Licensed - Insured - Certified Arborist
Serving Charleston, SC
Licensed - Insured - Certified Arborist
CHARLESTON TREE SERVICES
We’ve been serving the Lowcountry for over 25 years
Winthrop Tree Service is a fully insured and licensed company owned and operated by Arborist Gren Winthrop. We are the premier Charleston tree services company serving the Lowcountry.
In 1994, at age 28, Gren and fellow certified Arborist Chris Gerards moved to Hilton Head, South Carolina to start new lives and a new company called Historic Tree Preservation Inc (HTP). With a keen focus on customer satisfaction and exceptional service, Gren and Chris grew HTP to five offices throughout SC, NC & GA. By 2003 Historic Tree Preservation had become synonymous with quality and was the fastest growing residential and commercial tree care company in the southeast.
In September of 2003 they accepted an offer of acquisition from renowned international giant Bartlett Tree Expert Company and in doing so they signed a five year non-compete agreement that expired in September 2008.
With renewed energy and a core group of employees, Gren was excited to be back in business as Winthrop Tree Service, LLC.
As we enter our 25th year in business, Winthrop Tree Service continues to be the premier Charleston tree services company, with state-of-the-art equipment and nearly 25 employees. Our focus remains on quality work practices and exceptional service for our customers in the Charleston, South Carolina area.
Over 25 years experience
25 Employees
State-of-the-art equipment
Quality workmanship
Fair prices
Pruning Services
Clearance & Liability Pruning: Limbs that down-fork, approach, or rub your house or roof are best removed to gain 6 – 8 feet of clearance from the structures. Home Insurance Policies often require this. In addition, we remove major deadwood (limbs 2” or larger) where they overhang homes, structures, and/or busy vehicular or pedestrian traffic areas.
Vista Pruning: You bought your home for the view, but over the years, the trees have begun to eclipse your view. By carefully thinning and removing select branches, we’ll maintain the health of your trees and restore your beautiful vistas.
Palm Tree Pruning: Palm trees are best pruned annually, in July or August, shortly after seed pods appear. We remove and dispose of dead fronds, seed pods, and loose boots, keeping your palm trees in great shape.
Maintenance Pruning: We strongly advise periodic crown cleaning and thinning for mature landscape trees every two to three years. In the Low Country, where hurricanes and high winds are commonplace, thinning out the canopies of your trees as directed by your arborist can reduce sail, prolong the life of your valuable trees – and save you expensive property damage.
Tree Removal
Trees grow larger and survive longer than any other living thing on earth. They can take hundreds or even thousands of years to grow yet in a short period of time can be weakened or destroyed by pests, disease, drought and storms.
Stump Grinding
Once a tree is down and removed from the property, only the stump remains. Stump grinding is an additional service that we provide with a portable machine that can access most backyards
Storm Damage
When hurricanes, ice storms and high winds throw trees on roofs, homes, vehicles and across roads and driveways, Winthrop Tree Service is the leader in disaster relief, providing prompt attention and the most experience in emergency situations.
Liquid Services
Deep Root Fertilization & Bio-Stimulants: The optimal times to fertilize trees are in the spring and the fall, just as the weather begins to turn. We inject liquid fertilizer directly into the root systems of trees and shrubs, penetrating beneath the drip line of the plant in multiple places. Tree fertilization maintains and improves the overall health of your plants by providing macro- and micro-nutrients required for healthy growth and metabolic functions. This not only improves the appearance of your trees, but also makes them more resilient to stress, diseases, and pests.
Pesticides & Herbicides: There are many pests and invasive plant species which can be harmful to trees. It is important to treat these before they cause significant harm to your trees. At Winthrop Tree Service, we carefully and conservatively apply pesticides and herbicides, if needed, to protect your trees from rapid decline.
Firewood
While Winthrop Tree Service is not in the business of firewood for sale, we are pleased to cut, split, and stack wood from any trees we remove on your property. Or, if you wish to have split and seasoned hardwood delivered to your home, we can assist you in arranging it. Keep an eye out for our periodic firewood giveaway events, too!
Consultations
Whether it’s a tree survey in advance of a purchase or construction, or a letter to assess the health and safety of a tree prior to obtaining a tree removal permit, often it may warrant consulting an expert opinion. We will send a Board-Certified Master Arborist to assess your trees, advise next steps, and otherwise attend to your tree consultation needs.
Cabling and Bracing
Cabling and bracing can add additional support to certain structurally weak trees and leaders. These mechanical support systems can prevent damage, such as major trunk and branch failure. If we determine that your trees can benefit from cabling and bracing, we can often extend their lifetime – and the time you have to enjoy them.
Our Happy Clients
“They clearly knew what they were doing and did so masterfully"
- Dr. William Y. Buchanan
"They will forever be #1 on my list"
- Brantley Weathers
“What a beautiful job! Good to see that there are still people who can do a great job and are able to be proud of their work"
- Joe Sokol
Get In Touch
843-402-0588
officemanager@winthroptreeservice.com
2417 Savannah Hwy
Charleston, SC 29414