Find Local Tree Removal Companies in Lakeland, FL
1 company is listed below from OpenStreetMap data, with Lakeland's own brush pickup rules, tree permit rules and typical costs further down.
Lakeland collects yard waste separately from trash.
Tree Removal companies near Lakeland
Lakeland Tree Trimming & Removal Service
989 East Memorial Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33801
1.0 mi north of the Lakeland city center
Phone: +1-970-648-8484
Services (from the OpenStreetMap name and tags): tree work (from the name)
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How to choose a tree removal company in Lakeland
- Check the city rules first: what Lakeland 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 Lakeland 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?
Lakeland brush and limb pickup rules
Lakeland collects yard waste separately from trash. Small limbs can be up to 5 feet long and 5 inches across, tied, bagged or in a container, each under 40 pounds. Piles bigger than 6 x 4 feet need a scheduled bulk pickup, where pieces can be up to 8 feet long (863-834-8773).
Source: lakelandgov.net lakelandgov.net
Tree permit and protected-tree rules in Lakeland
Lakeland's 2024 tree ordinance exempts single-family and two-family lots under one acre that aren't part of a development plan; bigger residential lots, subdivisions and commercial sites may need a permit.
Source: lakelandgov.net lakelandgov.net
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
Lakeland Electric, the city's utility, trims near power lines year-round on about a three-year cycle and offers wood chips from the trimming.
Source: lakelandelectric.com
Yard-waste and mulch drop-off near Lakeland
No yard-waste or mulch drop-off site near Lakeland 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 Lakeland?
Lakeland's 2024 tree ordinance exempts single-family and two-family lots under one acre that aren't part of a development plan; bigger residential lots, subdivisions and commercial sites may need a permit.
Will Lakeland pick up the branches?
Lakeland collects yard waste separately from trash. Small limbs can be up to 5 feet long and 5 inches across, tied, bagged or in a container, each under 40 pounds. Piles bigger than 6 x 4 feet need a scheduled bulk pickup, where pieces can be up to 8 feet long (863-834-8773).
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?
Lakeland Electric, the city's utility, trims near power lines year-round on about a three-year cycle and offers wood chips from the trimming.
How are the companies on this page chosen?
They are businesses mapped in OpenStreetMap within about 15 km (9 miles) of the Lakeland city center, or with an address in Lakeland, 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.
Related pages
Sources
City rules, checked October 2026: https://lakelandgov.net/departments/public-works/solid-waste/yard-waste/; https://www.lakelandgov.net/departments/public-works/solid-waste/large-bulk-pickups/; https://www.lakelandgov.net/portals/CityClerk/City%20Commission/Agendas/2024/09-16-24/24-037Ord.pdf; https://www.lakelandgov.net/departments/parks-recreation-and-cultural-arts/lakelands-urban-forest/; https://lakelandelectric.com/programs-and-services/tree; 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), 125,520 residents. Cost: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates).