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Crane Tree Removal — the jobs others won't take.

When a tree is too big, too tall, or too dangerous for the average crew, the Upstate calls Seasoned Tree Care. Our Palfinger crane lifts massive trees straight up and out — over houses, pools, and power lines — safely and fast.

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On the Job

Crane Tree Removal in action

Real crews, real jobs — recent crane tree removal work from across Anderson, Greenville and the Upstate.

Greenville, SCCrane Removal

Crane Tree Removal — Greenville, SC

A crew walkthrough of tree removal beside a Greenville house and garage, followed by crane-assisted lifting and material handling.

Piedmont, SCCrane Removal

Crane Tree Removal — Piedmont, SC

A precision crane removal in Piedmont — picking heavy tree sections clear of the home and setting them down safely in the landing zone.

Our project record

Past crane removal projects

See how tree condition, structures and access shaped removal plans at Upstate properties. Expand a report to see what a similar job at your property could involve.

04 past project reports

Past projectAnderson, SC

Leaning water oak removal near a house

A large leaning water oak with a trunk cavity was listed for removal at this Anderson home. Crane assistance, debris removal and a low stump were part of the removal plan. A different water oak was retained and pruned for house clearance and low-growing branches.

Planning similar work?

A removal plan and a pruning plan can serve different trees on the same property. Ask which tree can be retained and what stump finish is included.

Past projectSimpsonville, SC

Tree removal near a basketball court

This Simpsonville job involved a dead sweetgum and declining oaks near a basketball court. Crane assistance was specified in the removal plan, along with debris removal and cutting the remaining stumps low.

Planning similar work?

A low stump is different from a ground stump. Confirm the removal method, debris handling and desired stump finish in the estimate.

Past projectSeneca, SC

Oak removal with restricted backyard access

This Seneca job included removing a backyard red oak where a septic system restricted ground access. The plan specified crane setup in the driveway, clearance pruning for access, removal of other selected trees and grinding the removal stumps.

Planning similar work?

Tell us about septic systems and other buried features during the estimate. The route into the yard can change the equipment and removal plan.

Past projectGreenville, SC

Backyard white oak removal and access pruning

A declining white oak in a Greenville backyard was the focus of this removal job. The removal plan specified driveway access for the crane and limited trimming to make that access possible. Other pruning addressed a Japanese maple, growth at steps and gutters, and red oak branches near the house.

Planning similar work?

The estimate should account for both the tree being removed and any clearance pruning needed to reach it. Equipment access can affect trees you intend to keep.

Reports are drawn from our completed-job records. Dates reflect recorded completion months; customer names and street addresses are omitted.

Why a Crane

If another company already told you no, you're in the right place

Most tree companies are limited to what they can climb and rope down — and a tree leaning over your roof or wedged in a tight backyard has nowhere to fall. That's where our crane changes everything. Instead of dropping sections near your home, we lift each one straight up and away, under full control.

Our Palfinger knuckle-boom crane is the centerpiece of a crane-equipped fleet most local companies don't have. Paired with our grapple truck and heavy chippers, it lets us take down the most dangerous trees in the Upstate safely — often turning what would be a risky two-day job into a clean single day.

  • Trees leaning over homes & structures
  • Removals tight against power lines
  • Towering pines & massive hardwoods
  • Dead or rotted trees unsafe to climb
  • Tight backyards with no drop zone
  • Less yard damage than traditional rigging

$2M

Insured for high-risk work

  • Palfinger crane reaches over your house
  • Fully licensed & $2 million insured
  • Turf protection mats guard your lawn
  • 24/7 storm response across the Upstate
They brought a crane in for two enormous oaks over our house. Watching them work was incredible — safe, precise, and not a scratch on the roof.

Daniel W. · Simpsonville, SC

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How We Do It

Precision crane work for high-stakes removals

Big, dangerous trees come down the same way every time — lifted, controlled, with your property protected.

01

Risk assessment

We evaluate the tree, lean, targets, and crane access, then engineer a lift plan around your home.

02

Set up & protect

We position the crane, set rigging points, and protect structures and landscaping.

03

Lift & lower

We cut and the crane lifts each section straight up and away — nothing drops on your property.

04

Process & clean

Sections go to the chipper and trucks; we grind the stump on request and leave the site clean.

Why It Matters

Real equipment for the toughest trees.

Our advantage isn't just the crane — it's the whole fleet behind it: a Palfinger grapple truck, Bandit 15XP and 21XP chippers, three chip trucks, and two dump trucks. That means we handle the toughest removals start to finish, faster and cleaner.

  • Palfinger knuckle-boom crane & grapple truck
  • Bandit 21XP & 15XP heavy-duty chippers
  • 3 large chip trucks + 2 large dump trucks
  • Turf protection mats on every job
  • $2 million insurance coverage
Questions & Answers

Common questions about this service

Straight, no-nonsense answers for property owners across the Upstate.

A crane lifts heavy sections straight up and away instead of dropping or roping them down. That's far safer near houses and power lines, much faster, and far gentler on your yard than traditional climbing and rigging.

Yes — trees over and against structures are exactly what the crane is for. We lift each section away from the roof under full control, with nothing falling on your home. We'll assess it free and give you a firm plan and price.

Often it's the opposite. The crane cuts hours of dangerous climbing and rigging labor, so a job that would take a ground crew two risky days can be done safely in one — frequently making it cheaper, not more.

We safely handle removals near the service lines to your home using the crane and proper clearance techniques. If a tree is contacting a primary utility line, we coordinate with the utility first.

Crane removals typically start around $1,500 and rise with size, access, and risk, up to $6,000+ for the largest high-risk jobs over structures. We provide a detailed free estimate before any work begins.

Less than people expect. The crane needs firm, level ground within reach of the tree — often a driveway or the street — and a clear swing path to a staging area. We assess the setup spot during the free estimate; on tight lots, reaching over the house from out front is routine.

For large, dead, or compromised trees, yes. Lifting sections out keeps our crew out of an unstable tree and keeps heavy wood from being dropped or roped down past your house. That control is exactly why the crane is the right tool for high-risk removals.

Often it can — the crane can pick wood up and over the house from a setup spot in the driveway or street, which avoids dragging timber through a tight side yard. We confirm reach, ground conditions, and overhead lines during the free estimate.

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