Tree Removal in Greensboro, NC
We roll out of the High Point shop and take US-29 north to Greensboro — same-day quotes, same crew, predictable arrival window.
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We drop the tree. We leave the yard better.
We drop the tree, haul the chips, rake the yard. Every Greensboro quote covers the six items below, at the price we name on day one.
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Owned Fleet on Site
Skid steer, chipper, dump truck and trailer, stump grinder. The same trucks that left our shop this morning. No subcontractors.
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Trunk Cut Below Grade
We don’t leave a shin-high stump. The trunk gets cut flush, and stump grinding rolls in same-trip if you want it gone for good.
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Yard and Driveway Protected
Plywood mats on soft ground, rigging instead of free-drop near landscaping, magnet across the driveway after we chip. The yard looks like itself again.
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All Debris Hauled Off
Trunk, limbs, rounds, chips, bark, and the leaves on the ground where the tree dropped them. One trip, every job.
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Written Same-Day Quote
We walk the property, measure the job, hand you a firm written number before anything starts. What we quote is what you pay.
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Pay After You Approve
No deposit, no upfront pressure. Walk the finished site, then settle up. Cash, check, or major card. Multi-tree discount on the same trip.
On the job. Climbed and cleared.
A look at recent removals: trees slated to come down, and our climber taking one apart in sections.
What Our Neighbors Say
Real reviews from real Triad homeowners. We’re proud to earn each one.
Walter and his son did a great job cutting my 2 large trees down all the way to the stump. His price was very reasonable and his customer service was great. I will use him again and I will recommend him to friends and colleagues.
I was extremely pleased with the service I received. They cut down several trees and cleared a large section of bushes in my backyard. They were pleasant and efficient and the cost was very reasonable.
Very friendly and courteous. Service was very reasonable. They arrived promptly and did an excellent job and clean up. Highly recommended!
Two things most tree crews can’t promise.
Two of the biggest reasons a tree job goes sideways: an uninsured crew, or a quote that never shows up. We built 316 Tree Services around solving both.
The 316 Trees Promise
Fully insured. Same-day quotes. Every time.
Two things kill homeowner confidence: the fear of getting stuck with damage you didn’t cause, and the wait for an estimate that never comes. We fixed both.
Fully Insured, Triad-Wide
Fully insured on every removal. Ask for our certificate before we start; we keep it ready.
Same-Day Quotes
Call us, you’ll have a number today. For most removals in High Point, Greensboro, or Winston-Salem we walk the site the same day you call.
What kind of removal job is yours?
A 25-foot backyard pine is a completely different job than a 70-foot oak leaning toward your house. Here’s how we size removals so you know what you’re getting into before we ever pull up in Greensboro.
Cat 01
Small Removal
Under 30 ft · Single tree · Open access
A small tree in an open yard, no obstacles. Single-rope climb, single drop zone, in and out the same day. Common for dead ornamentals, smaller pines, and yard trees under 30 feet.
- Tree under 30 ft tall
- Open drop zone, no obstacles
- Same-day completion
- All debris hauled off
- Stump grinding available as an add-on
Cat 02
Standard Removal
30 to 60 ft · Yard access · Standard drop zone
The most common removal job. A mid-size tree in a residential yard. Trunk and limbs come down in sections, no major obstacles. Climber-led with full ground crew on site, half a day to a full day.
- Tree 30 to 60 ft tall
- Sectional takedown when needed
- Yard, lawn, and driveway protected
- All debris hauled off by dump truck and trailer
- Stump grinding available same trip
Cat 03
Large or Complex
60 ft+ · Near structures · Technically demanding
Mature hardwoods over historic slate roofs in Fisher Park, Sunset Hills, and Irving Park. Section-by-section rigging the whole way down. The jobs other crews won’t touch. Experienced climbers, full insurance-claim documentation when needed.
- Tree 60 ft+ or technically difficult
- Near a structure or power line
- Section-by-section controlled rigging
- Insurance claim documentation when needed
- All debris hauled off
Three Steps to a Cleaner Yard
Here’s how a typical Greensboro removal goes from your first call to a clean property.
Call or Send Your Number
Tell us what’s going on. A few quick details is usually enough to give you a price.
Get a Free Estimate
We come out the same day when we can. The quote is free, the price is firm, and there’s no pressure to book on the spot.
We Get the Job Done
Our crew shows up on time, drops the tree safely, hauls the wood, and rakes the yard clean before we leave.
