Tree Service in Gotha, FL
Tree removal, pruning and stump grinding for Gotha homes, from the oak-shaded streets of the old town to larger lots near Lake Olivia and Lake Hiawassee, with ISA Certified Arborist oversight.
Tree down on the house or across the drive? Our phones are answered 24/7. Crews are dispatched as availability, weather and safety allow. Emergency tree removal
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- ISA Certified ArboristProfessional oversight
- Fully insuredGeneral liability + workers’ comp
- Since 1987Serving Central Florida
Recent KTS Jobs: Camphor Row Removal, Roof Clearance and Lanai Stump Grinding
Completed jobs from our own records, September 2025–October 2026, listed by the city and ZIP code where the work was done: the same large-oak, pine and big-lot work Gotha properties need. We never publish customer names or addresses.
- Camphor cluster and dead cherry laurel cleared
A row of nine camphors along the back wall and a dead cherry laurel had the owner worried before hurricane season. A climber removed them and flush-cut the stumps, then we reduced a center camphor, took out a small dead tree and raised and cleaned the trees over the front driveway. A certified arborist letter was included.
RemovalTrimmingArborist letter - Cook pine removed, oak lifted off two roofs
An oak at the front corner hung over this home and the neighbor’s roof, a camphor crowded the back of the house, and a Cook pine stood in the back corner by the fence. We raised and balanced the oak, shortened the low limb between the two houses, cut the camphor back with a pole saw and had a climber take down the pine (no grinding, the fence was too close).
RemovalTrimming - Palms trimmed and two lanai stumps ground
A Sylvester palm behind the house had old fronds and seed pods, two robellini palms out front needed cleaning and one was growing into the house, and two old stumps sat at the corners of the lanai. We trimmed the palms, removed the one against the house and ground both stumps.
Palm trimmingStump grinding
Planning tree work on a larger Gotha lot
Bigger lots give us room to work, but they also mean longer equipment runs across lawns and more trees to look at in one visit. We plan the order of work so equipment crosses the yard once, and we price several trees together when it makes sense.
- One visit, several trees. Pruning, removals and stump grinding can go on one quote and one schedule.
- Lawn protection. Mats go down where loaders or the lift have to travel, and our tracked spider lift spreads its weight better than a truck.
- Big live oaks. Mature oaks usually need clearance and deadwood work, not removal. Our ISA Certified Arborist reviews any oak before we recommend taking it down.
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Tree services in Gotha
Tree Removal
Dead, decaying and storm-broken trees taken down in sections, by climber, lift or crane, planned around houses, pool enclosures, fences and neighbors’ yards.
Tree removal in Gotha →Tree Trimming & Pruning
Roof, driveway and street clearance, deadwood removal and structural pruning for oaks and palms, following ANSI A300 pruning standards.
Tree trimming in Gotha →Crane Services
Our grapple-saw crane for tight or hazardous removals. When a tree is too big or too far from the street, we hire a larger crane and tell you before the job is booked.
Crane services →Storm Prep & Emergency Response
Pruning before hurricane season, phones answered 24/7, and cleanup of fallen trees and broken limbs. Dispatch depends on crew availability, weather and safety.
Emergency tree service →Also available: Stump grinding · Palm trimming · Arborist assessments & letters · Grapple truck debris hauling
What we see on Gotha properties
Gotha is a small, older community between Windermere and Ocoee, with big live oaks along its streets and larger lots than most of the area. Many of those oaks are older than the homes beside them.
Most of our calls here are about mature oaks over roofs, driveways and the road, and dead or declining trees that need to come down safely. Our ISA Certified Arborist checks a tree before we recommend removing it, and many only need a good prune.
Our crews prune to ANSI A300 standards: no topping, no lion-tailing and no stripping out the interior of the canopy. Gotha is part of our regular routes between Windermere, Ocoee and Winter Garden.
Neighborhoods we work in
- Historic Gotha
- Near Lake Olivia
- Near Lake Hiawassee
- Hempel Avenue area
- Lake Mabel area
- Near Windermere Road
ZIP code 34734. Gotha is unincorporated Orange County, and some nearby addresses use a Windermere or Ocoee mailing address. We work in all of them.
Permits
Gotha is an unincorporated community, so Orange County tree rules apply rather than a city’s. HOA rules are separate, and we’ll help you check what applies to your property. Kevin’s Tree Service can assist with tree removal permit applications when required.
ISA Certified Arborist Oversight
Our ISA Certified Arborist reviews hazard trees, keep-or-remove decisions and pruning plans. Estimates for ordinary tree work are free. A formal arborist assessment or letter, for example to document a dangerous tree, is a separate paid service.
Equipment that fits the yard
We own the equipment most Gotha jobs need, so we plan the right setup for your property instead of waiting on rentals.
- Fassi 390 grapple-saw crane. Grips a section, cuts it and sets it down where we choose, so less climbing in dead or damaged trees and less rigging over fences.
- CMC 72HD spider lift. A tracked lift that fits through many backyard gates to reach oaks over pools, lanais and roofs.
- Chippers, loader and stump grinders. Brush is chipped on site, logs carried out without dragging them across the lawn, and stumps ground below grade.
For trees too large or too far from the street for our crane, we hire a larger crane and include it in your quote.
What tree work costs
Every job gets a free written quote with one fixed price. What moves the price most is the tree’s size and condition, what’s underneath it (roof, pool, power lines), how we get equipment to it, and whether stump grinding is included.
Typical price ranges from our job records: Tree removal cost guide · Tree trimming cost guide · Financing for jobs over $500
How an estimate works
- VisitWe look at the tree, access and what’s underneath it.
- Written quoteOne fixed price for the job, with any options laid out.
- Job dayMats down, controlled lowering, crane or lift if needed.
- Walk-throughWood hauled, site raked, you check the finish.
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| Office | Monday–Friday, 8 am–4 pm |
| Weekends | Office closed; phones still answered |
| Holidays | Office closed on major holidays |
Emergency dispatch depends on crew availability, weather and safety.
Gotha tree service questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Gotha?
It depends on where your property is and on the tree. Gotha is an unincorporated community, so Orange County tree rules apply rather than a city’s. HOA rules are separate, and 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.
Are estimates free?
Yes. Estimates for ordinary tree work like removal, trimming and stump grinding are free, and you get one fixed price in writing. Formal arborist assessments and letters are a separate paid service.
What if a tree falls at night or on a weekend?
Call us. Phones are answered 24/7, and we dispatch a crew as availability, weather and safety allow. If anyone is hurt or a tree is on a power line, call 911 and the power company first.
Can you work on a large lot without tearing up the lawn?
Yes. We plan where equipment travels, lay mats where needed, and use our tracked spider lift, which spreads its weight better than a truck.
How often should oaks in Gotha be trimmed?
Mature live oaks often do well on a 2–3 year pruning cycle. Laurel oaks, which are shorter-lived and more prone to decay, and any tree hanging over a roof may need a look more often.
What’s included in your cleanup?
Brush is chipped and hauled away, wood is removed, and hard surfaces are raked and blown. When stump grinding is part of the job, grindings are hauled away unless you ask us to leave them for your beds.
Are you insured?
Yes. Kevin’s Tree Service carries general liability and workers’ compensation insurance. Certificates of insurance are available upon request.
Nearby areas
Windermere Ocoee Winter Garden Dr. Phillips Apopka Orlando All service areas
