Dead tree being taken down in sections next to a home

Tree Removal, Trimming and Clearing in Lutz

Lutz has kept a lot of its old Florida character: lakes tucked behind the houses, horse properties with pasture and wooded lots shaded by oaks and pines. We are a short drive up from our northwest Tampa base and work here often.

  • Hillsborough County
  • ~11 miles from our Tampa base
  • Free estimates

Lakes, Oaks and Wooded Homesites

Between US-41 and Dale Mabry Highway, and out along roads like Van Dyke and Lutz Lake Fern, Lutz is dotted with lakes and ponds. Lakefront homes usually have big live oaks and laurel oaks leaning toward the water for the light, cypress at the shoreline and a mix of pines and palms up by the house. These trees need regular trimming to keep limbs off roofs and docks and to clear lake views without harming the tree.

Leaning trees over the water or toward the house are a common concern. We assess the lean, the root plate and the condition of the trunk, then either reduce weight with pruning or recommend tree removal when the risk is too high.

Horse Properties and Small Acreage

Lutz has plenty of properties with a barn, a paddock or a riding ring. Horse owners call us to:

  • Clear fence lines that have grown up with vines and brush
  • Remove dead or leaning trees over paddocks and trails
  • Open overgrown back acreage for more turnout space
  • Grind stumps that are hazards to horses and mowers

For brush and small trees, forestry mulching and brush clean up open the land quickly without hauling off huge piles, while preserving the shade trees horses need in summer.

Aerial lift crew removing a tall pine tree near power lines

New Builds and Infill Lots

As north Hillsborough keeps growing, older Lutz parcels are being split and new homes are going up on wooded lots. Our lot clearing removes trees and brush from the building area while saving the best oaks wherever the plan allows, and stump grinding cleans up what is left in the yard area.

Builders appreciate a clean handoff: the pad and driveway corridor opened up, logs and brush gone, and the trees marked for saving still standing with their root zones protected from heavy traffic. If you are a homeowner adding a pool, a detached garage or a workshop, we can clear just that footprint and leave the rest of your wooded lot alone.

Lightning, Storms and North Tampa Bay Weather

Tampa Bay sees frequent summer lightning, and tall pines on Lutz lots are common targets. A struck pine may look fine for weeks before turning brown, and dead pines become brittle quickly. During hurricane season, saturated lakefront soil can also let large oaks tip. We handle emergency and planned removals, then haul off all the debris. We also serve nearby Land O' Lakes and Tampa.

Bucket truck lifting an arborist into a tall oak for trimming and pruning
FAQ

Lutz Tree Service & Land Clearing FAQ

Can you trim trees to open up my lake view?

Yes. We use selective pruning to create windows through the canopy and raise low limbs, which opens the view while keeping the tree healthy. Shoreline vegetation and wetland areas may have their own rules, so check before cutting right at the water's edge.

My pine was struck by lightning. Does it need to come down?

Often, yes. Lightning-struck pines frequently die and attract bark beetles that can spread to nearby pines. We can look at it and recommend whether to remove it now or monitor it.

Do you work in both Hillsborough and Pasco near Lutz?

Yes. Lutz sits on the county line, and we serve properties on both sides, including Land O' Lakes, Odessa and Wesley Chapel.

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Lakefront, horse property or wooded lot, we will come out and take a look at your trees and land. We are open 7 days a week.

6401 Brook Hollow Ct, Tampa, FL 33634 · Serving a 100-mile radius around Tampa, FL

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