Find Local Tree Removal Companies in Clearwater, FL
1 company is listed below from OpenStreetMap data, with Clearwater's own brush pickup rules, tree permit rules and typical costs further down.
Clearwater collects yard waste weekly on your collection day; set it out by 7 a.m.
Tree Removal companies near Clearwater
Acorn Tree Service
1727 12th Street Southeast, Largo, FL 33771
4.8 mi south of the Clearwater city center
Phone: +1-727-777-6136
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00
Services (from the OpenStreetMap name and tags): tree work (from the name)
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How to choose a tree removal company in Clearwater
- Check the city rules first: what Clearwater will pick up at the curb, and whether the tree needs a permit (both below).
- Shortlist two or three local tree companies and ask whether they take down trees of your tree's size and type.
- Ask for a written price that says what's included: felling, hauling the wood, and grinding the stump.
- Ask whether a certified arborist will look at the tree, especially if it leans over the house or a power line.
- Agree on the date, how the crew will protect your lawn and fences, and what happens to the logs and chips.
Typical tree removal cost
Removing a tree typically costs $400 to $1,200, with a national average around $850; a small, easy-to-reach tree can be about $200 and a large or complex removal up to about $3,000. Height, trunk width, wood type, access and hauling the wood away all change the price.
National figures, not Clearwater prices: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates). Get a written price before work starts.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Is the price fixed, and does it include hauling the wood and grinding the stump?
- Who climbs or runs the bucket truck, and is anyone a certified arborist?
- Do you carry liability insurance and workers' compensation, in case of damage or an injury on my property?
- Will you handle any city permit, and the utility if the tree is near a line?
- What will be left behind: logs, chips, sawdust?
Clearwater brush and limb pickup rules
Clearwater collects yard waste weekly on your collection day; set it out by 7 a.m. and no more than 24 hours early. Limbs and stumps over 4 inches across must be cut to 4 feet or less and stacked clear of wires, poles and mailboxes; bag leaves and twigs (50 pounds max). Contractors must haul their own debris.
Source: myclearwater.com
Tree permit and protected-tree rules in Clearwater
Clearwater generally requires a tree removal permit on residential lots for a non-hazardous tree 4 inches or more in diameter, or a palm with 10 feet of clear trunk ($15 for one to five trees, plus $3 for each extra tree).
Source: myclearwater.com myclearwater.com
Florida law (section 163.045, Florida Statutes) bars cities from requiring a permit, fee or replanting to remove a tree on residential property when a certified arborist or a Florida landscape architect documents in writing that the tree is an unacceptable danger. Source: leg.state.fl.us
Trees near power lines
Don't cut limbs near a power line yourself. Call the electric utility named on your bill: utilities clear trees from their main lines and can usually arrange a temporary disconnect of the line to your house so a tree crew can work safely.
Yard-waste and mulch drop-off near Clearwater
No yard-waste or mulch drop-off site near Clearwater is mapped in OpenStreetMap yet. Use the city's curbside rules above, or ask the company you hire to haul the wood away.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Clearwater?
Clearwater generally requires a tree removal permit on residential lots for a non-hazardous tree 4 inches or more in diameter, or a palm with 10 feet of clear trunk ($15 for one to five trees, plus $3 for each extra tree).
Will Clearwater pick up the branches?
Clearwater collects yard waste weekly on your collection day; set it out by 7 a.m. and no more than 24 hours early. Limbs and stumps over 4 inches across must be cut to 4 feet or less and stacked clear of wires, poles and mailboxes; bag leaves and twigs (50 pounds max). Contractors must haul their own debris.
How much does it cost?
Removing a tree typically costs $400 to $1,200, with a national average around $850; a small, easy-to-reach tree can be about $200 and a large or complex removal up to about $3,000. Height, trunk width, wood type, access and hauling the wood away all change the price. These are national figures, not local quotes.
Who handles a tree touching a power line?
Don't cut limbs near a power line yourself. Call the electric utility named on your bill: utilities clear trees from their main lines and can usually arrange a temporary disconnect of the line to your house so a tree crew can work safely.
How are the companies on this page chosen?
They are businesses mapped in OpenStreetMap within about 15 km (9 miles) of the Clearwater city center, or with an address in Clearwater, tagged as an arborist or tree service or with tree or stump work in their name. We don't publish ratings or reviews, and companies can claim or correct a listing.
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Sources
City rules, checked October 2026: https://www.myclearwater.com/Trash-Recycling/Residential-Trash-Collection-Information; https://www.myclearwater.com/My-Neighborhood-and-Community-Programs/Tree-Lawn-and-Garden/Tree-Removal-and-Replacement; https://www.myclearwater.com/Business-Development/Permitting/04-Tree-Removal-Application-Checklist; https://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0100-0199%2F0163%2FSections%2F0163.045.html.
Companies and drop-off sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), retrieved 2026-10-20. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city population estimates (sub-est2025), 114,364 residents. Cost: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates).