Tree Removal in Broward County

Safe removals, even in tight spots

Most South Florida yards don't have room to just drop a tree. Our climbers rig and lower limbs in controlled sections, piece the trunk down over pools, fences and roofs, and bring a crane when a tree is too big or too dangerous to climb. Safety planning, proper gear and insurance are what separate a clean removal from an expensive accident. Not sure the tree has to come down? Our ISA Certified Arborist can look at it first and tell you if it can be saved. If a tree looks dangerous, he can also do a signed tree risk assessment, a paid service separate from the free estimate.

When a tree should come out

• Dead, dying or badly diseased trees
• Trees leaning toward the house after storms or root damage
• Cracked trunks, big cavities or major root rot
• Trees lifting driveways, foundations or pool decks
• Invasive species and trees planted too close to structures
• Storm-damaged trees - see emergency service

Must it come down, or can it be saved?

Before we plan a takedown we ask one question: does this tree actually have to go? A tree that looks rough after a dry spell, a storm or a pest outbreak is not always a lost cause, and a healthy tree removed by mistake is a loss you cannot undo. Our ISA Certified Arborist can look at the tree and give you a straight answer, and the certified arborist page explains the signed reports available when a permit office, insurer or HOA wants one in writing.

Signs a tree can often be kept:

• Yellowing or thinning leaves with no soft or hollow trunk, which can point to nutrient, watering or pest problems that are treatable
• Dead branches in one part of the crown while the trunk and main limbs are sound
• Storm-broken limbs on an otherwise solid tree, which usually call for pruning rather than removal
• A lean that has been the same for years, with no new cracks or lifted soil at the base

Signs a tree usually has to come down:

• The tree is dead, or most of the crown has died back
• A split or cracked trunk, a large cavity, or soft, crumbling wood at the base
• Mushrooms or shelf-like fungus growing from the trunk or root flare
• Soil heaving or cracking on one side after wind, which means the roots have let go
• A tree that is leaning toward a house, pool or power line and getting worse

If the problem looks like disease, pests or stress, start with tree health and disease treatment. Treatment costs less than a removal when it works, and we will tell you plainly when it will not.

How a tree removal works, start to finish

• Look and quote. We come to the tree, check how a crew and equipment can reach it, and give a free, itemized quote on site. We price after seeing the tree, not from a guess over the phone.
• Permit check. Many Broward trees need a city or county permit before they come down. We flag what your tree is likely to need so the date is not set before the paperwork is clear.
• Rigging and sectional takedown. In a tight yard a tree cannot simply be felled. Climbers cut it in sections, and each piece is roped and lowered clear of the roof, pool cage, fence and neighbor's property.
• Crane work when needed. A crane lifts sections over a house when a tree is too large, too close or too unstable to climb. A crane needs a place to set up, so tell us about gates, parked cars and overhead lines.
• Stump options. The tree comes down to a low stump. Leave it, or have it ground below grade with stump grinding so the spot can be re-sodded or replanted.
• Cleanup. Wood and debris are hauled away, and the area is raked and left tidy. If you want logs kept for firewood, say so before we start.

Stump included?

Removal takes the tree down to a low stump. If you want the stump gone too, we grind it below grade so you can replant or re-sod - see stump grinding. We'll quote both together so there are no surprises.

Broward tree removal permits

In most Broward yards a city permit, and sometimes a county one, is needed before a protected tree comes down. Fees, replacement planting and the way you apply differ by city, so we flag permit needs on the estimate and tell you what your city is likely to ask for. A dead or clearly hazardous tree is often easier to approve, but that is not automatic. The full walkthrough is in our guide to the tree removal permit in Broward County, and it is worth confirming with your city before any standing tree is cut. If a tree has already failed in a storm, see emergency tree removal for how make-safe work differs from a permitted removal.

What affects the price of a tree removal

No two removals cost the same, and we do not quote a flat number for a tree we have not seen. These are the factors that move the price:

• Size and height. A tall, wide tree means more cutting, more rigging and more material to haul.
• Access. Narrow gates, fences, pool cages and tight side yards slow the work and can change the equipment.
• Crane or climbing. A crane day costs more than a climbing crew, and some trees justify it for safety.
• Condition. Dead, brittle or storm-damaged wood is slower and riskier to work than a healthy tree.
• Hazards nearby. Roofs, power lines and neighboring structures all add planning and rigging.
• Stump and debris. Grinding the stump and how much wood you want hauled or kept both affect the total.

Our tree removal cost guide explains how these factors work, and the on-site estimate is free.

Tree removal near you in Broward County

If you are searching for tree removal near you, we work across the county. That includes Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, Miramar and Davie, along with the neighborhoods and towns around them. Each city has its own permit office and its own yard layouts, from canal lots to zero-lot-line homes, so the page for your city has the local detail. Call (954) 754-6673 and tell us where the tree is, what it is close to and how big it is. We will say whether it is a straightforward job, and set up the free on-site look.