Crane tree removal is for big trees that are too close to the house, or too hard to reach, to take down the usual way. Epic Tree Services does crane tree removal in Sanford and nearby towns. The crane holds each piece while it’s cut, then lifts it over your roof and sets it on the ground, so nothing drops on the house.
When do you need a crane to remove a tree?
Most trees don’t need one. A crane helps when a big tree leans over the house, when a dead tree is too rotten to climb safely, when the tree is in a backyard with no room to lower limbs, or when a tree has fallen on a roof and needs to be lifted off. If we don’t think you need a crane, we’ll tell you and take the tree down another way.
What changes the price of crane tree removal
Crane jobs are priced after we see the tree and where the crane would park. These change the price:
- How big and heavy the tree is
- Where the crane can set up, like the driveway, street or yard, and how solid the ground is
- How far the crane has to reach to get to the tree
- Power lines, roofs and other trees in the way
- What you want done with the wood, brush and stump
How crane tree removal works
1. Send us photos
Call (919) 551-6842 or send the form. Photos of the whole tree and of the house and driveway near it help us tell early on whether a crane makes sense.
2. We look at the tree and the crane spot
We come out to see the tree and where the crane can park. A crane is heavy, so soft ground, a septic tank under the lawn or a thin driveway all matter.
3. You get a free price
You get one price before work starts that covers the crane, the cutting and what happens to the wood and stump.
4. We lift the tree out
A climber cuts each piece while the crane holds it. The crane sets each piece down in an open spot, where we cut it up and clean up.
Other tree services
Plenty of big trees come down without a crane. See our regular tree removal, and ask about grinding the stump once the tree is gone.
Crane tree removal in Sanford and nearby towns
We’re based in Sanford and handle crane tree removal across Lee, Moore, Harnett and Wake counties. Pick your town:
- Tree service in Sanford, NC
- Tree service in Southern Pines, NC
- Tree service in Lillington, NC
- Tree service in Apex, NC
- Tree service in Pinehurst, NC
- Tree service in Fuquay-Varina, NC
Crane tree removal questions
Does a crane cost more than regular tree removal?
Usually the crane adds to the cost, but it can also make a hard job quicker and safer for your house. We’ll tell you whether you really need a crane and give you a free price before work starts.
Will the crane damage my lawn or driveway?
A crane is heavy, so where it parks matters. We look at the driveway, the lawn and anything buried, like a septic tank, before we pick where it sets up. Tell us about any soft spots or buried lines you know of.
Can a crane lift a tree off my roof?
Yes. When a big tree has fallen on a house, a crane can lift the pieces off the roof instead of rolling or dragging them, which helps keep the damage from getting worse. Call (919) 551-6842.