Coste Tree Service provides professional tree removal in Tallahassee, Florida, and throughout Leon County. We take down hazardous, dead, storm damaged, and construction obstructing trees, including large removals over houses, driveways, and power lines. Every removal starts with a free on site assessment, and we handle City of Tallahassee tree removal permits when the tree is protected under the local ordinance.
A tree should be removed when it poses a risk that pruning cannot correct. In the Tallahassee area, the most common reasons are:
A tree that is simply large, messy, or dropping leaves is usually a pruning conversation, not a removal. We will tell you which one you have.
Sometimes. The City of Tallahassee regulates tree removal under its Land Development Code, and Leon County has its own tree protection rules for properties outside city limits.
The general framework:
We handle this for you. As part of any removal, we identify whether your tree is protected, tell you before we cut, and file the permit application with the city when one is required.
Ordinance details change. Confirm current requirements with the City of Tallahassee Growth Management Department or Leon County before removal.
| Tree size | Height | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Small | Under 30 ft | [$X to $X] |
| Medium | 30 to 60 ft | [$X to $X] |
| Large | 60 to 80 ft | [$X to $X] |
| Very large | Over 80 ft | [$X to $X] |
Five factors set the price on any Tallahassee tree removal:
Stump grinding is quoted separately. Permit and mitigation fees, when required, are a city cost and are not included in the removal price.
On site assessment, written price, no obligation. We tell you if the tree is protected before you commit.
Large removals near structures are done by dismantling, not felling. The process:
Every Coste tree removal quote covers:
Coste Tree Service removes trees throughout Tallahassee and Leon County, including Midtown, Killearn Estates, Bradfordville, Betton Hills, Myers Park, Lafayette Park, Ox Bottom, Bannerman Crossings, Southwood, and the canopy road corridors along Miccosukee, Centerville, Old Bainbridge, Meridian, and Old St. Augustine.
It depends on the species, size, and property type. Single family lots are broadly exempt for non protected trees up to 36 inches DBH, but protected species like live oak, dogwood, and longleaf pine have separate rules regardless of size. We determine this before any work and file the permit when one is needed.
Most residential removals finish in one day. A single medium tree in an open yard can take two to four hours. A large tree over a house that requires sectional dismantling can take a full day or longer.
Stump grinding is a separate service and a separate line on your quote. Removal takes the tree down to a low stump. Grinding takes that stump below grade so you can mow or plant over it.
Some ground impact is normal when heavy equipment and large wood sections are involved. We use plywood matting on soft ground, plan drop zones around irrigation and beds, and rake the site before we leave. We tell you at the estimate what to expect.
Yes. Coste Tree Service carries $2M general liability and workers' compensation. A certificate is available on request. Always verify this with any tree company before work starts. If an uninsured worker is hurt on your property, the exposure can land on your homeowner's policy.
Yes. Storm and emergency removals are handled separately from scheduled work.
We tell you whether it needs to come down, and what it costs, in writing.
Coste Tree Service provides professional tree removal in Tallahassee, Florida, and throughout Leon County. We take down hazardous, dead, storm damaged, and construction obstructing trees, including large removals over houses, driveways, and power lines. Every removal starts with a free on site assessment, and we handle City of Tallahassee tree removal permits when the tree is protected under the local ordinance.
A tree should be removed when it poses a risk that pruning cannot correct. In the Tallahassee area, the most common reasons are:
A tree that is simply large, messy, or dropping leaves is usually a pruning conversation, not a removal. We will tell you which one you have.
Sometimes. The City of Tallahassee regulates tree removal under its Land Development Code, and Leon County has its own tree protection rules for properties outside city limits.
The general framework:
We handle this for you. As part of any removal, we identify whether your tree is protected, tell you before we cut, and file the permit application with the city when one is required.
Ordinance details change. Confirm current requirements with the City of Tallahassee Growth Management Department or Leon County before removal.
| Tree size | Height | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Small | Under 30 ft | [$X to $X] |
| Medium | 30 to 60 ft | [$X to $X] |
| Large | 60 to 80 ft | [$X to $X] |
| Very large | Over 80 ft | [$X to $X] |
Five factors set the price on any Tallahassee tree removal:
Stump grinding is quoted separately. Permit and mitigation fees, when required, are a city cost and are not included in the removal price.
On site assessment, written price, no obligation. We tell you if the tree is protected before you commit.
Large removals near structures are done by dismantling, not felling. The process:
Every Coste tree removal quote covers:
Coste Tree Service removes trees throughout Tallahassee and Leon County, including Midtown, Killearn Estates, Bradfordville, Betton Hills, Myers Park, Lafayette Park, Ox Bottom, Bannerman Crossings, Southwood, and the canopy road corridors along Miccosukee, Centerville, Old Bainbridge, Meridian, and Old St. Augustine.
It depends on the species, size, and property type. Single family lots are broadly exempt for non protected trees up to 36 inches DBH, but protected species like live oak, dogwood, and longleaf pine have separate rules regardless of size. We determine this before any work and file the permit when one is needed.
Most residential removals finish in one day. A single medium tree in an open yard can take two to four hours. A large tree over a house that requires sectional dismantling can take a full day or longer.
Stump grinding is a separate service and a separate line on your quote. Removal takes the tree down to a low stump. Grinding takes that stump below grade so you can mow or plant over it.
Some ground impact is normal when heavy equipment and large wood sections are involved. We use plywood matting on soft ground, plan drop zones around irrigation and beds, and rake the site before we leave. We tell you at the estimate what to expect.
Yes. Coste Tree Service carries $2M general liability and workers' compensation. A certificate is available on request. Always verify this with any tree company before work starts. If an uninsured worker is hurt on your property, the exposure can land on your homeowner's policy.
Yes. Storm and emergency removals are handled separately from scheduled work.
We tell you whether it needs to come down, and what it costs, in writing.
Tell us what you need and we’ll call you back within one business day.
