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Tree Service in Raeford, NC
Burks Tree Service is a Raeford, NC tree service based on Rockfish Road in eastern Hoke County. Raeford is home, and it has been since Earnest Burks started the company in 2008. We remove trees, trim limbs, grind stumps, clear lots, and clean up after storms for homeowners, landlords, and builders all over Hoke County.
Because we are local, a trip to your property is short. That means quicker estimates and a crew that can get back out fast if a storm rolls through.
Where We Work in Raeford and Hoke County
- Downtown Raeford around Main Street and the courthouse
- The Rockfish community and Rockfish Road
- Neighborhoods along US 401 and NC 211
- Homes off Turnpike Road and Arabia Road
- New subdivisions on the east side toward the Cumberland County line
- Rural lots and farm edges across the rest of Hoke County
Hoke County has changed fast. Much of the growth has been new homes on the east side, between Raeford and the Fayetteville line, built on land that was pine woods not long ago. Those lots often keep a few tall pines right beside the new house, and those are the trees we get called about most.
Trees and Property Around Raeford
Raeford sits on the edge of the Sandhills, so the soil is sandy and drains quickly. Loblolly and longleaf pines love it, and they grow tall with wide, shallow roots. In a normal year that is fine. After days of tropical storm rain, those roots can let go, and a pine that looked healthy tips toward the house.
Older homes near downtown and along the main roads tend to have big water oaks, pecans, and sweetgums. Those need trimming as they age, since dead limbs get heavier and more likely to drop. On rural lots, we do a lot of fence line clearing and removal of pines that shade gardens or crowd a shop or barn.
Every fall Raeford hosts the North Carolina Turkey Festival, and every fall we see the same thing: people wanting dead limbs and leaning pines handled before winter wind and the next hurricane season.
Tree Services in Raeford, NC
Every service we offer is available in Raeford and across Hoke County. Pick the one you need for details, pricing factors, and FAQs.
Tree Removal
Dead, leaning, and oversized trees taken down safely, even right next to your house, with full cleanup.
Stump Grinding and Removal
Stumps ground below the grass line, surface roots chased out, and the chips raked back so you can mow again.
Tree Trimming and Pruning
Dead limbs, branches over the roof, and overgrown shrubs cut back by climbers and a bucket truck.
Storm Damage and Emergency Tree Removal
Fallen trees on roofs, cars, and driveways cleared fast after hurricanes, thunderstorms, and ice.
Land Clearing and Lot Prep
Lots, backyards, and fence lines cleared of trees, brush, and stumps with backhoes and skid steers.
What Customers Say
“We had 19 trees removed from our backyard and they did an outstanding job!!! I will definitely be recommending them !!!!!”
“Burks Tree Service came out the same day I called them. They cut the tree down that afternoon and returned the next day to remove and grind the stump down. Very pleased with their turn around time.”
Raeford Tree Service Questions
Do you serve all of Hoke County or just Raeford?
All of Hoke County. Our shop is on Rockfish Road on the east side of the county, so Raeford, Rockfish, and the rest of Hoke are all a short drive.
Do you charge a trip fee in Raeford?
No. Estimates in Raeford and Hoke County are free.
How fast can you get to my house in Raeford?
Many Raeford customers get an estimate the same day or the next day. Emergency calls, like a tree on the house, go to the front of the line.
Can you remove the tall pines next to my new house?
Yes. That is one of our most common jobs in Hoke County. We take them down in sections with ropes so nothing lands on the roof, then haul it all away.