Tree Removal in Tarboro, NC
Tarboro is one of the oldest towns in North Carolina, and its historic district and Town Common have the old trees to show for it. Big, old trees also mean big limbs, and the Tar River has a long history of flooding here. Here’s what that means for the trees on your property.
Old trees in an old town
Homes in and around the Tarboro Historic District often have trees that have been growing for generations. Old trees are worth keeping when they’re healthy, and a good trim that removes deadwood and lightens heavy limbs can add years. When an old tree is hollow, dying, or leaning over the house, careful sectional removal keeps the house, porch, and neighbors’ property safe.
Flooding, saturated ground, and trees
The Tar River crested 24 feet above flood stage after Hurricane Floyd in 1999, flooding much of downtown, and it crested at 36.2 feet at the Tarboro Town Bridge after Hurricane Matthew in 2016. Floodwater and soggy soil weaken roots, and trees that stood through a flood can decline or start leaning over the following months.
If your property has flooded, have trees near the house looked at. A tree that’s leaning more than it used to, or has soil lifting on one side, should be checked soon.
Limb pickup and haul-away
The town picks up yard waste on Wednesdays, with limbs cut to 4 feet and stacked behind the curb, and large piles can be scheduled by calling public works. A full removal produces far more than that, so ask for haul-away on your estimate.
If a tree is on a power line, call Tarboro Electric Utilities and stay clear.
Tree services in Tarboro
Tree Removal
Dead, leaning, or storm-damaged trees taken down safely, including tight spots over houses, fences, and power drops. Free estimates.
Learn moreEmergency Tree Removal
A tree on the house, the car, or across the driveway after a storm. Safety steps first, then a call to a local crew.
Learn moreTree Trimming & Pruning
Limbs off the roof, clearance over driveways, and deadwood out of big oaks before the next storm brings it down.
Learn moreStump Grinding
Old stumps ground below grade so you can mow, plant, or lay sod. Underground lines marked first through NC 811.
Learn moreLot & Land Clearing
Overgrown lots, fence lines, and building sites cleared of trees, brush, and stumps, sized to the job.
Learn moreTree trouble in Tarboro?
From the Town Common and historic district to homes out along US-258, Tarboro homeowners can call for tree removal, trimming, or a free estimate.
Tarboro tree questions
My yard flooded. Should I worry about my trees?
It’s worth having them checked. Saturated soil weakens roots, and some trees decline or begin to lean in the months after a flood, especially near the river.
Who handles a tree on a power line in Tarboro?
Tarboro’s electric service is town-owned. Call Tarboro Electric Utilities and keep everyone away from the line.