Tree Removal Questions from Lakeland and Polk County

Are you a tree company?

No. Tree Removal Lakeland is an independent service operated by Maydin Media LLC. We connect you with an independent local tree company, and that company does the work. Read the disclosure.

Does it cost anything to request help?

Requesting is free. The company you're connected with gives you its own quote, and you decide whether to hire it.

How much does tree removal cost in Lakeland?

We don't publish prices because each independent company sets its own. Quotes usually depend on the tree's size and condition, access, nearby lines or structures, and debris and stump work. See what shapes a tree removal quote.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Lakeland?

Inside city limits, Lakeland's tree preservation rules mainly apply to development activity, and smaller single- and two-family lots under one acre are exempt under conditions in Ordinance 24-037. Outside the city, check with Polk County or your own city. See our permit guide.

Can a dangerous tree be removed without a permit?

Under Section 163.045, Florida Statutes, if an ISA-certified arborist or a Florida licensed landscape architect documents that a tree on your single-family residential property poses an unacceptable risk, a local government may not require a permit, fee, mitigation or replanting.

A tree fell on my house. What do I do?

If anyone is hurt or a line is down, call 911. Stay away from the tree and anything it's touching, take photos from a safe distance, call your insurer, then call us (emergency tree removal) and we'll try to connect you with an available local crew.

Are the companies licensed and insured?

We don't verify that. Ask the company to show proof of its license and insurance before any work starts.

I noticed the ground sinking near a tree. Should I worry?

A retired UF geology professor has described the Lakeland area as a sinkhole hot spot (WTSP). If you see the ground sinking or a new depression, keep people away and contact the county or a qualified professional before any tree or clearing work.

Which areas do you cover?

Lakeland, South Lakeland, Highland City, Mulberry, Auburndale, Plant City, Bartow, Winter Haven, Polk City and Kathleen.

How is my information used?

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Get connected

Call (863) 267-9528 or send your tree details through our contact page. It's free to request. An independent local company reviews your job and sets its own price; we don't do the work.

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Tree Removal Lakeland is an independent service that connects callers with local tree care providers; we are not a tree contractor. Disclosure