The Pender County seat, founded on the railroad

Tree Removal in Burgaw, NC

Old trees in an old town, on ground that was picked because it drained well.

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A Railroad Town and Its Trees

Tree Removal in Burgaw often means working around old houses and big shade trees. The town began as a trading post called Cypress Grove on the Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad, became Burgaw Depot in 1854, and was incorporated on February 25, 1879, a few years after Pender County split from New Hanover. When the county was looking for a seat, engineer W.H. James recommended the land as well situated for drainage. The town sits at about 43 feet of elevation, beside Burgaw Creek.

Historic places

The Burgaw Historic District, the Burgaw Depot, the Pender County Courthouse and the Bannerman House are all listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Older neighborhoods around them have trees that have grown alongside the houses for generations. Those trees can carry dead limbs, decay from old wounds and roots that run under walks and foundations. We take extra care to keep older roofs, porches and outbuildings safe while we work.

The river nearby

The Northeast Cape Fear River runs near town, and in Hurricane Florence its gauge at Burgaw reached 25.58 feet early on September 19, 2018, more than three feet above the Hurricane Floyd crest of 1999. A gauge 4 miles east of Burgaw measured 22.06 inches of rain. Even in a town chosen for drainage, the surrounding low ground stayed flooded for days, and saturated soil around the edges of town brought down trees that had stood for decades.

Power lines and the local co-op

Four County EMC, which serves Pender along with Duplin, Sampson, Bladen, Columbus and Onslow counties, is headquartered in Burgaw. Some addresses in and around town are on other systems, so check your bill. If a tree is on a line, call your provider and stay back. For trees near the service wire to your house, ask about a temporary disconnect before work begins.

Common jobs

Removing large, declining shade trees near older homes
Clearing dead limbs over roofs, porches and sidewalks
Taking down trees weakened by flooding and saturated soil
Removing trees along fences and alleys
Grinding stumps and cleaning up so lawns can recover

Big trees in a small town

Many Burgaw yards have one or two trees larger than anything else on the block. When one of those has to come down, space is the main problem: power lines, close houses and narrow side yards. We plan the order of cuts, decide whether to lower limbs on ropes or drop them, and keep sidewalks and streets clear. If a tree is too close to a line to work safely, we coordinate with the utility before starting.

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Burgaw Background

Town origins. Burgaw began as Cypress Grove on the Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad, became Burgaw Depot in 1854, and was incorporated on February 25, 1879, after an engineer judged the site well situated for drainage.
Historic register. The Burgaw Historic District, Burgaw Depot, Pender County Courthouse and Bannerman House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Record river crest. The Northeast Cape Fear River gauge at Burgaw reached 25.58 feet on September 19, 2018, more than three feet above the Hurricane Floyd crest; a gauge 4 miles east of town measured 22.06 inches of rain.
Co-op headquarters. Four County EMC, which serves Duplin, Sampson, Bladen, Pender, Columbus and Onslow counties, is headquartered in Burgaw.

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Burgaw Questions

Do I need permission to remove a tree in the historic district?

Ask the Town of Burgaw before removing a tree in the historic district; the National Register listing itself doesn't usually regulate private yard trees, but local rules may. We'll wait for any approval before cutting.

Can flooding kill a tree weeks later?

Yes. Roots sitting in water for days can suffocate, and a tree can look fine at first and decline later. Thinning leaves, dying branches and loose bark in the months after a flood are warning signs.

Who handles a tree on the lines in Burgaw?

Your electric provider, often Four County EMC, which is based in Burgaw. Check your bill and call them before anyone touches the tree.

Can you work next to an old house without damaging it?

Yes. On tight lots we take trees down in small sections and lower them with ropes so nothing lands on roofs, porches or chimneys.

Can you prune instead of removing an old shade tree?

Often. Removing dead wood and shortening heavy limbs following ANSI A300 standards can extend the life of an old tree. If decay or cracks make it unsafe, we'll explain what we see.

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