Fifteen minutes up the road
Greensboro is the closest big city to the shop
Straight up US-29 from the High Point shop, about fifteen minutes north into Greensboro. We’re usually rolling inside the half hour when a Friendly Center homeowner calls. The bread-and-butter Greensboro removal is a seventy-foot white oak or pin oak in Fisher Park, Sunset Hills, or Irving Park — the biggest mature hardwoods in the Triad, planted when these streetcar suburbs first went in, now leaning toward a slate roof with a dropzone half the size of the canopy. Section-by-section rigging over historic slate roofs is the technique. There is no faster or cheaper way to get a tree like that down without breaking the slate.
Out on the west and northwest side — Brassfield, Adams Farm, Cardinal, the New Garden Road corridor — the picture changes. Those are newer subdivisions on land that used to be farm, heavy on loblolly and Virginia pine, the trees the builders left standing. Storm work is a bigger share of the volume out there. Different removal profiles, same crew. One note worth flagging up front: Greensboro’s historic-district tree-preservation rules apply inside Fisher Park and College Hill, so for those addresses we’ll walk through what the ordinance covers before we quote a price. For everything else — call (336) 259-8460 or hit the contact page and we’ll get out the same day when we can.
Tree Removal — Common Questions
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How much does tree removal cost in Greensboro?
Price tracks the tree’s size, how close it is to your house, and how clear the drop zone is. A Category One job — a small pine in an open backyard — is the quickest visit. A Category Two job — a 30-to-60-foot tree that needs sectional rigging — is the most common. Category Three jobs (60ft+, near a structure, or storm-damaged) take the most technical rigging. We give you a firm written price before we start, and the price is what you pay — call or use the form below for a free estimate.
Is tree removal covered by my homeowners insurance?
Sometimes, sometimes not. The general rule: if a healthy tree comes down on a covered structure (your house, garage, fence, or car), most policies will cover the removal as part of the claim. If the tree is standing and you just want it gone — say it’s dying, or growing too close to the foundation — that’s usually a homeowner expense. We can document the removal with photos, dates, and an itemized invoice if you need to file. If you’re not sure where your situation falls, call your insurer first and ask before we schedule the work.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Greensboro?
For most Greensboro lots, no — removing a tree on your own private property doesn’t require a permit. The exception is the city’s historic-district tree-preservation rules, which apply in Fisher Park and College Hill specifically and can affect what comes down and what stays. Trees in the public right-of-way along the street are also handled separately by the city. Mention your address when you call and we’ll tell you what applies before we ever quote a price.
Will you damage my yard or driveway during the removal?
Lawn protection is part of how we work. The skid steer rides on the lawn only when it has to, and we lay plywood mats or boards on soft ground to spread the weight. The chipper and dump truck stay on the driveway or street whenever possible. For sectional drops near landscaping, we rig the limbs down piece by piece instead of letting them fall. You’ll see ruts in wet conditions sometimes — we can’t promise zero impact in a thunderstorm — but on a dry day the yard looks the same after as before, minus the tree.
Can I keep the wood?
Yes, just let us know when you call. Tell us if you want it cut to firewood length (16-inch rounds is the standard for a wood stove) and stacked, or just left in a pile. There’s no upcharge for either option — it actually saves us a trip to the yard-waste facility. Same goes for the wood chips: if you want a pile of mulch left in your driveway for landscaping use, say so, otherwise we haul it.
Do you grind the stump too?
Stump grinding is a separate service, usually quoted alongside the removal. It’s optional — some folks keep the stump as a planter or a table base. The advantage of doing it the same day is that the stump grinder is already on the truck, so you save the trip charge of bringing it back out for a second visit.
How fast can you get out for an estimate?
For Greensboro, usually same day or next morning. The shop is fifteen minutes south on US-29, so we’re not batching your estimate against a route through another town. Call before 2 in the afternoon and we’ll try to swing by that day. If you send a photo of the tree with your number, we can sometimes give you a quote over the phone for the smaller Category One jobs.
What does “all debris hauled off” actually include?
All of it. The trunk, the wood rounds, the limbs, the chips, the leaves on the ground from where the tree dropped them, and the scrap bark. We rake the work area when we’re done and run a magnet across the driveway if we ran the chipper there. If a section of fence had to come down to get the truck in, we put it back. If you want any of the wood kept, tell us in advance — otherwise it goes on the truck with everything else.
Do you also work outside Greensboro?
Yes — we cover the whole Triad from our High Point shop fifteen miles southwest. Common Greensboro spillover: Summerfield, Oak Ridge, and Stokesdale to the north; Jamestown and McLeansville on the in-between routes. Each town has its own dedicated page on our site, or call and we’ll tell you straight whether your zip is on the route.
What if a tree falls on my house overnight?
Call us first at (336) 259-8460, then your insurance. We answer through the night. We can tarp the roof to stop water damage, get the tree off safely, and document the whole job with photos and an itemized work order for your claim. We’ve worked with most major insurers in NC and know what they need to approve the work.
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