Tree Service in Monkey Junction, Masonboro & Myrtle Grove
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This part of New Hanover County is mostly owner-occupied. In the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 2024 5-year), the Myrtle Grove CDP, which covers the Monkey Junction area, has 12,637 residents, 83.6% of homes owner-occupied, a median household income of $113,463 and a median home value of $439,100. In the ZIP code that covers most of Masonboro and Myrtle Grove (28409), 84.4% of homes are owner-occupied and the median home was built in 1991. The ZIP code that covers most of Monkey Junction, Pine Valley and Silver Lake (28412) has 44,166 residents and a median build year of 2000.
Pines, laurel oaks and water oaks planted or left standing when these subdivisions went in are now tall enough to reach a roof, and NC State Extension lists all three among the trees most prone to storm failure. Water oak limbs are "notoriously weak," which is why many owners here ask about tree removal or a careful trim.
County rules apply to most addresses here
Much of Masonboro, Myrtle Grove and Monkey Junction is unincorporated New Hanover County, so the City of Wilmington's tree permit rules do not reach most addresses. The county runs its own tree removal permit process, and New Hanover County adopted protections for large live oaks in 2019; confirm current rules with the county. Check with NHC Planning & Land Use before removing large trees.
If your address is inside city limits, the city's rules apply instead; our Wilmington tree removal permit guide explains them. Many HOAs here also require architectural approval before a tree comes down, so check your covenants. This is general information, not legal advice.
Plan for the debris before the work starts
We found no routine county curbside yard-waste pickup in unincorporated New Hanover County; residents generally haul debris to the county landfill at 5210 US Hwy 421 N. After Matthew in 2016 and Florence in 2018 the county ran free curbside storm-debris pickup in unincorporated areas, but it did not after Dorian in 2019. Make sure your quote states haul-away of logs, brush and chips. Add stump grinding if old storm stumps remain.
Storm season south of the city
Hurricane Florence cut power to more than 90% of New Hanover County in 2018. Common requests from this area:
- Removing a leaning pine or laurel oak that overhangs the house
- Storm cleanup: some companies offer after-hours or storm response; availability depends on the company and the storm
- An arborist assessment of a big live oak you would rather keep
See tree service prices for typical ranges by tree height; they are estimates, not quotes.
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.
Monkey Junction & Masonboro tree service FAQ
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Monkey Junction or Masonboro?
It depends on whether your address is in unincorporated New Hanover County or inside Wilmington city limits. The county has its own tree removal permit process and adopted protections for large live oaks in 2019, while the city has separate rules. Check with the county or City Zoning before removing a large tree, and read your HOA covenants too. This is general information, not legal advice.
Will the county pick up the branches after a tree removal?
Don't count on it. We found no routine curbside yard-waste pickup in unincorporated New Hanover County; residents generally haul debris to the county landfill on US Hwy 421 N. The county has run free curbside pickup after some big storms, such as Florence, but not after others. Ask every company to put haul-away of logs, brush and chips in its written quote.
What does stump grinding cost in Myrtle Grove?
Published cost guides put stump grinding at about $298 on average in Wilmington, or roughly $2 to $5 per inch of diameter, with many companies charging a minimum around $100 and about $37 to $70 for each extra stump. These are estimates, not quotes. Ask for the grinding depth in writing; 4 to 6 inches is common for grass, deeper if you plan to plant.
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