Helping the people of Bryan County, Chatham County and Effingham County with tree removal, tree trimming, stump grinding and debris hauling for 30 years. We are the Tree Service team that can help you.

We are Licensed

As a professional contractor, we are properly licensed to perform tree service at all levels, and will provide a copy of our license at your Request.

We are insured

We are fully insured with workers compensation and general liability insurance and will gladly provide a certificate to any customer that requests it.

We are experienced

With 30 years of experience, we will discuss with you the safest method for removing or trimming your trees. Let us go out on a limb-so you won’t have to.

Are you in need of a Tree Removal, Tree Trimming or maybe an Emergency Tree Work?

Tree and Limb removal can be a hazardous job, especially trees close to your home. Our estimator will discuss with you the safest method for removing or trimming your trees and give you a free verbal proposal. Depending on the tree location and health, the estimator will decide if the tree should be climbed or if the bucket truck can be used. We specialize in emergency tree work, assisting customers during hazardous conditions. To prevent further damage to your property, we can utilize cranes in the delicate job of removing a fallen tree from your home.

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Tree Trimming, Tree Removal Specialist working for you.

Testimonials from Customers

We have used Kelley’s Tree Service on 2 occasions and couldn’t have been more satisfied. They removed a large Live Oak hanging over our house and trimmed the large branches of another that were almost touching our roof. Precision work that was performed without a hitch. They also completely removed a huge Live Oak stump that was delaying a pool installation. Each time they brought in all the equipment needed, got the job done efficiently and ensured everything was cleaned up. Thanks for the great work!

Dan Hungerman

I’d like to thank you and Lynn for your service this week.We can’t believe how much more light we get into our back yard.Lynn has recommended keeping a tree and just trimming it up high.My husband was a bit skeptical and as the crew was doing it he said “wow, he was right.It looks great”.Consider us another local, satisfied customer!!!

Tara Schultz

Met with Mr. Kelley within an hour of calling the service number. Mr. Kelley was very nice and polite. An hour later, the crew showed up. The team was very knowledgeable and polite. They were able to remove 2 huge trees and my yard looked cleaner after they were done. I have a structure next to the tree. The team was able to remove the tree no problem. Great job! Would recommend their services to a friend.

Vaijun Chang

I would like the opportunity to thank you for your prompt service and tell you how much I appreciate your help with the insurance papers. Your crew was very skilled and the whole neighborhood enjoyed watching them work.

Katherine Andrews

The guys at Kelley’s tree service did a fantastic job! I was hesitant about pruning my giant live oak, but it was well done and much needed. They also took down a very large leaning water oak, and had I not said hello to them that morning, I would not have been able to tell that they had been there. (Other than the tree was gone!) The yard looked great, they were extremely professional and polite, and the price was good. Will use them again!

Christine MacMillan

Your team did a great job of removing our tree and trimming up others over our home.We intend to remove others in the future and we will be sure to call Kelley’s Tree Service to do it.Thanks for getting the job done quickly and efficiently!

Bill & Gayle Pollard

Tree Pruning, Stump Grinding and Shrub Trimming

Pruning your trees on a regular basis keeps them healthy and beautiful. We prune all trees, no tree to big or job to small. We can do the job to your satisfaction such as:

- Thin out trees for additional sunlight
- Remove larger limbs over structures
- Remove dead and hazardous limbs to keep trees healthy and strong.

We use a Vermeer 802 stump grinder to grind stumps 6-8” below the ground surface. We can handle larger stumps and stumps in hard to reach areas with our Vermeer SC60TX grinder- it is on tracks and get through tight gates and areas. Once the stumps are ground, you can use the mulch for flowerbeds.

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Hurricane Season is upon us, Call us if you need us.

HURRICANE DISASTER RECOVERY & CLEANUP

Over the past 28 years we have assisted in hurricane cleanup in the South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Texas areas. We are capable of piling organic debris from yards and roads and hauling this debris to a designated area. In addition, we have sorted, screened, separated and ground organic debris with our tub grinders.

Some of the storms we have assisted in include:

Hurricane Hugo in Charleston, SC (1989)
Hurricane Charley in Punta Gorda, FL (2004)
Hurricane Ivan in Pensacola, FL (2004)
Hurricane Wilma in West Palm Beach & Miami, FL (2005)
Hurricane Ike in Louisiana & Texas (2008)
Hurricane Matthew in Southeast Georgia (2016)

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Top 5 things to consider when hiring a tree company

Safety

Safety and Insurance are the top two aspects when considering hiring a tree company. With the dangerous nature of our business, safety is critical. Make sure the tree company you hire follows safety standards, has a safety policy and holds regular safety meetings with the employees.

Insurance

Another important thing to look for is that the company is fully insured with workers compensation and liability insurance. The workers compensation covers the employees in case of an accident. If any contractor working on your property does not have workers compensation, the homeowner could be liable if an employee gets hurt. The liability insurance covers your property in case the tree service damages a structure.

Good Reputation

Any service company that performs work at a residence should have a good reputation. Ask you friends and neighbors for references and check the company’s website. The best customers are happy customers that will refer us!

Never Pay Upfront

Never pay a tree service or any contractor for that matter, up front for a job. Be careful of who you hire. Some tree cutters who drive by asking for your business most likely are not insured, only accept cash, and are not professional.

Compare Estimate Fairly

If you receive 3 or 4 estimates, they will range greatly. For example, you may receive a low bid for $1800 and a very high bid for $4000. A few others will be close and in between around $2800-3200- these are most likely the two companies you will want to consider using. It is not always best to go with the lowest bid for tree work. Look closely at all bids, research the company and ask questions! When you get quotes, make sure everything is included in the price. Many times we get customers that call with debris left that is so large that they cannot manage it. Also, the homeowner doesn’t realize the stump grinding was not included in the price. Kelley’s Tree Service will specify if debris will be hauled away and 100% recycles all debris collected from customers. This is accomplished with one of our Diamond Z 1463 tub grinders that reduces all wood and debris to produce shredded mulch that is sold to paper mills as fuel wood. Not all tree services have the ability to maintain their own debris; leaving dump fees another factor to consider when comparing prices for tree work.

Latest Insight

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The Tree Log

Tree Service

Experienced Tree Climber with Foreman Experience , Must have drivers license with good MVR.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Experienced Heavy Equipment operator/ class A CDL with good MVR and Foreman Experience

Tree Removal and Stump Grinding

Emergency Tree Removal

Firewood for Sale Seasoned Oak & Hardwood