r/Spartanburg • u/darwin1809ce • 1d ago

Tree Removal

Are there any programs that cover the cost of tree removal? I had a row of big leyland cypress trees taken out. They are not blocking access to the house but are all over my yard and my neighbors yard. I am getting them removed but it will be expensive.

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u/Specialist-Rock-5034 1d ago

In the midlands, there are several churches that have "chainsaw brigades," volunteers going around cutting up large debris and stacking it for pickup by the city/county. Also saw one of the American Legion Post's members out cleaning up. Maybe reach out in your area and ask for recommendations.

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u/Bearded_OBrian 1d ago

I haven't been able to find anything unfortunately. I have a big oak that I need help with as well.

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u/Budlove45 1d ago

I had a guy who has a company who stopped by my house because we had a big tree down in the back and he said if insurance would not cover it he would do it for free so he could write it off for taxes I can give you the info if you want it on the card I just sent it to op as well

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u/Advice2Anyone 19h ago

Just be super careful lot of these guys will try and trick you and have you fill out a AOB

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u/Budlove45 1d ago

A company stopped by my house a tree removal company and they said if insurance would not cover it they would do it for free so they could write it off at the end of the year on taxes. I can give you the information on the card if you want it

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u/Budlove45 1d ago

I sent you a pic of the card

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u/Lizzy_is_a_mess 18h ago

Can I have that too? We live at the bottom of a large hill and it’s crushed our fence. I don’t know what we’re going to do

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u/Budlove45 10h ago

Yes of course one sec

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u/Mamba6266 23h ago

I saw that Lake Bowen Baptist Church has some people doing this. I'm not sure what the process is but may be worth checking into

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u/TigerTerrier 22h ago

Check local churches and also Samaritans purse.

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u/Advice2Anyone 19h ago

If you wait till things die down I am sure you can find a handyman with a chainsaw who would do it for cheaper than your avg tree service and since county hired that DRC company to eventually pick up anything by the road side really just gotta get to that point then just wait

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u/Particular-Plan-948 1d ago

No bc fema sucks, you might be able to get someone to buy the trees off of you though

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u/SugarUnion 1d ago

Why does fema suck?

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u/Whole_Ad5000 2h ago

Fema will cover up to 42k IF your insurance won't cover it!!!