Arbor Elite
“Our property had two yellow pines that I desired to be removed so that roof replacement wouldn't be affected by one of the branches overhanging the aforementioned roof.”
Best Tree Removal & Stump Grinding Services in Columbia, SC
24 companies listed · 7 in Columbia · 10 open 24/7 · 18 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Top Cut Tree Service
“Top Cut made a skilled drop of a large elm, crowded by obstacles such as a large fountain, ornamental trees and shrubs, and hardscape walls and pavers.”
Stump Pros Stump Grinding
“We have a tree service and Stump Pros has always come to the rescue when our grinder is down or in the shop; which seems to be more often than not LOL.”
Expert Tree Care LLC
“I got estimates from every reputable tree service company in Irmo and Columbia, and Expert Tree Care's pricing is very fair compared to their competition.”
First Choice Tree Care
“With the fair pricing I was given, along with the service I received, I will recommend First Choice Tree Care to anyone looking to have their trees serviced.”
Pioneer Tree Service
“They used thick plywood in an effort to avoid most of the damage which I appreciated because I am a bit obsessed with my lawn and it was mostly effective.”
Listed for homeowners in and around Columbia, SC, these 24 companies take down trees and grind stumps. Equipment, insurance claims and hours are taken from each company's own website; the star ratings and the quoted comments come from public reviews.
Area overview: Columbia, SC
7 of the 24 companies we list are based in Columbia; the other 17 serve Columbia from towns including West Columbia (11 mi), Chapin (9 mi) and Irmo (10 mi). The companies on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,244 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these companies on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (87%) and responsiveness (85%). 10 are open around the clock; 18 are open on Saturdays and 15 on Sundays. The services the companies on this page list most often on their websites are stump grinding (3), tree pruning (3), tree removal (3), tree trimming (3) and emergency tree removal (2). 5 show a license on their websites; 1 lists staff certifications (ISA) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 3 websites of the companies on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 13 offer emergency call-outs; 15 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the companies on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the company before you book.
Which listed tree removal companies have a website?
Of the 24 companies here, 21 have a website on file. Look at the gallery for crane and rigging jobs rather than pictures of a chipper, and see whether the site names the insurance carried. Everything shown in a listing is as the company states it.
Sox & Freeman Tree Expert Co
“I noticed a crew from Sox & Freeman working at my neighbor's house this morning so I walked over and asked if they would take a look at the limbs at my house and give me a price.”
Elite Tree Removal
“I received a quick response for a estimate”
Dunlap's Tree Service
“I had a Dr's appointment and before I got back they were done and it doesn't even look like they were there.”
New Life Tree Co.
“They arrived on time, trees were downed spot on, did not harm any flower bushes that were located around the trees or my little dogwood tree that was very close by and they left my yard clean.”
Stateside Stump Grinding
“Great work true professionals!”
Pro Green Outdoors
“Mgmt always communicates the time and date of service and if any subsequent issue with scheduling occurs they make sure to inform me of a rescheduling.”
Watson Arbor Service
“It turns out that he was the most reasonable of all the estimates I received, and he described everything they would do - including protecting the lawn and cleaning up afterward.”
Stump Grinding Solutions
“.did great job as always and very informative on my questions and have me a fair price”
Columbia Pro Tree Service
“Best tree service around”
Shealey's Property Care LLC
“To make matters worse, no matter which way the tree fell, it was going to hit something - our fence, an outbuilding, boardwalk, our house, screened in porch or our deck.”
A&D Tree Service LLC
“After dealing with other established companies that didnt show when they said they would or were condescending jerks to me, pretty clearly because i dont have a more dangly type of anatomy, they are my go to company for anything tree related.”
Blake Brothers Lawn Care
“Peyton and the whole group are dependable, professional, they strive to please, and I am very ' picky' abt making sure my bushes are trimmed high up from ground!”
Eaddy's Tree Specialists
“Eaddy and his crew had done work for me twice before 3 trees he had already cut down in my yard with out a hick up every time, so I knew the right man to call...”
M & L Tree Services LLC
“I bought a house near Columbia, SC with a backyard that needed some serious attention.”
Southeastern Tree Removal
“They dropped a Pine at my house with high precision and did an above and beyond clean up, moving and putting back our playground- all for a great price.”
Kirby's Tree Care LLC
“Some were very large pines, some were large dead trees and one completely hung directly over my house.”
Professional Lot Clearing & Tree Service
“Wonderful professional guys at a great price!!”
Rltw Land Clearing
“I had a lot of storm damage trees down, I couldn't even drive on my property it was so bad, they came in cleared all of the damage, now my property looks great again.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about companies in and near Columbia
- “They were professional, responsive and did a great job cleaning up after.” — customer of Expert Tree Care LLC
- “Justin and his staff were amazing. They were very polite and professional.” — customer of Top Cut Tree Service
- “The crew did an excellent job. This was an outstanding service experience!” — customer of Pioneer Tree Service
- “Great service at an affordable price. Had 14 trees removed and their stumps ground.” — customer of First Choice Tree Care
- “They did everything exactly as they said they would, with step by step communication.” — customer of Expert Tree Care LLC
Excerpts from public reviews of the companies listed on this page.
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