Tree Trimming in Greensboro and the Triad
Tree Trimming and Pruning in Greensboro, NC
Carolina's Elite Tree Service does tree trimming and pruning in Greensboro, NC and the rest of the Triad. We cut back limbs that hang over roofs and driveways, clean dead wood out of the crown, raise low branches, and open up trees so more light reaches your lawn. We trim bushes and shrubs too.
Most trimming jobs are done in one visit. We climb, make clean cuts, lower the heavy limbs by rope when something is below, and haul off or chip every branch. Free estimates, and the same crew that trims your trees does the cleanup.
- 5.0 stars from 26 Google reviews
- Licensed and insured
- Free estimates
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Referral discounts
What Our Tree Trimming Covers
- Limbs hanging over roofs, gutters, and chimneys
- Branches over driveways, sidewalks, and power drops to the house
- Up-limbing low branches for mowing and headroom
- Crown cleaning to take out dead, crossing, and weak limbs
- Thinning the center of a tree to let light and air through
- Topping and height reduction when you ask for it
- Shrub and bush trimming
- Brush chipping or haul-off and full cleanup
How a Trimming Job Works
- 1
Walk the trees together
Show us what bothers you: the limb on the roof, the shade on the garden, the branch that scrapes the car. We tell you what we would cut and why.
- 2
Get a clear price
You get a free estimate for the trees you want done. Add shrubs or a removal if you like, and we price it all at once.
- 3
Climb and cut
We make clean cuts at the right spot on each limb. Big limbs over the house are roped and lowered, not dropped.
- 4
Clean up
Every branch and twig gets chipped or hauled. We blow off the roof, deck, and driveway before we leave.
Why People Call Us for Trimming
Craig and Kim C. wanted more sun on one corner of their yard. They wrote that we "removed all of the limbs in surrounding trees to brighten up a corner of our yard that needed more sun" and did it the same day. Brad B. had limbs hanging over his home and said we were friendly, professional, and did a great job.
Drew C. watched us work on a neighbor's trees first, then hired us for his own. He said we "thoroughly cleaned the yard of debris before leaving." Kelly G. has used us twice and wrote that we answer calls and texts quickly and did the work the same day both times.
What Affects the Price of Trimming
We price trimming by the job after we see the trees. Here is what changes the number.
- Number of trees
- Doing several trees in one visit costs less per tree than calling us out for each one.
- Height and spread
- Tall trees with wide crowns take more climbing and more cuts.
- What is below
- Limbs over a roof or deck have to be lowered by rope, which takes longer than letting them fall on open lawn.
- How much comes off
- A light cleanup of dead wood is quicker than a heavy reduction or up-limb.
- Cleanup
- More brush means more chipping and more trailer loads.
Tree Trimming for Greensboro Yards
Around Greensboro, the trees that cause the most trimming calls are willow oaks and red maples spreading over roofs, pines dropping limbs and needles into gutters, and Bradford pears that split as they age. Many older neighborhoods have trees planted close to the house that have outgrown the space.
The best time for most pruning here is late fall through winter, when leaves are off and we can see the structure. But limbs that threaten a roof should come off now, not later. Summer storms in the Triad come in fast, and a heavy limb over a bedroom is not worth the wait.
Keeping limbs a few feet off the roof also keeps your gutters cleaner and lets the shingles dry after rain. If your gutters fill up every fall, a trim plus a gutter cleaning on the same visit is a good pair.
What Customers Say About Our Tree Trimming
Read all 26 reviews“Mark is both a hard worker and a great person. I am a very satisfied customer. He gave us a prompt estimate and scheduled us quickly to remove one big tree and prune large branches of three other trees around our home. The crew was very professional and highly skilled. Mark made sure that we were on the same page and the job was proceeding as I wanted.”
“We needed some removal and pruning after suffering some ice storm damage. They came the next day after we called to give the estimate, then returned the following day to do the work, which was excellent in every respect. Both times they arrived promptly exactly when they said they would be here... Their clean up of our yard after they finished was the best and most conscientious we have ever seen.”
“They were referred to me. I've used them twice now and both times they exceeded expectactions. They answer your call/text quickly, come quickly to give you estimate and in both my experiences, did the work that same day. Quality work, polite, respectful, and clean up after.”
Tree Trimming Questions
When is the best time to trim trees in Greensboro?
Late fall through late winter is best for most trees because the leaves are off and the tree is resting. Dead limbs and limbs over your house can be cut any time of year.
Do you top trees?
Yes, topping and height reduction are on our list. We will talk with you about what the tree needs first, because a lighter reduction or a removal is sometimes the better choice.
Do you trim bushes and shrubs too?
Yes. Shrub trimming is one of our listed services. We can do the bushes on the same visit as the trees.
Will you clean up all the branches?
Yes. We chip or haul every branch and blow off the roof, deck, and driveway. Our reviews talk about the cleanup more than anything else.
Can you cut limbs away from the power line to my house?
We can trim near the service drop that runs to your house. Limbs touching the main lines along the street are handled by the power company, so call them for those.
Areas We Serve
We work across Guilford and Forsyth counties from our base in Greensboro. Pick your town to see what we do there.
Other Tree Services We Offer
Tree Removal
Dead, leaning, and dangerous trees taken down in sections, even when they sit right over a roof or fence line.
Tree Removal in Greensboro
Stump Grinding and Removal
Old stumps ground down below the grass line so you can mow, plant, or build over the spot.
Stump Grinding in Greensboro
Storm Damage Cleanup
Trees and limbs down after wind or ice, cleared from roofs, fences, and driveways. We answer the phone 24 hours a day.
Storm Cleanup in Greensboro
Gutter Cleaning and Pressure Washing
Gutters cleared of leaves and pine needles, plus pressure washing for siding, decks, and walkways.
Gutter Cleaning in Greensboro
Need tree trimming in Greensboro?
Call or text Mark for a free estimate. Licensed and insured, serving Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, and the rest of the Triad.