Broadleaf Tree and Shrub
“I just had structural pruning done on two mature white oak trees by Broadleaf Tree and Shrub, and I could not be happier with their work.”
Best Tree Removal & Stump Grinding Services in Durham, NC
15 companies listed · 8 in Durham · 1 open 24/7 · 9 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
NC Trees and More
“Our HOA can be a hassle for vendors to deal with (extra paperwork) but Travis was great about working with them and got things taken care of quickly.”
Green Leaves Tree Care Inc
“They answered my call at 8pm on a Sunday and were able to remove tree debris from my yard the next day, all for a great price.”
Aguilon Tree Service LLC
“I hire them for multiple job types, and know that the work is going to get done and correctly.”
Stump Bandit Tree Service
“Joe just removed a portion of our tree that were shedding berries all over our patio and did a fantastic job.”
Hamm's Tree Service
“I went with Hamm's because they were the only one to proactively offer me proof of insurance.”
Listed for homeowners in and around Durham, NC, these 15 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: Durham, NC
8 of the 15 companies we list are based in Durham; the other 7 serve Durham from Cary (14 mi), Chapel Hill (8 mi) and Raleigh (18 mi). The companies on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 948 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these companies on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (93%) and responsiveness (89%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the companies on this page are "price", "crew" and "estimates". 1 is open around the clock; 9 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. The services the companies on this page list most often on their websites are tree removal (4), pruning (2), stump grinding (2), stump removal (2) and tree pruning (2). 4 show a license on their websites; 2 list staff certifications (ISA) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 5 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 47 years. 2 offer emergency call-outs; 11 give free estimates and 4 are family- or locally-owned. 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 15 companies here, 13 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.
RJ Tree Service Pros
“It was fairly priced and they did a great job.”
Real Lawn Care
“Mario and his team was quick to respond to my inquiry and had the knowledge to repair and reroute my sprinkler system in front and back yards.”
Cary Tree Removal
“When the team showed up they were thorough in preparation and made sure to ask about the septic lines which I appreciated, and asked about bringing equipment on-site instead of just driving all over the septic lines.”
Everett Tree Service
“Everett Tree Service recently topped one of our very large oaks trees that was damaged in a storm.”
Pure Tree Care
“Mark took down a large tree and was able to spare the smaller magnolia right next to it.”
Molina's Tree Service & Landscaping LLC
“I imagine that other companies may be able to complete the job as well, but I doubt that they could have done it better.”
The Treeist
“A friend told me they had done an assessment-had walked their property with them( at no charge), had identified trees & issues & how they could be remedied.”
Beavers Tree Service
“I've used these guys on multiple property's to come and take down trees and repair storm damage.”
Blackhawk Tree Services
“Fantastic service - they were able to squeeze my job in ahead of what they'd initially scheduled which was a nice and welcome surprise.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about companies in and near Durham
- “Blake was extremely professional and responsive. He responded promptly to all communications and worked with me to get me a estimate and quick turnaround on the work.” — customer of Broadleaf Tree and Shrub
- “The crew was very friendly and quickly completed the task, leaving all of the areas raked smooth and free of branches or logs.” — customer of The Treeist
- “From the initial inspection and quote to the final cleanup, the job was perfect.” — customer of Pure Tree Care
- “Blackhawk did the work in a few hours, cleaned up well, and didn't damage houses or driveway.” — customer of Blackhawk Tree Services
- “Broadleaf's team worked with the utmost professionalism. They kept us informed at every step.” — customer of Broadleaf Tree and Shrub
Excerpts from public reviews of the companies listed on this page.
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