Emergency Readiness
Our 24 hour tree service covers emergency tree removal, fallen tree removal, and storm damage cleanup whenever severe weather hits the Midlands. We answer the phone and show up, day or night.
About Tip Top Tree Service of Midlands
Your Local Tree Service in Hopkins, SC
Family owned and operated in Hopkins, trusted across the Midlands for over a decade.
We're the local tree service homeowners call for everything from routine trimming to storm cleanup.
- 10+
- Years of industry experience
- 4+
- Years of the founder's career with FEMA
- 24/7
- Emergency service
A Family Legacy Built on Hard Work and Experience
Founder Joseph Thomas is the heart of this company, and his story is the reason Tip Top Tree Service operates the way it does. With over 10 years in the tree care industry, he's handled everything from a single leaning oak in a backyard to multi-acre cleanup after a major storm.
Before building this tree service company, Joseph spent more than 4 years working alongside the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). That work put him on the ground during some of the region's toughest weather events, coordinating debris removal and hazard mitigation under pressure.
That background shapes how we run every job today. Our team approaches emergency tree services with the same discipline and urgency Joseph learned in the field, so homeowners get fast, competent help when a storm turns their yard into a hazard, even if the call comes in at 2 a.m.
Our Commitment to Safe, Reliable Tree Care
Every estimate we write and every cut we make reflects the same standards, whether we're working a quarter acre backyard or a sprawling commercial property. We built this business on a short list of commitments we don't bend on.
- Safety first on every job, from routine tree trimming to hazardous tree removal
- Fully licensed and insured for both residential tree services and commercial tree services
- Honest, upfront pricing on every tree removal, stump removal, or land clearing estimate
- Reliable scheduling and consistent tree maintenance for repeat customers
- 24 hour tree service availability when storms or falling limbs can't wait
- Equipment and training sized for everything from a single tree pruning to full property cleanup services
Why Midlands homeowners and businesses choose us
The Tip Top Tree Service Difference
Plenty of companies can cut down a tree. Fewer can show up at 3 a.m. during a storm, read a hazardous situation correctly, and clear it without putting your home, your family, or our crew at risk. Here's what sets us apart.
FEMA Level Experience
Joseph's years with FEMA mean our team knows how to assess storm damage tree removal and hazardous tree removal situations quickly and safely, not just cut whatever is in front of us.
Local Ownership
We live and work in Hopkins and the surrounding Midlands, so we know the soil, the storm patterns, and the neighborhoods we serve. That local tree service mindset means we treat your property like it's our own.
Quality Workmanship
From careful tree trimming services and tree pruning to removing a dead tree limb by limb, we take the time to do the job right the first time instead of rushing to the next stop.
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What We Offer
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Want more detail before you call? These two pages give you a closer look at how we work and what our customers say about us.
Proudly Serving Hopkins and the Greater Midlands
Hopkins is home base, but our work stretches across Columbia, Lexington, Irmo, Chapin, Blythewood, Camden, Sumter, West Columbia, and Cayce. Most of our calls come from homeowners dealing with overgrown yard cleanup, yard cleanup after a storm, or a dead tree that finally needs to come down, and we treat every one of those properties with the same care we'd want for our own.
We're also building our work with commercial clients, including golf course tree services and country club tree services where tree health affects both safety and curb appeal. For these properties we handle commercial tree maintenance, commercial tree removal, land clearing services, lot clearing, brush clearing, and ongoing vegetation clearing on a schedule that fits grounds crews and course calendars.
Plenty of Midlands properties sit near water, and those come with their own challenges. We handle lake debris removal, lake cleanup services, shoreline debris removal, and waterfront cleanup for homeowners and HOAs who want their shoreline clear without damaging the surrounding landscape.
Customer Reviews
What Our Customers Say
4.8 on Google, 81 reviews
- ★★★★★
Jim CopelandI had Tip Top Tree Service remove 5 large trees from my property. Their service from estimate to completion was nothing short of excellent. They even had to utilize my neighbors property. The owner Joshua abd his employees are some of the most respectful , responsible and hard working people I have ever dealt with. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ❗️I won't consider anyone else. Jim Copeland
- ★★★★★
Kristi KirkpatrickGreat people to work with. Did an awesome job and came quickly to remove a fallen tree on our house. Great family owned company!
- ★★★★★
Austin DowneyTruly amazing work! I've hired them 3-4 times over the last 6 years. Always exceptional! On the last job they cut down a huge tree that over hung the house and cleaned up well beyond what I would have expected! Solid team and having watched them work they take it seriously.
- ★★★★★
Joe ReganJoe and his crew were fantastic. One of the trees they cut down was over 100 ft high. Great price, Great work !
- ★★★★★
Kelly WhiteThese guys are a must call. Our HOA had them remove 7 big pines & prune a large oak. Best price & service! Highly recommended!
- ★★★★★
John MorganFirm did work for our small HOA, and also some personal work for us. Joseph was very patient and attentive in walking through our HOA quote and approval process, and when the work was done, it was executed precisely, on time and with a thorough clean-up. I was especially impressed with the courtesy and professionalism of the Tip Top crew as they performed some pretty detailed pruning for me personally. I highly recommend!
- ★★★★★
Scott ClougherJoseph and Rachel were nothing but professional and friendly during our interactions. The crew arrived early and has completed the job with no issues. Great customer service from beginning to end!! Will recommend to anyone looking for tree removal work!!
- ★★★★★
Vance LipeWhat a great crew! Worked hard for 4+hours and did a fantastic job.
- ★★★★★
Perfect PrintingGreat company and great staff. They communicate well, show up on time and do exactly what is agreed upon. We've used their services more than once and we NEVER had a problem.
- ★★★★★
Janelle Jenkins⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I cannot recommend TipTop Tree Service enough! Joseph and Rachel were kind, responsible, and extremely honest. This is the second time I’ve used them, and once again their service was unbelievable. They came late in the day before a storm on the weekend to make sure the job was finished. Their workers were so nice . They treated me like I was the only customer they had, which meant so much. It’s hard to find companies with this level of care and professionalism anymore. I will definitely use them again and highly recommend them to anyone needing tree service.
- ★★★★★
Michael StaufferTip Top Tree Service is my first experience in professional tree removal. Tip Top is prompt, polite and professional. I had a quote within a day and my Bradford Pear was removed days ahead of the scheduled date. Joseph and the work crew are polite, work hard fast and did a great clean up.
- ★★★★★
Glenn FordOn time, good price, excellent service. Would recommend!
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Ready to Work With a Local Tree Service You Can Trust?
Whether you've got a dead tree threatening your roofline, storm debris piling up in the yard, or a country club grounds schedule that needs a dependable tree partner, our crew is ready to help. Reach out and we'll put Joseph's FEMA-level experience and over a decade of tree care expertise to work on your property.