Tree Removal
in Tampa Bay
Controlled removal for hazardous, dead, storm-damaged, and obstructive trees. Licensed and insured, with cleanup included.
What the Service Covers
Tree removal may be necessary when a tree is dead, diseased, structurally hazardous, or conflicts with approved construction. We choose the rigging and equipment around the site, then lower each section under control to protect the home, landscaping, and nearby structures. If it is not clear whether a tree can be saved, a certified arborist assessment can separate a pruning problem from a removal problem.
What We Handle
- Hazardous trees leaning toward homes or power lines
- Dead, diseased, or pest-infested trees
- Storm-damaged and split trees
- Trees blocking construction or landscaping projects
- All sizes — from small ornamentals to 80ft+ oaks
Our Process
Every removal begins with a site assessment. We choose the drop zone, rigging plan, and equipment around the tree and surrounding property. When removal is complete, we can grind the stump below grade during the same visit.
How We Take a Tree Down Safely
Most of the trees we remove in Tampa Bay don't have room to fall. They lean over pool cages, garages, fence lines, and neighbors' yards — so we almost never just cut and drop. Our crew dismantles trees in sections: a climber or our lift gets above the canopy, rigging lines control every cut, and limbs are lowered — not dropped — into a clear zone we set up before the first saw starts.
Tight access is where that discipline pays off. Backyard trees behind fences, oaks wedged between houses, trunks leaning over a lanai — sectional rigging means the tree comes out without taking your fence, screen enclosure, or flower beds with it.
For the big ones, our lift reaches high over mature live oaks and our grapple truck handles trunk wood that would take a hand crew all day. When the last section is down, we chip the brush, load the wood, haul the debris off site, and rake the work area clean.
Do You Need a Permit to Remove a Tree in Tampa Bay?
Sometimes — it depends on where you live and what the tree is. In unincorporated Hillsborough County, protected trees over a certain trunk diameter need a county tree-removal permit before they come down, and large grand oaks get the strictest review. Invasive species are generally exempt. Tampa, Pasco County, and Hernando County each have their own rules.
Florida law gives qualifying single-family homeowners a narrow exception. Under Statute 163.045, an onsite assessment by an ISA Certified Arborist or Florida-licensed landscape architect must document that removal is the only practical way to reduce an unacceptable risk below moderate. A general risk finding is not enough, so we confirm which documentation applies before scheduling removal.
Getting this wrong is expensive, so we don't leave it to guesswork. Tell us where the tree is and we'll flag what applies before any work is scheduled.
Before & After
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After
“I had them remove a large tree in my back yard. They did it without having to remove any fencing and did a great job. Highly recommend!”
Why Choose T.E.A.M.?
- Licensed & fully insured in Florida
- 5.0 stars across 167+ Google reviews
- 15+ years serving Tampa Bay
- Certified arborists on staff
- Full cleanup & debris removal included
- Free, no-obligation estimates
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Tree Removal Questions
Permit requirements depend on jurisdiction, species, size, and property type. Florida Statute 163.045 provides a narrow exception for qualifying single-family residential property only when an onsite assessment by an ISA Certified Arborist or Florida-licensed landscape architect finds removal is the only practical way to reduce an unacceptable risk below moderate. We check what applies before work starts.
A small ornamental can be out in a couple of hours. A large oak over a house is typically a full-day job including rigging and cleanup. Either way, we leave the same day with the debris hauled and the yard raked.
Yes — that is most of what we do. We dismantle the tree in sections and lower each piece on rigging lines instead of felling it, so fences, screen enclosures, and landscaping stay intact.
We chip the brush, load the trunk wood with our grapple truck, and haul everything away — cleanup is included. The stump can be ground below grade in the same visit if you add stump grinding.
Yes. For storm-damaged trees we photograph the scene before and during removal and can provide written documentation for your adjuster.
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