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Tree Service in Wilmington, NC

Compare 10 local tree service pros. Typical service: $216–$603.

Top Tree Service Companies in Wilmington

  1. 1.Noe C. Gonzalez Tree Service LLC

    4.9★ (293 reviews)

    4.9★ from 293 reviews

    +19107829298Website

  2. 2.A Cut Above Tree Experts

    4.9★ (190 reviews)

    4.9★ from 190 reviews

    +19102322000Website

  3. 3.Tree Masters Expert Tree Care

    5.0★ (140 reviews)

    5.0★ from 140 reviews

    +19108591530Website

  4. 4.Seagate Tree Service

    4.6★ (201 reviews)

    4.6★ from 201 reviews

    +19106170169Website

  5. 5.Coastal Tree Trimmers

    4.9★ (138 reviews)

    4.9★ from 138 reviews

    +19104315731Website

  6. 6.Everything Tree NC

    5.0★ (92 reviews)

    5.0★ from 92 reviews

    +19106178850Website

  7. 7.Rocksteady Tree Care

    5.0★ (67 reviews)

    5.0★ from 67 reviews

    +19109066802Website

  8. 8.Arbor X Tree Service

    4.5★ (56 reviews)

    4.5★ from 56 reviews

    +19106174207Website

  9. 9.Eddies Tree Service

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +19109953315Website

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    +19107764586Website

Tree Service Cost in Wilmington

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

ServiceTypical range in Wilmington
Tree trimming$216–$603/job
Tree removal$345–$1,293/job
Stump grinding$129–$388/job
Storm damage removal$431–$1,724/job

Tree Service prices in Wilmington run about 14% below 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 Wilmington, rated 4.9★ on average across 1,180 customer reviews.

Wilmington Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Wilmington's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
March 17
First fall frost
November 19
Annual precipitation
57.61"
Heating degree days
2,412
Cooling degree days
2,044
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan35.6°56.4°3.76"
Feb37.9°59.9°3.62"
Mar43.8°66.4°4.21"
Apr51.6°74.2°2.82"
May60°80.7°4.49"
Jun68.7°86.9°5.18"
Jul72.6°89.7°7.48"
Aug71.3°88.1°7.41"
Sep65.6°83.7°7.84"
Oct54.6°75.7°3.89"
Nov45.4°68°3.29"
Dec37.8°59.3°3.62"

NOAA station data 4.06 miles from Wilmington.

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 Wilmington

How much does tree trimming cost in Wilmington?

Tree trimming in Wilmington typically runs $216-$603 per job.

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

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

How many tree services cover Wilmington?

We track 10 tree professionals serving Wilmington.

How does Wilmington rainfall affect tree work?

Wilmington averages 57.61 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Wilmington trees keep growing?

With 2,044 cooling degree days and summer highs near 90F, Wilmington trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

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

Tree work in Wilmington runs about -13.8% versus the national average.

Do Wilmington trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 36F and 2,412 heating degree days set how much Wilmington trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Wilmington?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Wilmington means after the first frost around November 19 and before spring growth starts.