
Effingham · Savannah · Bryan County, GA
The Best Tree Service in Effingham, Savannah & Bryan County.
Forty-five years. Every yard cleaned before we leave.
Tree removal, tree trimming, stump grinding, shrub & land clearing, plus concrete patios and flatwork — across Effingham County, the Savannah metro, and Bryan County. Honest quotes, careful work, zero mess left behind.
“He'll be my only tree guy from now on.”
Since
1981
Insured
Fully
Service area
Effingham · Savannah · Bryan
01What we do
Tree removal, trimming & stump grinding. One careful crew.
Residential and commercial tree service across Effingham County, the Savannah metro, and Bryan County. Most homeowners find us when a tree drops a limb after a storm or a hedge gets out of hand — we handle every one of those calls, and everything in between.

Tree Trimming & Removal
Full-service tree pruning, limb removal, and complete take-downs for residential and small commercial properties.
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Tree Stump Removal
Stump grinding that takes the eyesore below grade so you can plant grass, lay sod, or fill the spot.
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Shrub Removal, Brush & Land Clearing
Overgrown hedges, foundation shrubs, brush, and small-tree thickets cleared down to soil — plus light land and lot clearing for fence-line, driveway, or build-prep work.
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Concrete Patios, Walkways & Steps
Poured concrete patios, walkways, sidewalks, and step installs across Effingham, Savannah, and Bryan County — a natural finish to the cleared space after a tree comes out.
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Commercial Tree Service
Tree maintenance, removals, and lot clearing for HOAs, property managers, and commercial properties across Effingham County.
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The crew your neighbor already trusts.
Most calls come in by name — word-of-mouth across Effingham County, repeat work on the same blocks for decades. Steve answers most calls personally, walks the property with you, and quotes the job the same day.
02Approach
Trusted tree service in coastal Georgia — built to read trees before we drop them.
Steve started logging straight out of high school in 1981. After 16+ years on full-size timber, he spun off into dedicated tree service — and has spent the decades since taking trees down safely around houses, sheds, fences, and power lines across Effingham County, the Savannah metro, and Bryan County.
That background is the reason we read every tree the same way: where it wants to go, what it'll do on the way down, and how to leave your yard cleaner than we found it.
Free tree service estimates
We walk the property with you, explain exactly what the job involves, and quote it the same day — no pressure, no upsell.
Cleanup included on every job
Brush, limbs, sawdust — hauled away. Your yard is ready to walk on before we leave.
Licensed, bonded & fully insured
General liability and worker's coverage on every job. Certificate of insurance available on request.
Emergency tree removal & storm response
Trees on houses, blocked driveways, and hazardous leans get same-day or next-day response across the coastal Georgia metro.

By the numbers
45
Years on the saw
3
Counties served
12+
Cities served
03What our neighbors say
Reviews from Effingham, Savannah & Bryan County homeowners.
“I am glad to know that dependable businesses still exist. They are few and far in between. They were here when they said, did what he said he would do. Thank you Mr. Steve!”
“I highly recommend them — they were fast, efficient, friendly, and extremely professional. We had a HUGE tree and in a day and a half it was gone and you would never know it was there. They cleaned and blew all the debris.”
“Steve came right away and gave me a price. They started when they said they would and did all the work we agreed on. I would use Down To Earth again and recommend them.”
“Top notch work and the crew are a bunch of really great guys. I will not hesitate to have them do work for me again.”
“I'll be telling everyone — he'll be my only tree guy from now on. Oh and he's freaking funny too.”
Where we work
Effingham, Savannah & Bryan County.
Family-run out of Guyton — covering the whole of Effingham County, the Savannah metro across Chatham, and down into Bryan County. Most jobs scheduled within a week. Storm-damage and emergency calls go to the front of the line.
See all 14 cities we serveNeighboring town? Give us a call — 912-631-3987
04Common questions
Tree service FAQ — answers before you call.
01How much does tree removal cost in Effingham County, Savannah, or Bryan County?
How much does tree removal cost in Effingham County, Savannah, or Bryan County?
Tree removal pricing depends on height, lean, proximity to structures, and access — but most residential trees across Effingham County, the Savannah metro, and Bryan County land between a few hundred dollars for a small tree and the low thousands for a large hardwood near a house. We give every customer a free, no-pressure estimate.
02Do you take down dangerous or leaning trees?
Do you take down dangerous or leaning trees?
Yes — leaning trees, dead trees, and storm-damaged trees are exactly the work we specialize in. With 45 years of saw experience and proper rigging, we drop trees safely even when they're close to houses, sheds, fences, or power lines. We handle hurricane and storm-cleanup calls as a priority.
03Do you handle the cleanup after a tree comes down?
Do you handle the cleanup after a tree comes down?
Always. Cleanup of all limbs, brush, and debris is included in every quote unless you specifically ask us to leave the wood. We haul it off-site so your yard is ready to walk on the same day.
04What's the difference between stump grinding and stump removal?
What's the difference between stump grinding and stump removal?
Stump grinding takes the stump 6–10 inches below grade so you can plant grass, lay sod, or pour concrete over it — and that's what most homeowners want. Full stump excavation (digging out the whole root ball) is more invasive and almost never necessary unless you're putting in a structural footing.

Ready when you are
A tree you'd rather not deal with?
Free, no-pressure estimates anywhere in Effingham County and the Savannah metro. Same-day response on emergencies.