Tree Removal in Tampa, FL: Vetted Pros & 2026 Costs
Hiring tree removal in Tampa comes down to two numbers and one check: what the job should cost here (below, measured for this market), and whether the crew clears the same bar every company in our directory clears. We track 29 tree service companies working Tampa, and this page is the tree removal view of that market: local pricing, the rules that bite, and the tracked crews. Tampa tree trimming and tree pruning quotes are broken out on their own pages, and the full market view lives on the Tampa tree service directory.
Reviewed by the CompareTreeServices editorial team | Updated August 2026
Tampa tree removal at a glance: 29 tracked companies serve this market, median Google rating 4.9 stars across 4343 reviews, attributed to Google; the most-reviewed is Independent Tree Service, Inc. [S3].
Tree Removal Costs in Tampa
Local tree removal pricing in Tampa is measured, not modeled: tree removal, small tree (20 to 30 ft) runs $220 to $620 [S1]; tree removal, large tree (70 to 80 ft) runs $760 to $1,660 [S1]. Size, access, and disposal drive where a quote lands inside those bands — the national breakdown is in our tree removal cost guide.
Tree Removal Costs in Tampa
Job
Low
High
Tree removal, small tree (20 to 30 ft)
$220
$620
Tree removal, large tree (70 to 80 ft)
$760
$1,660
Permits and Local Rules for Tree Removal in Tampa
Tampa is not a cut-anything market. Removing any protected tree of 5 inches or more in trunk diameter requires a City of Tampa permit, and “Grand Trees” of 32 inches DBH or more need additional Variance Review Board approval before removal. [S2] What that means in practice: confirm whether your trunk falls under the local threshold before a crew is booked, because the fine lands on the owner, not the crew. The full permit picture, with the ordinance language we verified, is on our Tampa tree service page.
Tracked Tree Service Companies in Tampa
Permits and Local Rules for Tree Removal in Tampa
Company
Google rating
Reviews
Phone
Independent Tree Service, Inc.
5.0 / 5
749
(813) 971-6217
Albert & Ellis Landscaping & Tree Service
4.9 / 5
387
(813) 215-1436
Arbor Bay Tree Service
4.9 / 5
382
(813) 565-0131
Clear Cut Forestry Mulching & Land Clearing
5.0 / 5
330
(813) 683-2988
Gulf Coast Trees
5.0 / 5
263
(813) 835-8733
Sunrise Tree Service
4.9 / 5
206
(813) 918-3147
How We Vet Tampa Tree Removal Crews
Every company in the table above comes from our tracked dataset — public Google Business ratings, read not solicited [S3] — and the standards we hold every listed crew to run deeper than a star count: live insurance, verifiable credentials, and a real local work history. Cross-check any tree removal bid against the national tree removal hub before you sign.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tree Removal in Tampa, FL
How much does tree removal cost in Tampa?
See the measured local bands above — then run the calculator with your job’s size and access for a number specific to your property.
Do I need a permit for tree removal in Tampa?
Often, for mature trunks — Tampa operates permit and protected-tree rules; the verified ordinance detail is on our Tampa tree service page. Confirm before the crew is booked.
How do I choose a tree removal company in Tampa?
License and insurance first, price second: verify coverage is current, ask for the credential behind the crew (ISA certification where it matters), and compare the bid against the tracked Tampa companies above. Our vetting standards are the full checklist.
Sources
- [S1] HomeBlue Tampa tree removal cost data
- [S2] City of Tampa, Tree Removal Information
- 3. [S3] Tracked Tree Service Directory Dataset and Methodology (/methodology/)
Compare Tampa tree removal quotes with real numbers
Baseline first, quotes second — that order is the whole edge.