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Maintaining a healthy landscape in “The Southern Part of Heaven” requires more than just a chainsaw and a truck. It demands a deep understanding of Chapel Hill’s unique environmental character, from the rolling hills of the Piedmont to our town’s famously protective relationship with its trees.
Here are a few of the things a locally owned tree-care partner can help you with:
The city’s ordinances governing trees are some of the most robust in the state, making expert guidance essential for avoiding hefty municipal fines. We provide the help you need to comply with this complex permitting process, ensuring every removal meets local standards.
The towering white oaks and delicate dogwoods that define Chapel Hill sometimes benefit from specialized pruning regimens and soil management tailored to our heavy Piedmont clay. Our team understands the biological needs of these trees and the best way to provide the support they require.
From heavy winter ice loads to sudden summer thunderstorms, our local climate puts immense structural stress on even the healthiest trees. We can provide proactive assessments and strategic pruning to identify weaknesses and address issues before they lead to branch or whole-tree failure.
We’ve been providing unmatched tree-care services in Chapel Hill since 2020, and we’d love to provide the care your trees need.
Lubbers & Sons Tree Care takes a different approach than many of the other tree-service companies operating in Central North Carolina. We measure success by the number of clients we help and trees we save rather than the number we remove.
In fact, when you trust the Lubbers & Sons Tree Care team, you’ll immediately notice our commitment to:
“Whether you’re in Chapel Hill or anywhere else in Central North Carolina, it’s important to work with a locally owned and operated tree-care provider who understands the community’s canopy and relevant permitting regulations.”
- Sosha Sullivan, ISA Certified Arborist
Owner of Lubbers & Sons Tree Care
Lubbers & Sons Tree Care provides all of the tree-care services homeowners and property managers in Chapel Hill need.
Whether you need young fruit trees shaped to ensure structural integrity or dangerous limbs removed from a mature oak, the Lubbers & Sons team delivers specialized pruning and trimming services in Chapel Hill.
When a tree must come down, you need a crew of skilled arborists who can dismantle it safely, ensuring you avoid the property damage often associated with less experienced contractors.
Our stump grinding services eliminate unsightly stumps to prevent regrowth and enhance your landscape’s appeal, clearing the way for new projects or replacement plantings.
Whether a tree is leaning precariously over your home or has already landed on something, our rapid-response specialists are on standby 24 hours a day, seven days a week to carry out emergency removals.
While other teams might shy away from complicated, high-risk projects, we utilize cranes to safely manage removals for trees that are far too large, unstable, or brittle to be climbed.
Speaking with an ISA-certified arborist is the most effective way to understand your landscape's needs and receive professional, custom-tailored advice for long-term tree health.
Many common pest and disease issues are preventable through proactive maintenance. Our plant health care programs make it simple to give your trees the ongoing support they need to remain healthy and thrive.
Our expert species-selection and installation services can help boost your property’s value, reduce your energy costs, and create a beautiful, wildlife-friendly environment for years to come.
Trees with structural flaws or weak branch unions can often be preserved by strategically installing cables or braces within the canopy to provide necessary reinforcement.
Lubbers & Sons possesses the specialized equipment and knowledge to maintain commercial properties, ensuring your grounds stay pristine without interfering with your business operations.
From initial planting to routine maintenance and removals, our team provides the comprehensive care required to keep public trees in your town safe, healthy, and vibrant.
Protect your home and property from the threat of wildfire through our defensible space services, which include strategic pruning, clearing, and the removal of flammable debris.
Whether you are preparing for new construction or repurposing your land, our lot-clearing services transform your site into a clean slate tailored to your project goals.
You contact our team to schedule an arborist assessment or request a free estimate.
One of our arborists will visit your property, evaluate your trees, and discuss your goals.
We’ll outline your options, develop a customized plan, and provide you with an itemized estimate.
We’ll show up at the scheduled time, conduct a safety briefing, and get to work.
Once finished, we’ll review the work with you and ensure your property looks spotless.
You’ll likely start enjoying a number of benefits when you partner with a team of professional arborists, who can provide the care your trees need. With professional arborist support, your trees will likely:
To enjoy all of these benefits and more, simply contact the Lubbers & Sons Tree Care team and tell us about your needs.
