Tree Service in Landfall & the Wrightsville Avenue Area
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Landfall, the Wrightsville Avenue corridor and Eastwood are not Census places, so the numbers here come from the ZIP code that covers most of them, 28405, which also takes in Kings Grant and Bayshore. In the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 2024 5-year), 28405 has 35,467 residents, a median build year of 1993, 57.6% owner-occupancy, a median household income of $70,274 and a median home value of $368,500. Kings Grant, within the same ZIP, is older, with a 1979 median build year.
Older neighborhoods mean older trees. Across the City of Wilmington, laurel oak makes up about 14% of public trees and live oak about 8%. NC State Extension lists live oak among the most wind-resistant large trees and laurel oak among the storm-prone ones.
City limits, county or HOA: check all three
Depending on your address, you may be inside Wilmington city limits or in unincorporated New Hanover County, and the rules differ. In the City of Wilmington, a permit is required to remove any tree in the public right-of-way, and to remove trees 4 inches or larger on residential lots over one acre, in conservation buffers, or in local historic districts (which also need a Certificate of Appropriateness). Removing a specimen tree needs Board of Adjustment approval. Fines for unpermitted removal start at $1,200 per tree. Rules change, so confirm with City Zoning ([email protected], 910-254-0900) before removing a large tree.
Email Zoning before removing a large live oak or cypress. Landfall also has its own HOA architectural review, so check your covenants. This is general information, not legal advice. More in our permit guide.
Ice and wind both hit this side of town
In the February 2014 ice storm, the Kings Grant area recorded 0.50 in. of ice and trees came down on Kings Grant Road, according to the National Weather Service. Common requests here:
- Crown pruning of big live oaks over driveways and roofs, without topping
- Removing declining laurel or water oaks before they fail
- Arborist assessments and cabling for trees you want to keep
- Stump grinding after a removal, since the City won't take stumps or root balls
- Storm-damage removal: some companies offer after-hours or storm response; availability depends on the company and the storm
Debris and pricing
City curbside pickup won't take stumps, root balls, palm trunks or contractor-generated debris, so make sure your quote includes haul-away. Published cost guides put trimming at about $371 and removal at about $695 on average in Wilmington; see tree service prices for ranges. These are estimates, not quotes.
If you live on the island itself, the Town of Wrightsville Beach has its own permit for even trimming a live oak or red cedar; see our Wrightsville Beach page.
Power lines: If a tree is touching or near a power line, stay away and call your electric utility (Duke Energy, or your co-op) — only utility-qualified crews should work near energized lines.
Landfall & Wrightsville Ave tree service FAQ
Do I need a city permit to remove a tree near Wrightsville Avenue?
If your address is inside Wilmington city limits, a permit is required for right-of-way trees, and for trees 4 inches or larger on residential lots over one acre, in conservation buffers or in local historic districts. Most smaller lots outside those areas need none, but email City Zoning before removing a large live oak or cypress. This is general information, not legal advice.
Does Landfall's HOA have to approve tree work?
Landfall is a gated community with its own architectural review, and many HOAs require approval before a tree is removed. We have not reviewed Landfall's specific tree rules, so check your covenants or ask the association before scheduling work, and confirm whether your address falls under city or county permit rules as well.
Will the City pick up the debris after my tree is removed?
Inside city limits, curbside yard waste must be cut to limbs no more than 4 ft long and 6 in. in diameter, up to 7 cubic yards per collection. The City does not pick up palm trunks, stumps or root balls, or debris created by commercial contractors. Make sure your quote includes haul-away.
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