◆ Common Questions
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Yes — every crew carries general liability insurance, workers' compensation, and a Florida business license. We can request a Certificate of Insurance (COI) before any job starts. ISA-certified arborists are available on request.
Mangroves are protected under Florida law and most pruning or removal requires a permit — and in many cases, a licensed Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Act (MTPA) professional. We can help you understand the rules and connect you with crews authorized to do permitted mangrove work.
It's a heavy palm trim that supposedly reduces wind sail before storm season. It's controversial — over-pruning weakens palms over time and the science doesn't support the wind-protection claim. We default to a moderate trim and only do an aggressive cut if you specifically request one, with a full explanation of the long-term cost.
For active emergencies (tree on a structure, blocking access), we triage as soon as crew safety, fuel, and road access allow. After major storms, those conditions can take days — we won't promise hours we can't deliver. For non-emergency storm cleanup, expect scheduling within several days, sometimes longer depending on volume.
It depends on the species, size, and your county or HOA. Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and Lee each have different rules — and protected species like mangroves, sea grapes, and eagle-nest trees have additional restrictions. We'll flag it during the estimate and help you navigate the paperwork.
It varies — height, access, proximity to power lines, and stump grinding all factor in. Routine palm trims start around a few hundred dollars; large hazardous removals can run into the thousands. Every job gets a written estimate before work begins.
Yes. Add it to a removal or book it standalone. Pricing is by stump diameter.
Yes — native species selection, proper installation, and establishment care for new plantings. For relocation, we'll honestly assess whether the tree will survive the move (smaller trees usually will; mature live oaks rarely do without years of preparation).
Yes — we run dedicated programs for HOAs, golf courses, resorts, and commercial properties. Multi-year management plans, scheduled maintenance, board reports, and the documentation property managers actually want.
We connect homeowners and properties with the best vetted, insured tree-care crews in Southwest Florida. Crews bill you directly at the price quoted on your written estimate — what you see is what you pay. We earn a referral fee from the provider, never from you.