A Cut Above Tree Experts

Tree Service, Mulch and Topsoil, Pavers and Hardscaping

About us

A Cut Above Tree Experts in Wilmington is your go-to for all your tree and landscape needs. With our full-service approach, we provide top-notch care and expertise for your outdoor spaces. Contact us today for a cut above the rest!

Business highlights

31 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Landscaping & Tree Installation -Tree Pruning, Fertilization, Cabling, & Removals, Bushogging, Lot Clearing, Sand Rock,Topsoil,& Dirt Delivery

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.831 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
81%
4
10%
3
0%
2
0%
1
10%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.8

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Showing 1-25 of 31 reviews

M B.
03/2023
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were very prompt and professional. Feel like I got great value for my money. Very pleased.
Description of Work: Removed several large trees, stump grinding, and a lot of trimming.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from A Cut Above Tree Experts
Thank you so much for the review & as always it was a pleasure working with y’all on your project.

Tom F.
01/2023
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Second time we hired them. Pleased once again. Polite and respectful crew. Seemed like a fair price for work that was well completed.
Description of Work: Removed trees and trimmed limbs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from A Cut Above Tree Experts
Thanks for the review 👍👍

Belinda H.
12/2021
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
It was good. They are very professional, they gave a very reasonable price.
Description of Work: They cut down the four tree.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

A. D. K.
10/2018
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Did not use this individual. No problem, just didn't select them.
Description of Work: Needed tree limb removed from the roof.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Brenda N.
06/2018
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
wonderful. already referred his name to friends
Description of Work: trees removed and trees trimmed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

paul W.
05/2018
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
on time, with professional care
Description of Work: trees pruned

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michael B.
04/2018
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I had asked for an estimate and Sean showed up the next day. Since I was not ready for the job until a few weeks later, I called Sean and he and his crew showed up within two hours. It was a big job removing several large trees and stump grinding, including a ver large and tall dead pine, that my prior contractor failed to return and finish. The pine was in a thicket of old established ornament species and they were able to avoid any damage. The crew stayed late to finish the work.
Description of Work: Several trees taken down

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Amy W.
02/2018
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Sean was very responsive and professional- work completed in efficient manner. Great job, would use again for sure.
Description of Work: Trimming of large oak, tree m back dead limbs on another large oak, ripped out chain link fence and overgrown landscaping, laid top soil

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,925

Edmund R.
01/2018
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Perfect. It was in a tough area to move equipment in. They put down plywood on the lawn to insure the grass was not destroyed. They worked well as a team, and took the trees down efficiently. Clean up was great, I would highly recommend!
Description of Work: Several large pine trees were infested with pine bark beetles, had to be taken down.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,350

Response from A Cut Above Tree Experts
Thank you for your great review . We enjoyed working with you on your project.

Dave D.
07/2017
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Excellent work and very professional. Would hire again!
Description of Work: tree removal and trimming

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Elizabeth B.
04/2017
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Very well. Removed all limbs branches and associated trash. Were courteous and came when they said they would. Went the extra mile.
Description of Work: Cut down 3 trees. Rehabilitated 2 Yoshino Cherry trees which had die back, suckers, exposed roots and scale; this included pressure washing and spraying for scale, deep root fertilization, application of mushroom compost, trimming out suckers and die back; also worked on an ancient dogwood. Trimmed up the limbs of 2 large oak trees, carefully avoiding my bluebird nesting box with contained newly hatched bluebirds.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Anna L.
11/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Sean and his team were great. Because of the beetle infestation, we needed the tree down asap. Sean fit us into his schedule weeks ahead of the other companies we received quotes from. He understood the infestation and recommended the proper scope of removal to minimize the beetles moving to our other trees. The large, 70+ foot pine tree was down and gone, stump ground and shavings removed in 3 hours. A well run operation.
Description of Work: Removed large, dead pine tree from our front yard. Took down tree, hauled off wood, ground down the stump and hauled off the shavings (the tree was infested with Pine Borers and all of it, including the stump grindings had to be removed from site). The yard was cleaned well and minimal evidence of tree removal remains.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Response from A Cut Above Tree Experts
Thanks for your review & your business . We look forward to being able to maintain your trees & landscape for years to come . It was a pleasure working for you , Sean G.

Julie S.
10/2016
1.0
mulch
  + -1 more
It did not go at all. I emailed them and they never called me back. I gave them the benefit of the doubt and I called. I was told that someone would call me to schedule someone to come out and give me an estimate, however no one ever called back. I assumed they did not need me as a customer and as a consumer I refuse to hunt someone down to give them my hard earned money.
Description of Work: I needed some tree removal performed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from A Cut Above Tree Experts
I would like to apologize for not getting back with you . Sometimes I get so busy giving my customers that have hired me my undivided attention I get forgetful. I've never got a bad review from someone I've done work for . We go above and beyond to ensure my customers are satisfied. I am good at that but could quite possibly use some better organizational skills . If you do decide to need my services in the future please try again.

