Tree Removal in St. Petersburg

Small trees under thirty feet typically run $300 to $800, medium trees from thirty to sixty feet run $800 to $1,600, and large or mature trees over sixty feet run $1,600 to $2,500 or more. Crane access, canopy spread, lean and proximity to structures are what move the number most. We quote a flat written price on site and it does not change once work starts unless you change the scope.

It depends on species and size. The city regulates removal of certain large specimen and protected grand trees, most commonly mature live oaks, within city limits. Smaller trees and most dead or hazardous trees typically do not require a permit. We check protected status on every estimate and handle the permit application when one is needed.

A single small or medium tree is usually finished the same day, including full cleanup. Large trees needing a crane or a city permit can take longer overall once permit approval time is factored in, though the actual cutting is still normally done in one visit. We give you a realistic timeline at the estimate.

Yes, and this is one of our more common calls. A pronounced lean changes the rigging plan significantly — we may need to remove the tree in smaller sections, use additional rigging points, or bring in a crane rather than relying on gravity to drop pieces away from the structure. We assess lean and root plate condition before quoting so the plan is right from the start.

Removal includes cutting the tree down to a flush stump, but full stump grinding is quoted separately since not every homeowner wants it done immediately. Most customers have it ground at the same visit for efficiency; pricing for that add-on is $75 to $400 depending on stump diameter.

Everything — branches, log rounds, chips — leaves with us as part of the standard removal price, unless you specifically want to keep firewood-length rounds, which we are happy to leave stacked on request. The site is raked and blown off before we consider the job finished.

Sometimes, particularly when the tree is dead, diseased, or storm-damaged and threatens a structure. Coverage varies significantly by policy and carrier. Routine removal of a healthy but unwanted tree is almost never covered. We can provide documentation to support a claim, though we do not file claims on your behalf.

Yes, and it saves you money. Mobilization, drop-zone setup and cleanup are largely shared across trees removed in the same visit, so we typically discount ten to twenty percent per additional tree beyond the first. If you have more than four or five trees to clear from one property, ask about our land clearing per-acre pricing instead.

It depends on the tree's location and size. Trees close to the street can sometimes be dropped and hauled without heavy equipment entering the yard. Backyard trees, especially larger ones, may require equipment access through a gate or side yard, which we confirm during the estimate so there are no surprises on removal day.

We can only remove trees with the property owner's authorization, but we are happy to provide a written assessment of the hazard that you can share with a neighbor or, where relevant, a landlord or HOA. If a dead tree from a neighboring property is actively threatening your structure, that documentation is often useful for resolving the situation.

Some impact is possible with any large removal, but we minimize it with plywood and mats across the drop zone and by rigging pieces down rather than letting them fall freely wherever possible. Driveways and pavers are protected before any equipment crosses them. We walk the property with you afterward to confirm everything is as it should be.

Routine removals are typically scheduled within a few days to a week. Estimates themselves usually happen within 24 to 48 hours. If the tree is a genuine hazard — leaning, storm-damaged, or threatening a structure — call our emergency line instead, which runs 24/7 and moves those jobs to the front of the schedule.