(843) 669-6060 hultgrentreeservice.com
3218 Santee River Dr, Florence, South Carolina 29501
Equipment and Capabilities: Aerial Lift, Stump Grinder
Tree Services: Tree Assessments, Large Trees, Dead Tree Experience, Cabling Bracing
Credentials and Trust: Long Established, ISA Certified, Insured, Licensed
Customer Experience: Cleanup Included
Emergency and Storm: Quick Response
Hultgren Tree Services, LLC and Jahn Hultgren, ISA Certified Arborist, offer professional tree consultation and care. These services include: Tree Consultation, Risk Assessment, Structural Pruning, Aerial Lift Service, Hazardous Tree Specialist, Lightning Protection, Dynamic Cabling, and Tree Preservation and Care. Since 1986 we have provided high-quality specialized tree services for Florence, South Carolina and the Pee Dee region. We serve both residential and commercial customers. Founded and operated by Jahn Hultgren, Hultgren Tree Service, LLC is fully licensed and insured. Taking care of the client’s property and customer satisfaction our #1 goal.
4.8 from 25 reviews
Uses a towable or tracked aerial lift for high-reach work without the need for a full crane. More versatile in tight spaces while still reaching significant heights.
Aerial lift capability provides rapid, high-access reach for tall trees and elevated limbs in Florence, South Carolina, enabling work that would be difficult with ladders alone. Customers repeatedly note that the crew arrives with telehandlers and lifts and immediately begins work, reflecting a ready-to-deploy aerial lift service and efficient, thorough on-site performance. In one dramatic case, they used lifts to tackle an 80-foot, 40,000-pound oak that fell on a house, removing it safely, tarping the roof, applying waterproof foam around the tarp perimeter, and coordinating with the insurance estimator. Even for routine or delicate work near ornamentals, the lifts allow precise access without damaging surrounding plants, and the team delivers cleanups that leave properties looking better than before.
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 part of their tree removal package, and customers consistently note thorough grinding of stumps along with comprehensive cleanup. After large tree removals, reviewers say the crew grinds stumps and leaves the site level and debris-free. They leverage solid equipment—telehandlers and aerial lifts—to access challenging stumps and protect surrounding landscape. Across Florence, South Carolina, and the Pee Dee region, clients praise the professionalism, reliability, and tidy results when stumps are involved.
Offers professional evaluation of your trees' health, structure, and risk level. Useful before buying property, after storm damage, or when a tree just doesn't look right.
Through ISA Certified Arborist-led consultation and risk assessment, they deliver formal evaluations of tree health, structural integrity, and hazard potential, guiding decisions on preservation or removal. Customers describe quick, thorough assessments that enable safe, efficient handling of challenging jobs—such as 80-foot oaks or trees that have fallen on structures—often using telehandlers, aerial lifts, and other equipment, with emphasis on safety and clean outcomes. They coordinate end-to-end with homeowners and insurers, including tasks like tarping roofs, coordinating with insurance adjusters, and debris removal, reflecting a comprehensive assessment-to-execution workflow. In pre-construction work, the team assesses site needs and then removes trees and brush and levels the space, with clear communication throughout. Feedback highlights their care to preserve ornamental trees and overall landscape health, with pruning or removal chosen to protect nearby plantings. Patience, professionalism, and region-specific knowledge are repeatedly noted, suggesting their assessments incorporate local botany and practical, place-based guidance.
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.
In Florence, South Carolina, large-tree removals are tackled with telehandlers and aerial lifts, backed by a full fleet of equipment that enables safe lowering of towering trees. For example, they removed an 80‑ft, 40,000‑lb oak that fell on a house, deploying the necessary machinery, tarping the roof, sealing around the tarp, and coordinating with the homeowner’s insurer. They can bring down even taller pines—one job involved a 120‑ft pine cut without harming adjacent trees, demonstrating precision and safety. Stump grinding and thorough cleanup accompany these large removals, leaving the property leveled and debris‑free. Clients repeatedly note professionalism, responsiveness, and respect for property, underscoring a proven track record with large-tree challenges.
Specialists in the safe removal of dead, dying, or diseased trees. Dead trees are unpredictable - experience and caution matter.
Dead-tree removals in Florence are handled with a safety-forward approach, often deploying telehandlers and aerial lifts to access tall or awkward trees while preserving nearby ornamentals. The crew consistently delivers thorough cleanup and debris removal, including stump grinding when needed, leaving yards leveled and ready for use. In hazardous scenarios, they respond quickly and execute large, high-risk removals—such as an 80-foot, 40,000-pound oak that had fallen on a home—tarping roofs and coordinating with the homeowner’s insurance adjuster. They take care to avoid damage to other trees or plants and are described as professional, courteous, and reliable by clients. Overall, these dead-tree capabilities span residential and commercial work, combining preservation and removal expertise to manage dead trees safely and effectively.
Installs steel cables or braces to support weak branch unions, co-dominant stems, or leaning trunks - extending the life of a tree you don't want to lose.
Dynamic cabling and structural bracing are central to their approach for stabilizing risk trees and protecting property in Florence. Customers consistently praise a safety-focused, professional crew that respects landscaping and avoids damage to ornamental trees, even on large, demanding jobs. In challenging scenarios, they deploy a full suite of equipment—including telehandlers and aerial lifts—and coordinate efficiently to minimize disruption while stabilizing and removing hazardous trees. They often go the extra mile with debris cleanup and by coordinating with insurance adjusters, tarping roofs, and securing the worksite as needed. Serving Florence, SC, and the Pee Dee region since 1986, their ISA-certified arborist-led team emphasizes safety, preservation, and responsible cabling/bracing as part of a comprehensive tree care program.
A business with years - often decades - in the community. Local reputation and deep experience speak for themselves.
Long-established since 1986, they have built a durable capability to manage large, hazardous, and structurally complex tree work in Florence, SC and the Pee Dee region. Feedback highlights their ability to mobilize heavy equipment like telehandlers and aerial lifts to remove very large trees—up to 80 feet and tens of thousands of pounds—while protecting nearby ornamentals and grinding stumps. Cleanup is thorough, debris is leveled, and when needed they handle roof tarping and even coordinate with insurance estimators to streamline the process. Professionalism, clear communication, fair pricing, and a safety-first approach come up repeatedly, with homeowners noting respectful treatment and reliable performance on both residential and commercial projects.
Employs one or more ISA-certified arborists - credentialed professionals who've passed rigorous testing in tree care science and best practices.
ISA Certified Arborist credentials underpin a thorough, safety-first approach to tree consultation, risk assessment, and structural preservation work. Client feedback patterns show the team can manage hazardous, large-diameter tree challenges with advanced equipment such as telehandlers and aerial lifts, while avoiding damage to ornamental plants. They consistently coordinate complex logistics—tarping roofs, coordinating with insurance estimators, and performing meticulous debris cleanup. Clear, proactive communication and reliable responsiveness are highlighted, reflecting professional judgment and planning typical of certified arborists. Serving residential and commercial clients in Florence, SC and the Pee Dee region, this ISA certification translates into trusted tree care, risk mitigation, and long-term preservation.
Carries proper liability and workers' compensation insurance. If something goes wrong on your property, you're protected.
Their insured, licensed operation underpins a safety- and liability-conscious approach that shows up on every job, from routine maintenance to large removals. Clients consistently note seamless coordination with insurance estimators, ensuring clear communication and smooth handling of claims alongside the work. When tackling storm damage or complex removals, they deploy telehandlers and aerial lifts while tarping roofs and using waterproof foam to protect perimeter areas, demonstrating thorough site protection. Reports frequently mention careful preservation of surrounding landscape, with no damage to ornamental trees or plants and meticulous debris cleanup. Serving both residential and commercial customers in Florence and the Pee Dee region since 1986, they combine professional insurance-backed processes with responsive, client-centered service.
Holds all required state and local licenses to operate legally as a tree service. A basic but important box to check before hiring.
Licensed and insured, they consistently deliver safe, high-capacity tree work in Florence and the Pee Dee region. Feedback highlights professional crews handling massive removals with telehandlers and aerial lifts, precise pruning, stump grinding, and thorough debris cleanup while protecting ornamental trees and surrounding property. Customers also note their ability to manage hazardous situations and coordinate with insurance adjusters, including roof tarping and post-storm remediation, with efficiency and courtesy. Jahn Hultgren’s ISA Certified Arborist credentials underpin risk assessment, structural pruning, dynamic cabling, and preservation-focused care for residential and commercial clients alike.
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 as a core part of the service, with crews removing all debris, grinding stumps, and leaving the site neat and orderly. Customers consistently note that after work the yard is leveled and cleared, often looking better than before and ready for immediate use. The cleanup process protects surrounding landscaping, with careful handling that prevents damage to ornamental trees and plants. On large or challenging removals, the team delivers thorough site restoration—brush and debris cleared and the area returned to a tidy condition, sometimes leaving the property as if the tree never existed. Serving Florence, SC and the Pee Dee region, they routinely turn difficult jobs into clean, presentable results.
Fast to answer calls and quick to schedule. Whether it's routine work or an urgent situation, these businesses don't leave you waiting.
Quick-response is a clear pattern in how they serve clients in Florence and the Pee Dee region, with Jahn noted for being highly responsive to inquiries. When on the job, the crew arrives with telehandlers and lifts and immediately gets to work, minimizing downtime. They excel in urgent, high-stakes situations—removing large trees that have fallen on homes, tarping roofs, coordinating with insurance estimators, and handling debris cleanup with precision. Across projects, customers repeatedly highlight fast turnarounds, professional conduct, and thorough cleanup, underscoring reliable communication from first contact to final finish.