On US 17 between Wilmington and Jacksonville

Tree Removal in Hampstead, NC

New neighborhoods in old pine woods, and a county with no public place for yard waste.

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Growth, Pines and Disposal Headaches

Tree Removal in Hampstead has grown along with the community. The census place had 4,083 residents in 2010 and 7,016 in 2020, a 71.8% jump, spread over about 20.24 square miles of land along US 17, roughly 17 miles northeast of Wilmington. Much of that growth is subdivisions built in pine woods near the sound. Households here are larger than most in the region, about 2.92 people on average, and many are young families with yards they actually use.

Florence hit Hampstead hard

During Hurricane Florence in 2018, the National Weather Service recorded a 92 mph gust at the Hampstead EMS/Fire station and 78 mph at Kiwanis Park. A gauge 4.1 miles west-northwest of Hampstead caught 29.52 inches of rain. Across Pender County, about 97% of power customers lost service, and the county collected about 600,000 cubic yards of tree debris. Many homeowners here still have trees that were bent or cracked in that storm and never fully recovered.

Where the wood can't go

Pender County's convenience centers take household trash and recycling only. The county notes that state law prohibits disposing of yard waste and vegetative debris in sanitary landfills, and loads containing vegetative debris at the Hampstead Transfer Station face a $250 contamination fee. Options are composting, legal burning or a private hauler. For a tree removal, that makes hauling part of the job, and our estimates include it unless you want the wood left.

What we see most

Pines leaning toward houses on lots carved from woods
Storm-cracked tops and trunks left over from past hurricanes
Dead pines near decks, sheds and fences
Trees crowding driveways and blocking delivery or RV access
Stump grinding for new yards, patios and play areas

Power lines in Pender

Pender County is served by Four County EMC and Jones-Onslow EMC, along with others in some areas. Check your bill to see which serves your home. If a tree is on a line, call the utility and stay well back. For work near the wire to your house, ask the utility about a temporary disconnect.

Working with your HOA

If your Hampstead subdivision has covenants or an architectural committee, they may cover tree removal, especially in front yards and along shared buffers. Before removing a tree, check those rules and ask whether you need written approval. We can provide a written description of the tree's condition, photos and the scope of work, which is what most committees want to see.

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Hampstead Facts

Rapid growth. Hampstead grew 71.8%, from 4,083 residents in 2010 to 7,016 in 2020, on about 20.24 square miles; Census QuickFacts shows 2.92 persons per household and a 72.9% owner-occupied rate.
Florence wind and rain. The NWS recorded a 92 mph gust at the Hampstead EMS/Fire station and 29.52 inches of rain 4.1 miles west-northwest of Hampstead during Hurricane Florence.
No landfill for yard waste. Pender County convenience centers take only household trash and recycling; state law bars yard waste from landfills, and vegetative loads at the Hampstead Transfer Station face a $250 contamination fee.
County storm debris. Pender County collected about 600,000 cubic yards of tree debris after Florence, when about 97% of the county's power customers lost service.

Our Services in Hampstead, NC

Hampstead Questions

Can I take tree debris to the Hampstead convenience center?

No. Pender County's convenience centers are for household trash and recycling, and loads with vegetative debris at the Hampstead Transfer Station can draw a $250 fee. The tree company usually hauls it.

My pines were bent in Florence but are still alive. Are they safe?

Some recover well. Others have cracks or root damage that weaken them over time. If a tree has a new lean, a split or a dying top, have it looked at.

Who do I call about a tree on the power line?

Your electric co-op or utility; in Pender County that's often Four County EMC or Jones-Onslow EMC. Check your bill, call them, and stay away from the line.

Does my HOA need to approve tree removal?

Some do, especially for front yard trees and buffer areas. Check your covenants. We can supply photos and a written description for the application.

Do you remove trees damaged by lightning?

Yes. Pines struck by lightning often die over the following weeks, with browning needles or bark splitting in a long strip. Once a struck tree starts to decline, it's best to remove it before the wood dries out and gets brittle.

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