greer sees the same storm pattern as the rest of Upstate SC: spring and summer severe thunderstorms, occasional tropical remnants, and winter ice events that load loblolly pines and ornamentals past their breaking point.
Why Proximity Matters in a Tree Emergency
In a tree emergency, response time is the only thing that matters after safety. Martin Tree and Turf Care's base in Greer means we arrive faster than any competitor based in Greenville, Spartanburg, or elsewhere in the region. A company 30–40 minutes away quotes you a faster response than reality. We can physically be on Suber Road, Highway 14, or Wade Hampton Boulevard in 15 minutes from our shop. That means stabilizing a tree on your roof faster, clearing your driveway sooner, and reducing the window for additional weather damage. We do not outsource emergency calls to subcontractors — Our arborist or our crew responds directly.
Ice Storm Tree Damage in Greer
Ice accumulation is the most damaging winter weather event for Greer's tree canopy. A quarter inch of ice adds 500 pounds per inch of branch diameter across the entire crown. Loblolly pines fail catastrophically under ice loading — the top snaps off, or the root plate uplifts entirely. Bradford pears split at their co-dominant unions. Older oaks and maples drop large limbs without warning. After an ice event, our crew can assess which damaged trees can be saved with corrective pruning, which need immediate removal, and which can wait for scheduled work. Do not attempt to dislodge ice-loaded limbs — they can release suddenly in any direction.
What to Do While Waiting for Emergency Service in Greer
Stay clear of the fallen tree and any area directly below structural damage. If a tree fell on your house, do not enter rooms where you can see or hear structural movement above you. Turn off the gas if you smell it — a tree through a roof can sever gas lines. Photograph everything before any work begins — from multiple angles, including photos that show the tree's contact point with the structure. If utility lines are involved, call Greer Commission of Public Works before touching anything. Have your homeowner insurance policy number ready when you call us — we can format documentation for your claim.
“I have never dealt with a Tree guy who did it better, and I've had a lot of trees taken down. They were on time, kept me informed throughout the process, and sent pictures as it was done. This was a very difficult job: a large oak had fallen into my white oak at the corner of my property hanging over my pool deck. Any miscalculation and I would have had a pool full of tree limbs and the tree trunk. Truly, they are top-notch.”
— Mark Wells, Upstate SC · Emergency Tree Removal
Why Martin Tree and Turf Care?
Your emergency tree removal in Greer is led by our ISA Certified Arborist from the first assessment to the final cleanup, with the price in writing before any work starts — and a crew that leaves your property clean.
- ISA Certified Arborist
- TCI Certified
- Licensed & Insured $1M/$2M
- OSHA-Compliant
- 24/7 Emergency Line
- Written Estimates
James Martin, ISA Certified ArboristFrequently Asked Questions
Know Your Exact Price Before Any Work Begins
The certified arborist evaluates your tree in person and puts the price in writing. That's the number you pay — no verbal quotes that change on arrival, no invoice surprises. No pressure. No obligation.
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