Tree Removal in Gotha, FL
Dead, decaying and storm-broken trees taken down in controlled sections, planned around your roof, pool enclosure, fences and lawn, with ISA Certified Arborist oversight and full cleanup.
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Most removals we do in Gotha are close to something: the house, a pool enclosure, a fence or a big lawn that shouldn’t be torn up. 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 Gotha, or go back to our Gotha 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.
Crane-assisted oak removal, dead trees and wooded-lot cleanup
Completed removals 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.
- Crane-assisted removal of a 30-inch live oak
A 30-inch live oak about 60 feet tall stood in a back corner and was dropping limbs. With crane assistance and lift access through a removed section of PVC fence, we took it down, ground the stump and hauled the grindings.
- Two dead oaks and a cherry laurel row
Two 24-inch oaks in the front yard had died, and a row of cherry laurels ran about 100 feet down the side of the lot. We removed both oaks and the cherry laurels by lift, flush-cut the stumps and cleared deadwood from an oak over the driveway.
- Pines removed and fallen trunks hauled
A dead pine stood by the back fence, a green pine and a smaller tree sat in the middle of the yard, and four pines had already fallen in the wooded back half of the lot. We removed the standing trees by lift, ground their stumps and two older ones, hauled the fallen pines and raised an oak over the fence and carport.
- Magnolia leaning over the pool removed
A little gem magnolia in the back corner had its root ball lifting out of the ground and was leaning over the pool. We removed it by lift, ground the stump and hauled everything away. A certified arborist letter was included.
- Dead palm taken out and ground
A palm in the back corner of the yard had died. We removed it, ground the stump and hauled all of the debris.
- Dead silk tree cleared before a new roof
A dead silk tree trunk stood beside the house, and the owner needed it gone before the roofing crew arrived. A climber took it down and we hauled the debris (no stump grinding).
Taking down a large tree on a bigger Gotha lot
Gotha lots are bigger than most around Windermere and Ocoee, but an open lot doesn’t always mean a tree can be dropped in one piece. Fences, septic fields, wells and the neighbor’s yard still set where the wood can land, so we decide between felling, sectioning from the lift and lowering on ropes before the job is booked.
What we check first
- Where the wood can safely land, and what’s buried under that ground
- Whether the lift or loader can reach without crossing soft ground
- Whether you want the wood left for firewood or hauled
- Whether the stump should be ground or left when it shares roots with a tree you’re keeping
See our tree removal page for how we handle dead and hazardous trees.
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
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.
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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Gotha tree removal FAQs
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.
Can you remove a tree beside my house or over the pool?
Yes. That’s most of our Gotha 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 if there’s no room to drop the tree?
Then it comes down in sections. Depending on access, we use rigging, our spider lift, our grapple-saw truck or a crane to lower or lift each piece clear of the house, fences and neighboring trees.
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.
