Tree Care Guides
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for homeowners in Asheboro and across Randolph County.
What Tree Work Costs
How Much Does Tree Removal Cost in Asheboro, NC?
Typical 2026 price ranges for removal, large pines, stump grinding, storm work and trimming, plus what moves the price and how to compare quotes.
How Much Does Stump Grinding Cost?
National prices per stump and per inch, what moves the price, grinding vs full removal, renting a grinder vs hiring, and what to do with the chips.
How Much Does Land Clearing Cost in North Carolina?
National per-acre price ranges, what pushes the price up or down, North Carolina's one-acre erosion control rule, and questions to ask before clearing starts.
Storms and Safety
A Tree Fell on My House: What to Do First
Safety first, then photos, insurance and getting the tree off safely. Includes what policies usually pay for.
Getting Your Trees Ready for Storm Season in Randolph County
When our storms hit, what to check before they do, why topping makes trees weaker, and how to stay safe during and after a storm.
Is My Tree Dangerous? 10 Warning Signs
Dead limbs, cracks, decay, a new lean and six more signs a tree may be a risk, and what to do about them.
Pine Trees Near Your House: When to Worry
How to read a leaning or browning pine, tell the three pine beetles apart, and decide when a pine near the house should come down.
Trees Near Power Lines: Who Trims What, and Who to Call
Who handles the main lines, who handles the line to your house, how to ask the utility for help, and what to do if a tree is on a line.
Caring for Your Trees
When to Trim Trees in the NC Piedmont, and How Not to Ruin a Crape Myrtle
A simple pruning calendar for central North Carolina, plus the right way to prune crape myrtles.
Tree Pests to Watch for Around Asheboro, NC
Emerald ash borer is already in Randolph County, and spotted lanternfly has reached the counties next door. How to spot them, and when a tree can be saved.
Bradford Pear Removal in North Carolina
Why these trees split in storms and spread into fields, and how the NC Bradford Pear Bounty gives you a free native tree for each one you remove.
Rules, Neighbors and Hiring
Do I Need a Permit to Remove a Tree in the Asheboro Area?
The short answer for most home lots, plus the exceptions: roadside trees, historic districts, HOAs, 811 before stump grinding, and clearing more than an acre.
My Neighbor's Tree Is Hanging Over My Yard: What Are My Options in NC?
What North Carolina sources say about trimming branches that cross the line, who pays when a neighbor's tree falls, and how to handle a dead tree next door.
Can I Burn Brush and Yard Debris in Randolph County, NC?
When burning brush is legal, when you need a free NC Forest Service permit, why the city of Asheboro doesn't allow it, and easier ways to get rid of the pile.
How to Choose a Tree Service in Asheboro: 10 Questions to Ask
Ten questions to ask before anyone works on your trees, from insurance and written estimates to licenses, ISA certification and storm-chaser red flags.