Jacksonville tree removal
We take down dead, leaning, and storm-damaged trees across every Duval County ZIP code — from tight Riverside and Avondale lots where a crane sets each section over the roofline, to open Westside and Northside acreage where a bucket truck does the job faster and cheaper. Every removal is planned by a Tree Care Expert, fully insured, and finished with complete haul-off.
Most residential tree removals in Jacksonville cost between $450 and $2,500, take half a day to a full day, and require a City of Jacksonville permit when the tree is a protected species on a residential lot.
Call (904) 496-7261 or request a free estimate.
The City of Jacksonville protects many trees on private residential property, and removing one without authorization can bring a fine plus a replacement requirement. We identify the species on site, tell you honestly whether a permit is needed, and file the paperwork with Jacksonville Public Works on your behalf. Dead, diseased, and hazardous trees are usually approved quickly, and storm-damaged trees after a declared event often qualify for expedited handling.
Water oaks are our number-one removal in Jacksonville — they grow fast, rot from the inside by 50 to 60 years old, and drop major limbs with no warning. Laurel oaks follow the same pattern. Longleaf and slash pines snap or uproot in saturated sand after summer thunderstorms, especially along the Northside and out toward Oceanway. Live oaks are the ones we fight hardest to save; a healthy live oak is usually a pruning job, not a removal.
Jacksonville sits in a hurricane corridor with an eleven-mile stretch of the St. Johns River running through the middle of it, so wind funnels between neighborhoods in ways that surprise homeowners. The cheapest time to remove a compromised tree is in winter or early spring, before June. After a named storm, crews across Northeast Florida book solid and prices rise everywhere — plan ahead and the same tree costs less.
These are real Jacksonville ranges, not national averages. The final number depends on height, trunk diameter, distance to the nearest structure, and how far the crew has to carry debris to the truck. You get a fixed written price before any saw starts.
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Small tree, under 30 ft | $250 – $600 | Open access, no structures nearby |
| Medium tree, 30 – 60 ft | $600 – $1,400 | Typical water oak or pine in a fenced back yard |
| Large oak or pine, 60 ft+ | $1,200 – $2,500 | Rigging over a roof, driveway protection |
| Crane-assisted removal | $1,800 – $4,500 | No yard access, tree directly over the home |
Often, yes. The City of Jacksonville protects many species on residential lots by size and type. We identify the tree on site, tell you whether a permit applies, and file it for you. Dead and hazardous trees are usually approved fast.
Most residential removals run $450 to $2,500. A 70-foot water oak over a roof in San Marco costs far more than the same tree in an open Westside yard, because rigging time is the real cost driver. We quote a fixed price in writing.
Generally only after a tree falls on an insured structure. A living or dead tree that has not hit anything is normally a homeowner expense in Florida. We provide written documentation and photos for any claim you do file.
Estimates are usually within 24 to 48 hours, and most non-emergency removals are scheduled within the same week. Storm emergencies are handled 24/7.
Yes. Every quote includes full haul-off, raking, and blowing the work area clean. If you want the wood cut to firewood length and stacked instead, tell us at the estimate and we will leave it.
Free, no-pressure estimates from a Tree Care Expert. Same day response on most calls.
