Why we started Lakeland Tree Service
We started in 2009 because we were tired of watching out-of-state franchises and uninsured fly-by-night operations charge Lakeland homeowners thousands of dollars to do tree work badly. We’d see crews drop limbs through screened pool enclosures, “hurricane-cut” palms that would never recover, and leave behind stumps ground six inches deep so the roots regrew through the new sod within a year.
Polk County has 700,000+ residents, more mature oaks than anywhere else in Central Florida, and storm season every year. It deserves a real local tree company. So we built one.
What makes us different from other Lakeland tree companies
- We’re actually local. Lakeland headquarters, Lakeland equipment yard, Lakeland trucks, Lakeland crews. No call centers, no national chain overhead.
- We’re fully insured. $2M general liability + workers compensation. Certificates provided on request before any work.
- We write everything down. Itemized estimates, scope of work in writing, photo documentation, written invoices. No verbal handshakes that turn into disputes.
- We grind stumps deep. 8-14 inches below grade as standard — not the 4-inch “just enough to mow over” that some companies do.
- We won’t top trees. Topping is the single most damaging thing you can do to a hardwood. We don’t do it, even if you ask.
The Lakeland Tree Service commitment
Every Lakeland tree job we take is a chance to earn a referral and a long-term customer — or to lose one. We’ve grown for 16 years on word of mouth alone, and we know exactly how fragile that growth is. That’s why every Lakeland tree job gets:
- A free, no-pressure written estimate
- A real conversation about your specific tree and property
- Proof of insurance and permits before work starts
- Full property protection during the job
- Complete debris cleanup and final rake
- A follow-up call after the work is done
By the numbers
- 5,200+ trees removed across Polk County
- 16 years serving the Lakeland area
- $2M in liability insurance
- 4.9★ rating across 243 reviews
- 24/7 emergency response line
- 8 cities served from Lakeland to Lake Wales