Tree Removal in Casselberry, FL
Dead, decaying and storm-broken trees taken down in controlled sections, planned around your roof, screen room, pool and fence, with ISA Certified Arborist oversight and full cleanup.
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Most removals we do in Casselberry are close to something: the front corner of the house, a screen room, a pool cage, a fence or a lake. Often it’s a laurel oak that has started dropping limbs, or a pine or palm that has died. Each one gets a plan for how the wood comes down, where it lands and how equipment gets to it before anyone starts a saw.
You get a written quote with one fixed price. Only need clearance? See tree trimming in Casselberry, or go back to our Casselberry tree service page.
When removal is the right call
- The tree is dead or dying. Dead pines and oaks get brittle quickly and shouldn’t be climbed, so we use our grapple-saw truck, a crane or a lift where we can.
- Decay at the base or a split trunk. Hollows, fungus at the root flare, cracks in the trunk or a co-dominant split that’s opening up.
- Storm damage that can’t be pruned out. A tree uprooted or leaning after a storm, a trunk broken in half, or a top that has failed.
- The wrong tree in the wrong place. Camphors and other fast growers pushing into the roof, the fence or a better tree.
Not sure? Our ISA Certified Arborist can tell you if pruning will do instead of removal. Many oaks just need a good prune.
Recent Casselberry removals
From our own job records, June 2025–September 2026. Listed by ZIP code only. We never publish customer names or addresses.
- Live oak cluster at the front of the house, crane-assisted
A cluster of live oaks with 32-, 31- and 22-inch stems, about 42 ft tall, grew at the front corner of the home. It came down with crane assistance from the road and lift access, and the stumps were cut flush as the owner chose.
- Laurel oak dropping limbs
A 24-inch laurel oak, about 40 ft tall, in the middle of the backyard kept dropping limbs. We removed it, cut the stump low and hauled everything away. A certified arborist letter covered the removal.
- Dead pine, oak and avocado by the lake
A dead pine and a dead oak stood side by side at the back of a lakefront lot, with a dead avocado in the other corner. All three came down by lift and the debris was hauled away.
- Two dead Bismarck palms cleared for replanting
Two dead Bismarck palms in the back corner were removed and their stumps ground so new palms could go in the same spot.
- Dead foxtail palm behind the pool
A dead foxtail palm behind the pool and a dead tree beside a sea grape came out, the foxtail stump was ground, and the sea grape and three palms were trimmed on the same visit.
- Ligustrum out, neighbor’s camphor off the roof
A front-yard ligustrum was removed and its stump ground, and five low camphor leads from next door were cut back off the roof and driveway.
What happens on removal day
- Walk-throughWe reconfirm the plan with you: which trees, where the wood comes down, and how equipment gets in.
- ProtectionGround mats at entries, spotters at pools and service lines, a fence panel taken down and put back if access needs it.
- Controlled removalSections lowered on ropes, lifted out with our grapple-saw crane, or cut from our lift, depending on the tree.
- CleanupBrush chipped, wood hauled, beds raked and hard surfaces blown off. Stumps ground if they’re on your quote.
Climber, lift or crane?
We pick the method for each tree, not one method for every job.
- Climbing and rigging: for trees we can’t reach with equipment, like along a back property line where nearby oak roots need protecting.
- Our CMC 72HD spider lift: for backyard trees over pools and lanais. It’s tracked and fits through many gates a truck can’t.
- Our Fassi 390 grapple-saw crane: for dead or hazardous trees reachable from the street or driveway. It holds each piece while it’s cut.
- A hired larger crane: for very large trees or long reaches over a house. We arrange it and include it in your quote before the job is booked.
Stumps and cleanup
Stump grinding can go on the same quote. We grind roughly 4–12 inches below grade, depending on roots and site conditions, and can chase surface roots in beds. Choose whether the grindings are hauled away (best before new sod) or left for your beds.
Sometimes we recommend not grinding, for example when a stump shares roots with an oak you’re keeping. We’ll explain that at the estimate. More about stump grinding
Permits
Tree rules differ between the City of Casselberry, unincorporated Seminole County and HOAs, so we’ll help you check what applies to your property. Kevin’s Tree Service can assist with tree removal permit applications when required.
Arborist letters
Certain trees on eligible single-family residential properties may qualify for an exemption under Florida Statute 163.045. Not every tree qualifies, and HOA requirements are separate.
Our ISA Certified Arborist can assess the tree and, when it qualifies, provide a letter documenting the risk. This assessment is a paid service, separate from your free removal estimate. About our ISA Certified Arborist
What affects the price
We price by the job, not by the hour. The biggest factors are the tree’s size and condition, what’s under it, how we get equipment to it, and whether a hired crane or stump grinding is needed. You get one fixed price in writing before anything is scheduled.
Insured crews
Kevin’s Tree Service carries general liability and workers’ compensation insurance. Certificates of insurance are available upon request. Insurance details
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Casselberry tree removal FAQs
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Casselberry?
It depends on where your property is and on the tree. Tree rules differ between the City of Casselberry, unincorporated Seminole County and HOAs, so we’ll help you check what applies to your property. Kevin’s Tree Service can assist with tree removal permit applications when required. Certain trees on eligible single-family residential properties may qualify for an exemption under Florida Statute 163.045. Not every tree qualifies, and HOA requirements are separate. Professional arborist assessments and letters are separate paid services.
Can you remove a tree beside my house or over the pool?
Yes. That’s most of our Casselberry removal work. We take the tree down in sections and lower or lift the wood with ropes, our spider lift or our grapple-saw crane, depending on the tree and access.
What about a tree near the lake or a screen room?
We plan those carefully. Sections are lowered on ropes or lifted out with a crane, mats go down on soft ground, and equipment stays off areas that can’t take the weight. We’ll walk you through the plan at the estimate.
Do you grind the stump too?
If you want. Stump grinding can go on the same quote, and you choose whether the grindings are hauled away or left for your beds. When a stump shares roots with a tree you’re keeping, we may recommend leaving it.
Are you insured?
Yes. Kevin’s Tree Service carries general liability and workers’ compensation insurance. Certificates of insurance are available upon request.
