If you don't find one beforehand, I can probably get a name in a day or two of someone who (I heard) did good and reasonable work for a relative in Columbia. It's not all that cheap, even with a reasonable price. 40 feet is not very big though.

gonebananas,
We are just beginning to look, so if you could give me a name, that would be wonderful. Thanks!

Give Thomas Douglass a call 864-710-6077 . He cut down three trees for me for $200. They were easy to drop though, and I cut them up. My name is Dustin.

If the above one doesn't work out for some reason, I have friends who were happy with the work and price from:

Evans Tree Service (Harry Evans)
803-635-7569
803-718-6061

We think he is in Gaston, but works the Columbia area.
Sorry for the delay, but I just this minute got the information.

Thank you both for the info. I had been sick, so didn't get a chance to call either one. Would do it in a week or so. Really appreciate your help.

Viji