Tree Removal
From a single dead pine to a 60-ft oak leaning over the house. Crane work, climbing crews, rigging — sized to the job.
Tree removal in Southwest Florida is rarely just a chainsaw. Power lines, pool cages, AC units, paver patios, neighboring property, narrow side-yard access, and county permit requirements all factor in before the first cut. We assemble the right crew and equipment for the specific tree on your specific property — a single climber and a chipper for some jobs, a 70-ton crane and a full ground team for others.
Every job is custom. We assemble the right crew and equipment for your specific trees — one yard takes a climber and a ladder, another takes a crane crew and a full ground team. Photo bid → written scope → work done as written.
Things to know.
- Power lines change everything — anything within 10 ft of an energized line requires utility coordination, not just a careful cut.
- Permits matter. Heritage live oaks above DBH thresholds are protected in most SW Florida jurisdictions; mangroves are protected statewide under the MTPA.
- Dead trees are often more dangerous than living ones. Dry wood snaps unpredictably and the structural decay is invisible from outside.
- Roofs, pool cages, AC units, and fences are 'targets' — anything that takes damage if a piece drops wrong, and what drives crane vs. climb decisions.
- Stump options change the price: grind below grade, leave the stump, or full excavation for replanting or hardscape.
- Lean direction tells you the natural fall path. Removing against the lean takes more rigging than removing with it.
- Hollow trunks aren't always visible from outside. A pro probes for decay before committing to a felling plan.
- Crane access is sometimes the only safe option — canal-side lots, narrow side yards, and tight residential streets often need crane staging from the street.
- Insurance documentation starts before the chainsaw. Time-stamped photos save you in any claim conversation later.
- The cheapest quote on a complex removal is usually the most expensive one 90 days later. Look at the equipment list, the insurance, and the plan, not just the number.
When the job gets complex.
Scenarios that change the crew size, equipment, or timeline. We assess these on the photo bid and tell you what your job looks like before quoting.
- Tree within fall-distance of a structure (house, pool cage, garage).
- Tree over or near energized power lines.
- Multi-trunk specimens or co-dominant stems with hidden included-bark.
- Hollow trunks — internal decay invisible until probed.
- Storm-damaged trees with partial root-plate lift.
- Canal-side, barrier-island, or no-driveway-access lots needing crane staging.
- Heritage or protected-species removals requiring permits before any cut.
What affects the price.
No two trees are the same. These are the variables that move the estimate — so the photo bid lands close to the final number.
- Tree size — diameter at chest height (DBH) and total height drive most of the cost.
- Access — is there a clear path for a chip truck and crane, or is it crane-from-the-street?
- Targets below — anything we'd protect if a piece dropped (roof, pool cage, AC unit, fence).
- Stump grinding included? Below-grade depth and root flare diameter.
- Permits — heritage tree, county requirements, HOA approval.
- Hauling distance — barrier-island and Sanibel jobs cost more in transport time.
Permits, protected trees, Florida-specific notes.
Permits to be aware of in Southwest Florida: heritage live oak protections in Sarasota County, City of Sarasota, Venice, Punta Gorda, Sanibel, and Bonita Springs; mangrove protection (MTPA) statewide; HOA architectural review approval in most master-planned communities. We check the specific address against applicable rules before quoting.
Frequently asked.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Florida?
Depends on the county, the city, the species, and sometimes the size. Florida law protects mangroves statewide under the MTPA. Many SW Florida jurisdictions protect heritage live oaks above a DBH threshold. We check applicable rules before quoting and tell you what's required.
How fast can you remove a tree on my house?
Tree-on-structure emergencies go to the front of the queue. In normal conditions, typically same-day or next-day response. After a major storm, road access and crew safety determine the realistic timeline.
Will my yard be cleaned up afterward?
Yes — debris hauled, chips removed (or mulched into your beds, your call), driveway swept. Cleanup scope is in the written quote.
Do you do crane removals?
Yes. For tight-access lots, large structural targets below, or storm-damaged trees in unstable positions, crane removal is often the safest and fastest option. We assemble the crane crew when the job calls for it.
Send us a photo of your tree.
Real written quote for tree removal — sized to your specific trees, your specific property.