Tree service in Lake City, South Carolina
Tree help for Lake City and the farm country at the south end of Florence County, about 24 miles down US 52 from Florence.
Lake City had 5,903 residents at the 2020 census. It began as Graham's Crossroads, grew after the Northeastern Railroad arrived in 1856, and took its current name in 1883 from the swimming lakes just north of town. It was once known as the Bean Capital of the World, and today it is home to the ArtFields festival.
Swamps, creeks and soft ground
Lake Swamp drains the north side of town toward the Lynches River. After Hurricane Florence in 2018, flooding on the Lynches led to the evacuation of about 2,500 residents from the southern part of the county. Yards near swamps and creek bottoms can stay wet long after the rain stops, which limits where a heavy truck or grinder can go. Crews sometimes use smaller tracked machines or wait for the ground to firm up.
Ice in the south county
The February 2014 ice storm was hardest on a band from northern Horry County through Marion County and southern Florence County, where the National Weather Service reported more than an inch of ice. The Weather Service describes widespread damage to trees and power lines, with electric service not fully restored in some areas for a week.
Farm lots and long driveways
Many homes around Lake City sit on acreage with tree lines, outbuildings and long dirt or gravel drives. Tell the crew where the septic tank, drain field and well are, so equipment stays clear of them.
Jobs that come up near Lake City
- Trees down across rural driveways and fences
- Dead pines along field edges near the house
- Iced or broken hardwood tops
- Stump grinding after clearing a homesite
Common questions
Do you cover Scranton, Coward and Olanta?
Yes. Call with your address and we'll try to connect you with a tree company that serves it.
Can a crew work in my yard if it's still wet?
Sometimes, with lighter equipment or mats. If the ground is soft, a good crew may suggest waiting a few days to avoid rutting the lawn.
Services in Lake City
- Tree removalPlanned removal of dead, declining, crowded or unwanted trees, including tight backyard takedowns.
- Stump grindingGrind old and new stumps below the soil so you can mow, seed, plant or pour over the spot.
- Storm tree cleanupTrees and limbs on roofs, cars, fences and driveways after hurricanes, thunderstorms and ice.
- Dead and beetle-killed pine removalDead, dying, leaning or beetle-hit pines and other hazard trees close to homes and driveways.
- Tree trimming and pruningDeadwood removal, roof and driveway clearance, crown thinning and pruning for live oaks and ornamentals.
Nearby areas
A pine leaning toward the roof, a split Bradford pear, or a stump you're tired of mowing around?
Call the number above and get connected with a tree company that works in Florence and the Pee Dee.