Tree removal in Moore runs $350–$2,500+ depending on tree size, species, and access. Moore is unincorporated Spartanburg County — no city tree ordinance applies. The Route 290 corridor through Moore has a mix of newer subdivisions alongside older wooded properties where loblolly pine stands have grown to sizes that create structural risk to homes and outbuildings. Our crew, led by an ISA Certified Arborist, assesses every Moore removal — large loblolly pines in this area commonly develop the root plate instability that leads to whole-tree failure rather than crown breakage.
Structural Risk from Loblolly Pine Stands on Moore Rural Properties
Rural wooded properties in Moore commonly have loblolly pine stands that have grown for 30–50 years without thinning. These pines reach 60–80 feet and their root systems compete for limited soil volume. The most dangerous failure mode for large loblolly pines is root plate failure — the entire tree uproots and falls rather than breaking in the crown. Root plate failure is more likely when soils have been disturbed by construction activity, when pines are growing on compacted fill, or when neighboring trees have recently been removed, changing wind loading on remaining stems. Along the Route 290 corridor, where newer subdivisions sit on graded fill next to older wooded lots, compacted-fill soils and recent clearing turn up as root-plate risk factors on the same street. A pine within fall distance of a structure on a rural Moore property should be assessed before the next severe thunderstorm season.
Route 290 Corridor: Subdivisions and Wooded Lots
The Route 290 corridor through Moore has newer residential subdivisions alongside older wooded properties — two very different removal contexts. Subdivision lots with 10–20-year-old ornamental trees require structural assessment and targeted removal when individual trees fail or become hazards. Older wooded properties with mature pine and hardwood require full-canopy risk assessment before any tree removal to understand how removing one tree affects the wind loading and structural stability of adjacent trees. Martin Tree and Turf Care handles both scenarios in Moore. Duncan and Lyman are adjacent to Moore, and we cover the full Spartanburg County corridor in this area.
Tree Removal Costs in Moore, SC
Tree removal in Moore runs $350–$2,500+ depending on size and access. Small trees under 25 feet on open lots: $350–$600. Medium trees 25–50 feet: $600–$1,000. Large loblolly pines and hardwoods over 60 feet near structures or with access constraints: $1,100–$2,500+. Rural wooded properties with multiple trees and limited vehicle access may run toward the higher end. Free written estimate after a site visit — no final price without seeing the tree.
“I called them after 4pm he said I'll stop by this evening and look at the job. They showed up the next morning and knocked it out. Super nice, very professional and done an awesome job! Will definitely use them again!”
— William Durham, Upstate SC · Tree Removal
Why Martin Tree and Turf Care?
Your tree removal in Moore 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
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