All Tree Services in Upstate SC

What Tree Services Are Available in Upstate SC?

Every service below is scoped by our ISA Certified Arborist and carried out by our own crew. Not a franchise. Not a call-center dispatch. When a job needs a crane, we bring one in and direct the pick ourselves.

Specialized Tree Services

In addition to core services, Martin Tree and Turf Care offers the following specialized work — all scoped by our ISA Certified Arborist.

How Does Tree Service Pricing Work?

Tree service is priced per job, not by a flat rate, because no two trees are the same. Tree removal runs $300–$2,500+, trimming a medium tree runs $200–$600, and stump grinding runs $75–$350+ per stump. We give you a firm written number after a free on-site look — never a vague phone quote. Five things move the price:

• Size and species — a 30-foot pine is a fraction of the cost of a mature oak with a wide, heavy crown.
• Access — a tree a bucket truck can reach costs less than one that has to be climbed and rigged out by hand.
• Proximity to structures — trees over a roof, fence, or power line take controlled rigging or a crane.
• Debris hauling — included as standard; leaving logs or chips on site lowers the price.
• Stump and crane work — optional grinding and crane-assisted removal are quoted as line items, not hidden.

Where We Work

Based in Greer (155A Lister Rd), Martin Tree and Turf Care serves 30+ cities and communities across Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, and Pickens counties — with the fastest response times in our home base of Greer and Greenville.

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Tree Service Questions, Answered

How much does tree service cost in Upstate SC?

Tree removal in Upstate SC runs $300–$2,500+, with small ornamentals under 30 feet starting at $300–$600 and large trees near a structure reaching $1,800–$2,500+. Tree trimming runs $200–$600 for a medium tree, and stump grinding runs $75–$350+ per stump. Price depends on size, access, proximity to structures, and debris hauling — we give you a firm written number after a free on-site assessment, never a vague range over the phone.

Do I need tree removal or just tree trimming?

Trim a tree when it is healthy but overgrown, crowding a roof or driveway, or carrying deadwood; remove it when it is dead, structurally failing, leaning from root damage, or too close to a structure to make safe. Trimming a medium tree costs $200–$600 versus $500–$1,800 to remove, so it is the cheaper choice when the tree can be saved. Your free estimate includes a plain assessment of which option actually solves your problem.

Can you remove a tree right next to my house?

Yes — near-structure removals are routine work for Martin Tree and Turf Care, handled by lowering limbs in controlled sections and bringing in a crane when a tree is directly over a roof. Our lead arborist is an ISA Certified Arborist and TCI Certified climber, and Martin Tree and Turf Care is fully insured, so a tree touching your house, fence, or power line is taken down without dropping weight onto what you are protecting.

Do you haul away the wood and debris?

Yes — every removal and trimming job includes hauling away brush, limbs, and logs and raking the work area clean, unless you ask us to leave firewood or chips on site. Debris handling is built into the written estimate, so there is no surprise disposal charge after the work is done.

Do you grind the stump too?

Yes — stump grinding can be done on the same visit as a removal or scheduled on its own, ground to 6–8 inches below grade as standard and deeper when you plan to replant. Grinding runs $75–$350+ per stump depending on diameter, and multiple stumps on one visit are priced together for a lower per-stump cost.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree?

On most private residential property in Upstate SC no permit is required. Inside City of Greenville limits it is different — a permit is required for every tree removal, though it is quick and easy to obtain. An arborist report is not required there; it is optional, and its value is that it can reduce or eliminate the fees charged for removing a tree that looks healthy but is actually in poor health. Some HOAs also require written approval first. We will tell you whether your specific tree falls under a local ordinance and can provide a signed arborist report when one helps.

Can you help after a storm?

Yes — our emergency line is answered 24/7 for trees on houses, blocked driveways, and downed limbs, with same-day response across Upstate SC. We clear the hazard, haul the debris, and document the damage with photos and a written assessment for your insurance claim.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes — Martin Tree and Turf Care carries full liability insurance and workers' compensation, and our arborist is an ISA Certified Arborist and TCI Certified climber. Tree work damages homes and injures crews when done by uninsured operators, so we provide proof of coverage on request before any work begins.