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.
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
Precision crane work for high-stakes removals
Big, dangerous trees come down the same way every time — lifted, controlled, with your property protected.
Risk assessment
We evaluate the tree, lean, targets, and crane access, then engineer a lift plan around your home.
Set up & protect
We position the crane, set rigging points, and protect structures and landscaping.
Lift & lower
We cut and the crane lifts each section straight up and away — nothing drops on your property.
Process & clean
Sections go to the chipper and trucks; we grind the stump on request and leave the site clean.
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
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.
Available across Anderson & the Upstate —
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Free, no-pressure estimates. Tell us about your trees and we'll take it from there — safely and cleanly.
Licensed & $2M insured · Workers' comp covered · 24/7 emergency response