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Residential service across Wake and Johnston Counties

Shrub & Small Tree Removal

Removal requests assessed for size, access, utilities, debris, and safe working conditions.

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Shrub & Small Tree Removal: what to expect

Green Hornet Landscaping evaluates shrub and small-tree removal requests individually. Plant size, condition, access, overhead or underground conflicts, stump expectations, and debris handling must be reviewed before a final estimate.

When this service may be a good fit

  • Shrubs and genuinely small trees with safe access
  • Removal areas clear of unresolved utility conflicts
  • Projects that can be evaluated from photos or a site visit

Clear scope

What the scope may include

  • Visual scope and safety review
  • Identification of plants included
  • Removal and debris handling as written in the estimate
  • Basic cleanup of the agreed work area

How the process works

01

Send clear photos

Include the full plant, base, nearby structures, gates, and access route.

02

Safety and scope review

We evaluate size, condition, utilities, access, stump expectations, and debris.

03

Approve before removal

Work begins only after the written scope and site conditions are confirmed.

What affects the estimate and schedule

  • Plant size, number, and condition
  • Access and distance for debris handling
  • Stump or root expectations
  • Utilities, structures, fences, and slopes

How to prepare the property

Do not dig or cut roots before the review. Identify known utilities, irrigation, septic components, property boundaries, and access restrictions.

Important limitations

Large, hazardous, storm-damaged, leaning, elevated, or utility-adjacent trees may require a qualified tree-care provider and are not represented as part of this small-tree service.

Frequently asked questions

What counts as a small tree?

There is no single safe size rule. We decide whether a request fits this service only after reviewing the plant and surroundings.

Is stump grinding included?

Stump and root expectations must be stated in the estimate. They are not assumed as part of removal.

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Tell us about your property

Send the address, photos, and scope details. We answer estimate requests within 24 hours.

Residential lawn care and landscaping services for homeowners in Wake and Johnston Counties.

Serving areas throughout Wake and Johnston Counties.

Contact

Hours

Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday: Closed

Estimate requests answered within 24 hours.

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