Around Murrayville Road and NC 132

Tree Removal in Murraysville, NC

Busy suburban streets where tall trees stand between houses and overhead lines.

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A Big Suburb With Close Quarters

Tree Removal in Murraysville means working in one of New Hanover County's most built-up unincorporated areas. The census place centers on the junction of Murrayville Road and NC 132 and had 16,582 residents in 2020, up from 7,279 when it was first listed in 2000. That kind of growth packs houses close together, and many yards still hold pines and hardwoods that were there before the streets. Our job is usually to get a large tree out of a modest lot without touching the fence, the shed or the neighbor's roof.

Households and lots

Census QuickFacts counts about 7,324 households here, with 77.3% of homes owner-occupied and a median owner-occupied value of $320,700 (2020-2024). Average household size is 2.23 people. With houses this close, trees on or near the property line are common, and so are questions about whose tree it is. We can measure and photograph a shared tree so both neighbors are working from the same information before anyone agrees on removal.

The wire from the pole to your house

In New Hanover County, Duke Energy is the electric utility. Duke's tree FAQ makes a point many owners miss: the property owner is responsible for keeping the service line, the wire from the pole to the meter, clear of trees. Duke will temporarily de-energize a service line at no cost if you call before tree work starts. Primary lines along the street are different; only line-clearance qualified workers should touch trees near them, and Duke takes trimming requests through its website. When a removal is near your service drop, we coordinate that call as part of the plan.

Storm aftermath

Hurricane Florence knocked out power to more than 90% of New Hanover County customers in 2018, and full restoration took more than ten days. Duke states that it does not clean up storm debris; that falls to the property owner. If a tree comes down across your yard, keep away from any wire it touched, report the line to Duke, and call us once the area is safe.

Common requests

Removing pines that overhang two or three houses at once
Taking down a tree tangled in the service line, after Duke has dropped the line
Removal of storm-broken trees and hangers
Pruning back limbs from roofs and gutters
Stump grinding in small, fenced backyards

Shared trees and fences

On closely spaced lots, a removal often touches more than one property. Before the day, we like to know where the property line is, whether a neighbor's fence, shed or car could be in the drop zone, and whether the neighbor knows the work is coming. A quick conversation over the fence avoids most problems. If a tree straddles the line, both owners should agree to the plan before anyone cuts, and we're glad to walk it with both of you.

Get it quoted

Call (910) 807-4337 or send the form with photos. If the tree is near a wire, tell us which wire. Get a free estimate

Murraysville by the Numbers

Fast growth. Murraysville had 7,279 residents when first listed as a census place in 2000 and 16,582 in the 2020 census, on about 8.61 square miles of land.
Homeownership. Census QuickFacts reports a 77.3% owner-occupied housing rate, a $320,700 median owner-occupied value and 7,324 households for 2020-2024.
Service line responsibility. Duke Energy, the utility in New Hanover County, says the homeowner is responsible for keeping the pole-to-meter service line clear and will de-energize it at no cost if called before tree work.
Florence outages. More than 90% of New Hanover County power customers lost service in Hurricane Florence, and full restoration took more than ten days, according to the NWS Wilmington office.

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Murraysville Questions

My neighbor's tree hangs over my yard. Can you cut it back?

In general you can trim branches that cross onto your property, but not in a way that kills or seriously damages the tree, and removing the whole tree needs the owner's agreement. Talking with your neighbor first avoids most disputes. We can quote the work so you both can see what is proposed.

Will Duke Energy trim the tree near my house?

Duke maintains trees around its primary lines and takes trimming requests online. The service wire running to your house is the owner's responsibility, though Duke will de-energize it at no charge so the work can be done safely.

How long does a typical removal take?

A single medium tree on a suburban lot is often a few hours, including cleanup. Large trees, tight access or wires add time. Your written estimate will describe the scope.

Do I need to tell my neighbor before you remove my tree?

It isn't always required, but it's a good idea when the tree is near the line or their property is in the work area. If the trunk sits on the line, both owners should agree.

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