To ensure your trees have the best opportunity to stay healthy, safe, and beautiful, it’s vital to seek professional help as soon as you notice an issue. Keep an eye out for the following warning signs so you know exactly when to contact our team of tree care specialists:
If you see fungal growth on a tree’s trunk, limbs, or root flare, it typically indicates internal decay, which can turn an otherwise sturdy tree into a serious safety hazard.
These rapid-growing, poorly attached clusters of branches (which arborists call epicormic growth) frequently appear when a tree is under significant stress and requires expert care.
Whether triggered by pests, fungal disease, or environmental factors, losing leaves before fall arrives is a red flag that your tree needs a prompt professional evaluation.
While hollow cavities might be aesthetically pleasing in some cases or house local wildlife, they often signal internal rot that could cause the tree to fail unexpectedly.
Stunted development isn't always just about shade or tight roots; it can often be fixed by our plant health experts through targeted treatments like nutrient supplementation.
Many bugs are harmless, but certain infestations can jeopardize a tree's survival. Early detection and treatment are key to preventing lasting damage to your landscape.
If you spot mounding, heaving, or cracked soil around the base of a tree, have an ISA-certified arborist check the site to confirm the root system remains stable and secure.
If you notice any of these signs, contact the professional arborists at Lubbers & Sons Tree Care to discuss your concerns and get the help you need.
The cost of tree care in Chapel Hill varies significantly based on a variety of factors. Things like risk assessments and certified arborist consultations start at around $200, while emergency tree-removal jobs requiring cranes may cost $7,000 or more.
A few of the factors that’ll influence the total costs you’ll face include:
With all of that said, the best way to determine the exact costs you’ll pay is to simply reach out to the Lubbers & Sons Tree Care team. We’ll be happy to schedule a site visit and provide you with an itemized estimate, completely free of charge.
Lubbers & Sons Tree Care is proud to offer expert tree-care services across Central North Carolina, including the following cities:
To ensure you receive the high-quality service you deserve, you have to choose the right tree-care partner. In many instances, your choice will determine whether your trees flourish or succumb to the pressures of pests, disease, and environmental stress.
This is why it is important to partner with an experienced, locally based crew that possesses the proper equipment, the technical knowledge, and the familiarity with the tree species common to Chapel Hill. It’s also critical that you rely on a tree company that has an ISA-certified arborist on staff, so you can get the expert advice you deserve.
That is the level of excellence you can expect from the Lubbers & Sons Tree Care team. Contact us today to discuss your specific needs and discover why we are the top choice for tree care in Chapel Hill.
Have more questions about our tree-care services? We’ve rounded up a few of the most common questions our clients have and answered them below.
Tree removal costs are generally lowest in the winter, when crews are the least busy. However, this should only be a consideration for the removal of non-hazardous trees; trees presenting safety risks should be removed as soon as possible.
Reports from an ISA-certified arborist may cost anywhere from $150 to $500 or more, depending on the scope of the report.
Tree trimming can cost anywhere between $200 and $2,000 (or occasionally more), depending on the specifics of the job.
Most arborists — including those on the Lubbers & Sons Tree Care team — will provide free estimates. However, this is different from an arborist report, which are generally only provided for a fee.
Absolutely. Professional tree pruners are unlikely to make the kinds of mistakes homeowners and landscapers often make, which will help keep your trees healthier and safer.
The best way to save money on tree removal is by having several trees removed at the same time (which will often reduce the per-tree costs) or by planning the removal for the next winter (when it is safe to do so). You can also save money in some cases by allowing the tree-care team to leave the debris produced onsite. However, this creates quite a bit of work, which most homeowners are not prepared to carry out.
Every homeowners insurance policy is different, but most will only cover the costs of removing a tree that has already fallen on your property. Most consider the removal of standing trees to be a standard maintenance responsibility, which falls on the homeowner.
Partnering with a professional tree-care team will provide a number of benefits to your family, your trees, and your property. But to ensure you get the best service possible, you have to choose an arboricultural team you can count on.
That’s easy when you rely on the experts at Lubbers & Sons Tree Care. We’ve been providing unmatched tree-care services in Chapel Hill and the rest of Central North Carolina since 2020, and our reviews speak for themselves.
Contact our team now to discuss your needs, have your questions answered, or request your free estimate.
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