(919) 596-7973 www.hillstreeservicenc.com
409 Broach Rd, Durham, North Carolina 27703
Equipment and Capabilities: Bucket Truck, Stump Grinder
Tree Services: Works Near Structures, Large Trees, Dead Tree Experience
Credentials and Trust: Long Established
Customer Experience: Free Estimates, Affordable, Cleanup Included
Emergency and Storm: Quick Response
Durham's Oldest Privately Owned Tree Company. 40 year in business serving our local community. Call today for a Free quote.
4.3 from 35 reviews
Uses an aerial bucket truck for safe, efficient access to tall or hard-to-reach branches. Faster and more stable than climbing for many jobs.
A large bucket truck is a standout capability, enabling fast, safe access to tall trees and facilitating quick trimming and removal. Customers note that this equipment helps them work efficiently near structures and in tight spaces, contributing to prompt service and thorough cleanup. In at least one account, the bucket truck allowed rapid initial work on a tall tree, with a climber finishing the height work, illustrating strong coordination between equipment and skilled personnel.
Equipped with stump grinding machinery to eliminate leftover stumps after removal. Leaves your yard clean and ready for replanting or landscaping.
Stump grinding is a core capability, with a customer noting that they ground down all the stumps, leaving the property incredibly neat and vastly improved. The team is described as completely prepared with the right equipment and a skilled crew of professionals, able to handle challenging jobs and grind stumps efficiently. Cleanup after stump grinding is repeatedly highlighted as thorough, with the site left better than before and debris removed, contributing to a noticeably neater overall result.
Skilled at working in tight spaces where trees sit close to homes, fences, garages, or power lines. Precision removal without damage to surrounding structures.
When a tree sits close to a home or driveway, Hill's Tree Service uses a large bucket truck and a skilled crew to perform removals or limb work with careful planning and precise control. Customers report cases where a large dead tree near a house or neighbor’s property was removed safely, including situations where it was in danger of falling on a structure. Stumps are ground down and debris cleanup is thorough, leaving yards looking better than before. Response times are praised—quick quotes, prompt scheduling, and readiness ahead of storms—demonstrating reliability when near-structure risk is present. Overall, the near-structure work is delivered with safety, professionalism, minimal disruption, and strong post-job cleanup.
Experienced handling oversized trees - tall, wide, or heavily branched. Removing or trimming a large tree requires specialized skill and equipment, and these pros have both.
Handling tall, large-diameter removals near structures is a core strength, with crews taking down 100-foot pines and large oaks that crossed driveways and threatened homes. A large bucket truck and an experienced climbing crew enable rapid access to high canopies, with climbers like Stretch deftly bringing down trees while ground crews stay coordinated. They regularly manage complex removals along property lines and in tight spaces, often addressing multiple large limbs and dead trees, then grinding stumps and hauling debris so the yard looks neat again. Quotes are typically provided quickly and scheduling is reliable, and cleanup is repeatedly described as thorough, though a few customers note occasional delays in returning phone calls.
Specialists in the safe removal of dead, dying, or diseased trees. Dead trees are unpredictable - experience and caution matter.
In Durham, North Carolina, Hill's Tree Service handles dead-tree removals, including large, dying specimens that threaten homes or neighboring structures, with prompt estimates and quick scheduling. Customers report that they remove dead trees and dangerous limbs and leave the property cleaner than they found it, even ahead of storms. They also provide stump grinding to complete the job and ensure the site is neat and safe. When access is limited, the crew can and does carry debris manually, demonstrating muscle and care to finish the removal without dragging equipment through the yard. The team is praised for reliability, professionalism, and for preserving healthy trees when possible, delivering careful, thorough cleanup and clear communication throughout the process.
A business with years - often decades - in the community. Local reputation and deep experience speak for themselves.
Forty years of service in the area have built Hill's Tree Service into a long-established arborist capable of handling a broad range of tree-care challenges near homes and other structures. Customers report quick quotes, dependable scheduling, and clear communication—often prioritizing urgent removals and storm-related work with prompt responses. They excel at complex removals from difficult locations: large dying trees, near-structure removals, heavy debris cleanup, stump grinding, and meticulous property cleanup that leaves yards better than before. A skilled, hard-working crew with bucket trucks and climbers tackles tall trees efficiently while maintaining safety and professionalism, earning repeat work across many properties in the Durham area. Pricing is consistently described as fair or competitive, and clients repeatedly return for multiple projects, underscoring a durable, trusted local reputation.
No charge for coming out to assess the job and give you a price. Know what you're getting into before committing.
Free estimates are routinely offered, with Roger often visiting to assess the property and discuss the work at no charge. In many cases, the quote is provided the same day as the visit, helping customers move quickly to scheduling. Pricing is consistently described as fair, reasonable, and competitive, reinforcing the value of the initial free assessment. While most feedback highlights prompt responses and clear communication during the quoting process, a minority note instances of phone responsiveness gaps before engagement. Overall, the pattern shows a strong emphasis on accessible, fast, and transparent free estimates in Durham’s tree service landscape.
Competitive pricing without cutting corners. These arborists offer fair rates and transparent quotes, making professional tree care accessible for most budgets.
Affordable pricing is a clear pattern in customer feedback, with many noting fair, competitive quotes and reasonable overall costs. Clients report quick responses and same-day or rapid estimates, helping them lock in budget-friendly plans. The team handles a range of jobs—from simple removals to complex projects over houses—efficiently with a large bucket truck and a skilled crew, and cleanup is consistently thorough. Free estimates are available, reinforcing a transparent, value-driven approach.
All debris - branches, logs, and brush - is hauled away as part of the job. No pile left behind for you to deal with.
Cleanup is included and consistently highlighted as a core strength, with crews removing brush, branches, logs, and other debris and hauling it away. In Durham, customers report yards and driveways are cleaned thoroughly and left looking better than before the work. Stump grinding features as part of the clean-up outcomes, leaving the landscape neat and noticeably improved. When access is limited or work is near structures, teams manually carry debris to clear the area, ensuring a debris-free site. Overall, feedback patterns show that Hill's Tree Service delivers a complete, meticulous cleanup as part of the service, reinforcing their strong reputation in the Durham area.
Fast to answer calls and quick to schedule. Whether it's routine work or an urgent situation, these businesses don't leave you waiting.
Rapid response is a standout capability of Hill's Tree Service in Durham, NC, with customers frequently noting quick outreach to assess and quote projects. In time-sensitive situations, they often arrive quickly—some customers say they were on site the next day and completed work promptly, including preparations ahead of a big storm. Quotes are commonly provided the same day, with scheduling set within a couple of days, reflecting a fast turn-around. A small portion of feedback mentions communication gaps, noting calls that weren’t returned or phones that weren’t answered. When contact is established, the crew mobilizes quickly and delivers thorough work with a clean, well-managed site afterward.