Tell us about your tree
Storm emergency? Call us any hour - (941) 567-7665. Otherwise, send a few details below and we'll set up a free look and a firm written price.
Request a free estimate
What happens after you reach out
Calling a tree company should not feel like a commitment. Here is exactly how it goes from the moment you send the form or dial our number, so there are no surprises and no pressure at any step.
1. We talk through what is going on. Tell us the basics - roughly how big the tree is, how close it sits to the house or power lines, whether a storm already brought it down, and which part of Sarasota & Charlotte Counties you are in. If it is an active emergency with a tree on your roof or blocking access, say so and we will move you to the front of the line.
2. We come look in person, for free. Real tree work cannot be priced blind over the phone, so we schedule a free on-site visit at a time that suits you. We look at the actual tree - its size, lean, health, and how tight the access is - and we bring an honest read on whether it needs to come down at all or whether a good structural trim will do.
3. You get a firm written price. Before a single saw runs, you get a clear written quote with the scope spelled out: the work, the cleanup, the haul-away, and any stump grinding. No vague "starting at" numbers and no line items that appear later. If a permit is needed, we tell you up front.
4. We do the work and leave it clean. On the day, we protect your lawn, driveway, and landscaping, rig or crane out anything that cannot simply be dropped, and finish with a full rake and blow-down. The only change to your yard is the tree that is gone.
What we can help you with
Whatever you are calling about, there is a good chance it is work we do every week across Sarasota and Charlotte County:
- Tree removal - hazardous oaks and pines close to homes and power lines, taken down safely with rigging or a crane when access is tight.
- Storm cleanup and emergencies - 24/7 response when a tree is on your roof, across your driveway, or leaning dangerously after a blow, with full documentation for your insurance claim.
- Trimming and structural pruning - canopy thinning that lets wind pass through instead of pushing a tree over, plus clearance from roofs, wires, and driveways.
- Stump grinding - grinding out what is left so you can replant, re-sod, or just reclaim the space.
- Palm trimming - clean, correct palm care that keeps our coastal palms healthy without over-cutting.
- Lot and land clearing - clearing brush and trees for new construction, fence lines, and pasture edges.
Not sure which one you need? That is exactly what the free visit is for. Take a look at our full tree services or just describe the tree and we will point you the right way.
Why homeowners across the region call us
We are a local, fully insured crew that works this coast every week, not a call center routing your job to whoever is cheapest. That means the person who quotes your job understands Gulf-coast trees - why our sandy soil gives oaks and pines wide but shallow root plates that topple once the ground is saturated, why salt air and lightning leave deadwood high in the canopy, and where Sarasota & Charlotte Counties protect certain grand oaks and shoreline mangroves. It also means straight talk: if a tree can be saved with a trim instead of removed, we will tell you, and if a job needs a permit, we will not let you find out the hard way. Ask for our certificate of insurance any time and we will send it over before we ever set foot on your property.
We cover Sarasota & Charlotte County
From the barrier islands to the eastern county line, we serve every community across Sarasota & Charlotte Counties, and there is never a travel charge to come take a look. A few of the towns we are out in most weeks:
Do not see your town on the list? We almost certainly cover it - see our full service area or just ask when you reach out.
Signs it is worth reaching out sooner rather than later
Homeowners often wait longer than they should, then end up calling in the middle of a storm when everyone else is calling too. A few things are worth a look before that happens. Watch for large dead limbs high in the canopy, especially the bare gray branches that oaks and pines shed first in a blow. Notice if a tree has started to lean where it did not before, if the soil is heaving or cracking on one side of the trunk, or if roots are lifting near the base - all signs the root plate may be failing in our loose coastal soil. Mushrooms or soft, punky wood at the base can mean internal rot you cannot see from the ground. Cracks where two big limbs meet, branches rubbing the roof or resting on the power drop, and canopies so dense the wind cannot pass through are all reasons to get an honest read now, while it is a routine trim instead of an emergency removal. None of these mean a tree has to come down - often a targeted prune solves it - but they are all worth a free look.
Getting ready for hurricane season
The best time to deal with a risky tree is a calm week in spring, not the day a named storm enters the Gulf. Preventive work makes a real difference on this coast: thinning a dense canopy lets wind flow through instead of catching the whole tree like a sail, and clearing deadwood removes the limbs most likely to come down on a roof or a car. If you have big trees close to the house, a pre-season visit is one of the cheapest forms of storm protection there is, and it is far easier for everyone than scrambling once the forecast turns. If a storm has already come through, do not climb up or try to cut anything under tension yourself - storm-loaded limbs and leaning trunks are exactly what hurt people every year. Get clear of it, keep pets and kids away, and let a crew with the right rigging and insurance handle it. Reach out through the form above or call, and we will get you scheduled - urgent hazards first.
Quick questions before you call
- How much does an estimate cost?
- Nothing. On-site estimates are always free, with no travel charge, anywhere across Sarasota & Charlotte Counties. We would rather look at the actual tree than guess at a price over the phone.
- How fast can you get here in an emergency?
- During storm season we run crews around the clock. Homes with a tree actively on the structure or blocking access get priority. Call the number above and tell us it is an emergency.
- Are you insured?
- Yes, fully. We carry the coverage that keeps the risk of a dangerous job on us instead of on you, and we are glad to send our certificate before any work begins.
- Do you clean everything up?
- Every time. Cleanup and haul-away are part of the quoted price, and we finish with a full rake and blow-down so your yard is left clean.
- Can you tell me if I need a permit?
- We know the local ordinances for both counties and the cities within them, and we will tell you straight whether a permit is needed before any work starts, so you are never left holding a fine.
- Do you handle the stump too, or just the tree?
- Either way you like. Plenty of customers have us grind the stump the same day so they can replant or re-sod, while others prefer to leave it for now. It is a line item on your quote, so you decide.
- What information helps most when I first reach out?
- A rough idea of the tree's size, how close it is to the house or wires, whether it is leaning or storm-damaged, and your town. A quick photo or two never hurts. That lets us come to the free visit already knowing roughly what we are looking at.
- Do you work weekends?
- For emergencies, yes, around the clock during storm season. For routine estimates and scheduled jobs we will always find a time that works around your week, including early mornings before work and later in the afternoon once you are home.
- Will you give me an honest opinion even if it means less work for you?
- Always. If your tree can be saved with a good structural trim instead of a removal, we will say so, and if it truly is a hazard we will explain exactly why. We would rather earn a customer for the next storm than talk anyone into a job they do not need.