Tree Service in Greer, SC
Big shade oaks over older homes near downtown, pines behind the newer subdivisions, and storm damage on both sides of the county line. We remove, prune and grind for Greer homeowners, and we check which county you are in before talking about debris.
A city on the county line
Greenville County or Spartanburg County? It matters.
Greer is one of the few cities in South Carolina that sits in two counties at once, Greenville and Spartanburg, with about 35,000 residents in the 2020 census. Interstate 85, US-29, SC-14 and SC-290 all run through or past it, and the airport and the BMW plant sit just outside.
For tree work, the county line changes practical things. After a major storm, curbside debris collection is run by whichever county or city serves your address, each with its own dates and rules. Inside the city limits, the City of Greer may have its own requirements for trees near streets and sidewalks. We ask your address first, then tell you what applies.
Ask before cutting
- Inside city limits: check with the City of Greer before removing a tree near the street or sidewalk.
- In a subdivision: check your HOA covenants for removal or replanting rules.
- Near wires: lines are handled by the utility. See before tree work.
What we see in Greer
Two kinds of Greer properties, two kinds of tree problems
Older streets near downtown
Around the historic downtown and Trade Street, many homes sit under oaks that are older than the houses’ current roofs. Water oaks in particular are rated less wind-resistant by Clemson’s Home & Garden Information Center, and old ones tend to drop heavy limbs. Crown reduction and removing dead wood over the roof is the usual job, before removal becomes the only option.
Newer subdivisions
Out toward the lakes and the edges of town, newer neighborhoods have the same issue as much of the Upstate: tall pines left along lot lines after clearing, exposed to wind they did not grow up with. Leaning pines and backyard storm damage are the most common calls.
A Greer price scenario
Pruning a big oak away from an older roof
A large oak over a 1950s house: limbs resting on the shingles, dead wood in the upper canopy, and a driveway where the truck can park. We remove the dead wood, lift limbs off the roof and reduce weight on the side over the house, without topping the tree.
| Job | What decides the price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Tree under 25 ft | Easy access, open drop zone | $275–$650 |
| Tree 25–50 ft | Near structures or fences | $550–$1,300 |
| Tree 50–75 ft | Large oak or pine | $1,000–$2,400 |
| Over 75 ft or close to the house | Sectional removal with rigging | $1,800–$4,200+ |
| Large oak pruning over a roof | Canopy size, climbing or bucket truck | Quoted on site |
Published ranges from our tree removal cost guide. Pruning details on our tree trimming page.
Services in Greer
Tree work we do in Greer
Nearby: Spartanburg · Boiling Springs
Questions
Tree service questions from Greer
Do you work on both the Greenville and Spartanburg County sides of Greer?
Yes. We work across Greer on both sides of the county line. We ask for your address first because debris collection and some rules depend on which county or city serves you.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Greer?
It depends on where you are. Inside city limits, check with the City of Greer, especially for trees near streets and sidewalks. HOA covenants may also apply in subdivisions. We give you a written description of the work if you need to submit it.
Should I prune or remove the big oak over my house?
If the trunk and main limbs are sound, pruning dead wood and reducing weight over the roof is often enough. Decay, cracks, a hollow trunk or root damage change the answer. We tell you after looking at the tree.
How much does tree removal cost in Greer?
Our published ranges go by height: $275 to $650 under 25 feet, $550 to $1,300 from 25 to 50 feet, $1,000 to $2,400 from 50 to 75 feet, and $1,800 to $4,200+ above 75 feet or close to the house. The price is confirmed after we see the tree.
Who picks up storm debris in Greer?
After major storms, special collection is organized by the county or city that serves your address, with its own dates. We tell you what we haul away and what can go to the curb.
Tree work in Greer?
Call with the address and a photo of the tree. We tell you what applies on your side of the line.