Melissa L.
04/2016
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Cut trees down and ground stumps.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

Response from A Cut Above Tree Experts
Thank you for your review & your business .

Laura B.
03/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: Cut down lg maple and trimmed up two big oaks.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$485

Josh L.
03/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were excellent. I received a quote the same day I requested, the scheduled the work quickly, provided me their contact for insurance and certificates, completed the work on time and had I not known they were there, I would never had know they were there. The yard was definitely cleaner when they left than when they got there. I would highly recommend.
Description of Work: Removed 5 trees and 10 stumps and cleaned up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$890

Response from A Cut Above Tree Experts
Thanks for your review.

Peggy M.
01/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Everything was completed as promised for the price quoted. On time, courteous, professional.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from A Cut Above Tree Experts
Thank you for your review .

Patricia H.
11/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from A Cut Above Tree Experts
Thank you for your review

Khristinia C.
11/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from A Cut Above Tree Experts
Thank you for your review.

Elizabeth M.
07/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Sean was very friendly and professional. He was quick to respond and he and his crew did a great job!
Description of Work: Cut down several trees in my yard

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Response from A Cut Above Tree Experts
Thank you for your review.

WILLIAM D.
03/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They did a beautiful job. They were clean and did great work. They went above and beyond without charging me extra.
Description of Work: They fell 10 trees in my yard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Response from A Cut Above Tree Experts
Thank you for your review

Jeffery H.
06/2014
1.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Would love to rate A Cut Above Tree Service but they never showed up to quote and do the work, despite our contact.
Description of Work: Didn't show for quote.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from A Cut Above Tree Experts
Thank you for your review .

CHERRY H.
04/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They arrived on time and completed the tree removal and stump grinding in one day. They were careful with the heavy equipment they had to use, laying down plywood sheets in the heavy traffic areas. Transferring the mulch to the well pit had to wait until the pump was removed and the well capped off, and in the interim there was a severe ice storm. Mr. Gaines promised to return to finish the job after the storm damage limb removal was finished (mine and all those in the area who were demanding his services.) My only complaint was that it took 2 phone calls a month later to get them to return. They did come back, finished the job in an efficient and neat manner, and gave me tips on planting grass over the bare spots where the trees had been. Overall, I was very pleased with the end result.
Description of Work: Removed 2 huge trees and a dilapidated gazebo. This required them to coordinate with the power company to take down a power line, contract with a stump grinding service, and remove all debris to the street in a manner the city waste services would approve. The old gazebo actually covered an old well pit about 4 feet deep, and A Cut Above agreed to transfer the stump grinding mulch and soil into that pit to fill it for safety and for future planting. This would also level the lot around the base of the trees.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Response from A Cut Above Tree Experts
Thank you for your review

Jennifer M.
03/2012
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were from the south, so he would say he would come by some time, and he would be late. But he did his job, and was reasonable priced which is more. He wasn’t like totally professional. My neighbor also tried to use him, and he ended up losing my neighbor’s number, and he ended up calling me to keep in contact with my neighbor. I would probably use him in the future.
Description of Work: I used A Cut Above Tree Experts to cut down two large trees.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from A Cut Above Tree Experts
Thank you for your review .

Jack A.
06/2011
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
He really does a fantastic job. The guy who owns the business is Shawn Gain. I don’t have to tell him to cut the trees, he cuts all the trees. He has got a full business. I tell him what to do and he does every bit of that. He really does a good job and really cleans up everything by himself and leaves the yard good. He has a lot of other processes. He always goes above and beyond his work. He also cleaned up the leaves in my roof. There was a tree which was to be trimmed, he did that and brought the things down all by himself. He knows what he is doing. He also told me what he was going to do when I told him what my project was. There are group of guys who work for him and they work very well and very safe. They are careful about the property. He took out the huge tree for me without damaging anything. He also leveled up my yard. He cut exactly and did what I wanted him to do. I would rate him high overall. His price was reasonable. I would use him again in the future because he is dependable.
Description of Work: I used A Cut above Tree Experts for tree service. I have used him twice. The last time I used him was last week.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Response from A Cut Above Tree Experts
Thank you for your review.
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Contact information

5312 Villa Court, Wilmington, NC 28409

http://www.acutabovetreeexperts.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Tree Service,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Pavers and Hardscaping

FAQ

A Cut Above Tree Experts is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

A Cut Above Tree Experts accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, A Cut Above Tree Experts offers free project estimates.
Yes, A Cut Above Tree Experts offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, A Cut Above Tree Experts does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, A Cut Above Tree Experts offers emergency services.
No, A Cut Above Tree Experts does not offer warranties.
A Cut Above Tree Experts offers the following services: Landscaping & Tree Installation -Tree Pruning, Fertilization, Cabling, & Removals, Bushogging, Lot Clearing, Sand Rock,Topsoil,& Dirt Delivery

Contact information

5312 Villa Court, Wilmington, NC 28409

http://www.acutabovetreeexperts.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM