(843) 452-2685 stewarttree.com
Equipment and Capabilities: Stump Grinder
Emergency and Storm: Storm Cleanup, Quick Response
Tree Services: Large Trees, Works Near Structures
Credentials and Trust: Long Established, Insured
Customer Experience: Affordable, Cleanup Included
Since 2009, Stewart Tree Service has been providing prompt and professional tree care services to the greater Charleston area. We pride ourselves in providing old fashioned customer service by listening to the needs of our clients and providing services that work best for their budget. The low country is filled with a variety of tree species. No matter the species of tree, we are highly qualified and well prepared to care for your tree. We apply our detail-oriented approach while being fast, efficient, and a cut above the rest. We take pride in the quality of service we offer and each job is customizable to the needs of each home or business owner.
5.0 from 125 reviews
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 built‑in part of their tree service package, with clients noting that stumps are ground down as part of the job after removals. The feedback consistently highlights efficient stump grinding and meticulous cleanup that leaves yards and driveways free of debris. They handle multiple stumps in a single visit and can tackle challenging sites near homes and structures, delivering quick, thorough results. In the Charleston Lowcountry area—including Mt. Pleasant, James Island, Johns Island, and surrounding communities—pricing for stump grinding is described as fair and competitive as part of larger tree work.
Ready to respond after high winds, ice storms, or heavy snow bring trees and limbs down across your property.
Storm cleanup is a core capability, with rapid mobilization to remove dangerous limbs and downed trees near structures or power lines. In storm scenarios, customers consistently report quick responses, fast quotes, and crews that move in promptly to tackle large, perched trees—often completing work in a single day or even hours. They leave properties and streets thoroughly cleaned, with no debris left behind, and they take care to protect nearby landscaping while avoiding damage to shrubs or other trees not slated for removal. The team’s emphasis on safety, efficiency, and meticulous cleanup is evident across cases from Mt Pleasant to Johns Island and James Island, reinforcing trust for storm-related work in the Lowcountry. Notably, they can respond to urgent situations, sometimes patching damage and removing hazards within a couple of hours after arrival during active storms.
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 responsiveness is a defining strength of Stewart Tree Service in the Charleston area, with customers routinely noting how quickly they connect and get on site. They are often reachable by phone or text in minutes, and one customer even reported a callback within one minute of reaching out. In urgent situations, the team frequently shows up the same day or the next day, even late on a Friday evening, and has been on site within hours during storms or after disaster events. Their service footprint spans Mt Pleasant, James Island, Johns Island, and the surrounding Lowcountry, reflecting a fast-response capability across multiple communities. Across numerous jobs, customers consistently highlight not only the speed but also professional, safe, and thorough work, with cleanup completed to leave properties looking immaculate.
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.
Their large-tree capability is demonstrated by removing trees towering 75 feet and more, including 100-foot Laurel oaks and other 100+ foot specimens. Clients note safe, efficient work around homes and rooftops, with limbs near structures or power lines handled cleanly and major removals completed in a single day when needed. Access to the tallest boom truck in the area enables reach into high canopies and tight spaces, allowing complex, tall-tree removals to proceed efficiently. The crews pair this capability with meticulous cleanup, leaving yards, driveways, and even streets free of debris and neatly restored. They also navigate local requirements to address near-structure removals, coordinating permits and town guidelines to ensure work complies with regulations.
Skilled at working in tight spaces where trees sit close to homes, fences, garages, or power lines. Precision removal without damage to surrounding structures.
Near-structure safety and precision are core capabilities, with crews routinely working on limbs and trees that are just feet from roofs, walls, and power lines. Client feedback highlights the ability to remove dangerous limbs and large trees adjacent to homes in tight spaces, often in a day, while keeping adjacent structures and landscaping safe. They customize the approach to protect shrubs and non-target plantings, and they leave the property clean and undamaged. They navigate local ordinances and permitting requirements when work involves trees near buildings, demonstrating careful coordination with authorities to proceed safely. They rely on heavy-duty equipment, including a notably tall boom truck, to reach high limbs near structures without causing damage.
A business with years - often decades - in the community. Local reputation and deep experience speak for themselves.
Dating back to 2009, this long-established operation has built a deep foundation of trust across the Charleston Lowcountry through reliable, professional tree care. Customer feedback consistently highlights the team’s ability to remove or prune enormous trees near structures and power lines—often 75 to 100 feet tall—without collateral damage and with careful landscape preservation. Along with technical skill, the crew is praised for quick response, clear communication, and meticulous cleanup that leaves yards and streets spotless. Pricing is described as fair and transparent, with many clients becoming repeat customers across Mt Pleasant, James Island, Johns Island, and nearby communities as they navigate town permits and ordinances. Scope includes storm cleanup, stump grinding, pruning, removal, and land clearing, with the capacity to handle complex jobs safely and efficiently.
Carries proper liability and workers' compensation insurance. If something goes wrong on your property, you're protected.
Safety-minded, insured crews underpin their ability to work near structures and power lines with confidence. Feedback consistently highlights careful planning and execution—removing tall trees and trimming near homes while avoiding damage to roofs, shrubs, or landscaping. Customers repeatedly note rapid response, clear communication, and thorough cleanup, leaving yards and streets free of debris. The pattern of long-term use and residents citing adherence to local ordinances and professional risk handling signals a reliable, risk-managed operation. Some reviewers also point to robust insurance coverage, with mentions of high premiums reflecting strong protection that supports safe, large-tree work.
Competitive pricing without cutting corners. These arborists offer fair rates and transparent quotes, making professional tree care accessible for most budgets.
Affordability shows up in consistently fair and competitive pricing, with customers noting Stewart Tree Service often beats other bids and offers the best value in the Charleston Lowcountry. For large-scale jobs, they deliver speed and efficiency at a reasonable price—watching a 75-foot tree come down in about half a day, then removing several more with the yard completely cleaned up. They regularly handle high-risk removals near structures or power lines, including 100-foot-plus trees, while keeping costs approachable. Customers report thorough cleanup and yard restoration included in the price, leaving properties looking better than before. Quoting is prompt, scheduling is quick and flexible, and the crew works efficiently, contributing to an overall affordable experience.
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 with Stewart Tree Service’s work, and customers consistently highlight thorough debris removal and site restoration as part of every job. In many projects, homeowners report yards, driveways, and even adjacent streets are cleared of branches, sawdust, and other debris, leaving the property spotless. They routinely go beyond trimming to protect surrounding shrubs and plants, with final results that look better than before the work began. Clients also note that crews walk the site with them to confirm satisfaction and will perform any additional cleanup or adjustments promptly, often at no extra charge. This pattern is especially evident across jobs in the Charleston area and the broader Lowcountry communities they serve.