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Tree Service in Raleigh, NC

Compare 10 local tree service pros. Typical service: $299–$836.

Top Tree Service Companies in Raleigh

  1. 1.Raleigh Tree Service

    5.0★ (383 reviews)

    5.0★ from 383 reviews

    +19197372085Website

  2. 2.Joshua Tree Experts

    5.0★ (261 reviews)

    5.0★ from 261 reviews

    +19193417000Website

  3. 3.Fredin Tree Service LLC

    5.0★ (211 reviews)

    5.0★ from 211 reviews

    +19199467353Website

  4. 4.Molina's Tree Service

    4.8★ (181 reviews)

    4.8★ from 181 reviews

    +19842063941Website

  5. 5.Ashland Tree Service

    4.7★ (159 reviews)

    4.7★ from 159 reviews

    +19843283971Website

  6. 6.Bartlett Tree Experts

    4.7★ (152 reviews)

    4.7★ from 152 reviews

    +19197827803Website

  7. 7.Longhorn Tree Service

    5.0★ (81 reviews)

    5.0★ from 81 reviews

    +19198477731Website

  8. 8.Expert Tree Service LLC

    5.0★ (51 reviews)

    5.0★ from 51 reviews

    +19193765810Website

  9. 9.EA TREE SERVICE,LLC

    5.0★ (50 reviews)

    5.0★ from 50 reviews

    +19199611855Website

  10. 10.Vasquez Tree Service NC

    5.0★ (43 reviews)

    5.0★ from 43 reviews

    +19195237659Website

Tree Service Cost in Raleigh

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Raleigh
Tree trimming$299–$836/job
Tree removal$478–$1,791/job
Stump grinding$179–$537/job
Storm damage removal$597–$2,388/job

Tree Service prices in Raleigh run about 19% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 10 companies serving Raleigh, rated 4.9★ on average across 1,572 customer reviews.

Raleigh Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Raleigh's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
March 30
First fall frost
November 8
Annual precipitation
46.02"
Heating degree days
3,294
Cooling degree days
1,687
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan30°50.9°3.87"
Feb32.2°55°3.3"
Mar39.2°62.9°4.28"
Apr47.7°72.4°2.92"
May56.5°79.9°3.72"
Jun65.5°87.2°4.66"
Jul69.3°90.1°4.28"
Aug68.1°88.5°4.55"
Sep61.3°82.3°4.41"
Oct49.5°72.5°3.55"
Nov41.1°63.4°3.18"
Dec32.9°53.8°3.3"

NOAA station data 4.3 miles from Raleigh.

Permits & Regulations in NC

  • North Carolina does not license arborists or tree services as a distinct trade
  • General contractor licensing is only triggered at $40,000, which most residential tree work does not reach
  • Applying pesticides to trees for hire requires licensing through the NCDA and CS Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division

License required: No state arborist license; NCDA and CS pesticide license for chemical treatment

Sources: www.nclbgc.org, www.ncagr.gov

Tree Service FAQs for Raleigh

How much does tree trimming cost in Raleigh?

Tree trimming in Raleigh typically runs $299-$836 per job.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Raleigh, NC?

In NC, North Carolina does not license arborists or tree services as a distinct trade. Check Raleigh ordinances before removal, since tree rules are usually municipal rather than statewide.

How many tree services cover Raleigh?

We track 10 tree professionals serving Raleigh.

How does Raleigh rainfall affect tree work?

Raleigh averages 46.02 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Raleigh trees keep growing?

With 1,687 cooling degree days and summer highs near 90F, Raleigh trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in Raleigh more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in Raleigh runs about +19.4% versus the national average.

Do Raleigh trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 30F and 3,294 heating degree days set how much Raleigh trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Raleigh?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Raleigh means after the first frost around November 8 and before spring growth starts.