Professional Tree Care for Commercial and Residential Clients. We are a company dedicated to the professional care of trees.  Established in 1996, we are the first tree care company in the Georgetown/Horry County market to be owned and operated by an I.S.A.Certified Arborist.  Since then we have been directly involved the preservation of thousands of feature and landmark trees, and we currently have thousands of acres of urban forest under our care.    Professional Services we provide: Specialty Pruning  *  Pruning for proper growth, building clearance and increased sunlight to turf grasses. *  We don't top trees nor do wear climbing spikes during tree care operations. *  We adhere to current pruning standards. Lightning Protection System design and installation *  We regularly protect trees from lightning damage. Annual Fertilization and Scheduled Tree Care *  Maintenance agreements custom tailored to your needs. Tree Planting and Relocation *  Our tree spade makes moving and planting trees easy, and our tree farm is stocked with beautiful live oaks that are ready for your yard or landscape. Consulting Services *  Expert Witness Services for tree related disputes and insurance claims. *  Management Plans for Tree Preservation During Construction. *  Insect and Disease Diagnosis. *  Hazard Tree Evaluation and Documentation. *  Accurate Tree Value Appraisal.  We can assess and document the monetary value of your trees. *  Tree Evaluation Consultations-One of Our Most Often Requested Services!  Our I.S.A. Certified Arborist will meet with you, on-site and at a reasonable rate, to answer your questions and give you honest, objective advice.  There is absolutely no selling involved, just accurate, honest and objective information you can use to make informed decisions.  Total Tree Care & Appraisal Inc. is owned and managed by Todd Stephenson, an I.S.A. Certified Arborist.  Call 843-651-TREE or email us at totaltreecare@sc.rr.com.