Tree care for Charleston’s oldest, hardest trees.
The same ISA-certified crew on every job, removal, storm response, pruning, and arborist reports across the Lowcountry.
Complete tree care, one certified crew.
From a single hazardous tree to a full property, handled start to finish.
Arborist Consultation
Arborist Consultation in Charleston, flat-rate quotes from our certified crew.
View service →Commercial Tree Services
Commercial Tree Services in Charleston, flat-rate quotes from our certified crew.
View service →Crane Assisted Tree Removal
Crane Assisted Tree Removal in Charleston, flat-rate quotes from our certified crew.
View service →Emergency Tree Services
Emergency Tree Services in Charleston, flat-rate quotes from our certified crew.
View service →Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding in Charleston, flat-rate quotes from our certified crew.
View service →Tree Removal
Tree Removal in Charleston, flat-rate quotes from our certified crew.
View service →Trimming & Pruning
Trimming & Pruning in Charleston, flat-rate quotes from our certified crew.
View service →A precise process for Charleston tree work.
On-site assessment
An ISA-certified arborist evaluates the tree, access, and your property, before any crew or equipment arrives.
Safety planning & setup
Safety zones around your home, driveway, and power lines. Work doesn't begin until every zone is secured.
Precision removal or care
Rigging, crane, or hand-climbing, matched to your property. Every cut deliberate, never reactive.
Complete cleanup
All debris hauled, surfaces blown off, lawn raked. We leave your property cleaner than we found it.
What our process delivers.
Get your free Charleston tree assessment
An ISA-certified arborist walks your property and hands you a flat-rate written quote, free, no obligation.
We know Charleston's trees like our own backyard.
15 years in Charleston's historic neighborhoods, from century-old oaks to the silver maples crowding local driveways.
Serving Charleston and the rest of the Lowcountry, KD Tree Services covers neighborhoods like Downtown Peninsula and West Ashley with ISA-certified tree care, removals, pruning, stump grinding, and 24/7 storm response, all fully insured with no-obligation written quotes.
Typical tree service costs in Charleston.
Flat-rate written quotes, no hidden fees. These ranges give you a realistic starting point.
No travel charges within Charleston or the Lowcountry (up to 30 miles). All quotes flat-rate and written.
Want an exact price for your tree?
Ranges are a starting point, your quote is flat-rate, in writing, after a free on-site look. No surprises on invoice day.
Why Charleston homeowners choose KD.
ISA-Certified Arborists
Every job led by a certified arborist, we diagnose first, then act.
Licensed & Insured
$2M liability, workers' comp, SC State licensed. Certificates before any job.
Locally Rooted Crew
Based in the Lowcountry, the crew you speak with is the crew that shows up.
Right Equipment
Compact lifts for tight Charleston driveways to full cranes for large removals.
Flat-Rate Pricing
Written quotes only. No verbal agreements, no charges after the job.
Full Cleanup
Debris removed, surfaces blown off, lawn raked. Always.
Serving every Charleston neighborhood.
All of Charleston and the surrounding Lowcountry, no travel charges within 30 miles.
Your Charleston tree situation, handled before.
Storm damage?
A nor'easter split your oak at 2am. We're on-site within 2–4 hours, secure the scene, document for your insurer, and clear it safely.
Learn more →Dead or leaning tree?
Charleston's freeze-thaw cycles weaken roots fast. We assess the risk honestly, sometimes a tree can be saved, sometimes not. Either way, you'll know.
Learn more →Selling your home?
A $300 consultation now prevents a $5,000 deduction at closing. We provide ISA-certified documentation inspectors accept.
Learn more →Don’t see your situation? Tell us what’s going on, a certified Charleston arborist will tell you straight what it needs.
500+ Charleston properties and counting
Get the same honest assessment and certified crew they did, most Charleston quotes are booked within a day.
Helpful resources for Charleston homeowners.
Tree service questions, Charleston.
Typically $300 for a small tree to $1,500+ for a large hazardous one, depending on size, location, and access. Flat-rate written quotes, no hidden fees, no travel charges in the Lowcountry.
Yes, 24/7 including weekends and holidays. Storm calls are prioritized, average response 2–4 hours. Call (843) 806-3557 anytime.
Most private residential trees need no permit. Street trees or historic-district trees may require approval, our arborists advise you upfront at no charge.
Yes, $2M general liability and full workers' compensation, SC State licensed. Certificates available before any job begins.
Late winter (Feb–Mar) is ideal, dormant trees and inactive bark beetles reduce disease spread. Hazards and storm damage are handled any time.
Request your free Charleston estimate
Don't wait for the next storm to decide.
An honest assessment, a flat-rate quote, and the same ISA-certified crew from start to finish.