How we scope a trimming job
We walk the tree with you, point out what's dead versus alive, and explain whether the job calls for light cleanup, full crown thinning, or a reduction on limbs that have grown into a structure or line.
Trimming done right removes dead wood and thins the canopy without stripping the tree — a distinction that matters more here than in most parts of the state given how much sandy soil already limits root anchorage.
We walk the tree with you, point out what's dead versus alive, and explain whether the job calls for light cleanup, full crown thinning, or a reduction on limbs that have grown into a structure or line.
Over-trimming — sometimes sold as a 'hurricane cut' — removes more canopy than a tree needs and can leave it weaker against wind, not stronger. We cap live-crown removal at about a quarter in any single visit.
Dead limbs are the most likely to become storm hazards, and the first thing we clear.
Cuts distributed through the canopy rather than lopsided or hollowed out.
Trimmings chipped and hauled same visit.
Most healthy trees benefit from trimming every 1-3 years, with a check before hurricane season.
Proper pruning under a quarter of live crown per visit is not harmful.
Yes, palm trimming uses a different technique and is priced separately.