Healthier Trees and Clear Roofs, Trimmed the Right Way

What's included

Trimming covers the work most Tallahassee yards need: crown cleaning to remove dead, crossing and rubbing limbs, canopy thinning so wind and light move through, and clearance cuts to get branches off your roof, gutters, driveway and power service drop. Our crew makes proper pruning cuts at the branch collar rather than topping, which leaves a tree weaker and prone to sprouting. Every limb we take down is cut into manageable pieces and hauled away, and the lawn is raked and blown before we leave. If you want the wood left for firewood, say so when you book. Larger pruning projects can be staged across visits so the tree is never stressed by losing too much canopy at once.

Why Tallahassee trees need it

Live oaks, water oaks, laurel oaks and loblolly pines dominate Leon County's canopy, and they grow fast in our long, wet summers. Limbs that reached the roof two years ago are resting on the shingles now. Water oaks in particular tend to drop large branches as they age, often without warning. Regular pruning reduces the weight at the end of long limbs, removes deadwood before a thunderstorm does, and keeps branches from scraping the roof and holding moisture against it. Pruning is also the time to spot problems early: cavities, fungal conks, cracks at a union, or a lean that has changed since last year. Most homeowners here benefit from a look every two to three years.

What to expect

Book online and pick a time that works. One of our tree crew leads visits, walks the property with you if you are home, and sends a written quote through your Residely dashboard that spells out which trees, which limbs, and what cleanup is included. Once you approve it, the job goes on the schedule and you can see the date in your dashboard. On the day, the crew arrives with a chipper and the climbing or bucket gear the job calls for, protects the landscaping below the work, and finishes with a full cleanup. You pay after the work is done and you have had a chance to look it over.

Questions about tree trimming + pruning

When is the best time of year for tree trimming in Tallahassee?

Late winter, before new growth pushes out, is ideal for most oaks and hardwoods because the tree is dormant and the structure is easy to see. Deadwood and hazardous limbs can be removed any time of year. Many homeowners also schedule a clearance trim in late spring, ahead of hurricane season.

Will trimming hurt my live oak?

Not when it is done with proper cuts and a reasonable amount removed. We prune at the branch collar, avoid topping and lion-tailing, and take no more canopy than the tree can tolerate in one season. A well-pruned live oak is healthier and holds up better in wind than a neglected one.

How is tree trimming priced?

By written quote after a site visit. The price depends on the size and species of the tree, how many limbs are coming off, how close the work is to the house or power lines, and how much debris there is to haul. You see the full number in your dashboard before you approve anything.