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

Careful Tree Trimming and Removal in The Villages, FL

The Villages is built around golf, golf carts and neat yards, with homes set close together across Sumter, Lake and Marion counties. FTDF Services does tree work here with a light touch and a clean finish.

  • Sumter County
  • ~74 miles from our Tampa base
  • Free estimates

Tree Work in a Community With High Standards

Residents of The Villages take pride in how their neighborhoods look, and there are community rules about what a home and yard should look like. Before removing a tree or making a big change to your landscaping, check the architectural review requirements for your village. We are happy to write up what we plan to do and why, so you have the details on hand when you ask.

On the job, a few things matter more here than almost anywhere else:

  • Protecting lawns and curbs. We choose equipment sized for the lot and keep heavy machines off soft turf whenever possible.
  • Keeping cart paths and streets open. Golf carts are everywhere, so we stage gear and trucks to leave paths and lanes clear, and we never leave limbs in the street.
  • Leaving it spotless. Every job ends with raking, blowing off driveways and a final walk-around with you.

Common Requests From Villages Homeowners

Oaks planted too close

Live oaks and laurel oaks planted when a neighborhood was new can outgrow a small lot within a couple of decades, reaching over roofs, gutters and lanai screens. Regular tree trimming keeps them in scale. When a tree is simply too large for its spot, a controlled tree removal from our bucket truck takes it down piece by piece.

Roots in the driveway

Roots that lift pavers, crack driveways or crowd foundations are a frequent complaint. Targeted root removal can relieve the problem when the tree can be kept safely.

Stumps and palms

After a removal, stump grinding takes the stump below the surface so the bed or lawn can be restored. We also trim palms and remove dead fronds before storm season.

Tree trunk reduced in sections beside overhead power lines

Storms Inland Still Bring Down Trees

The Villages sits well inland, but hurricanes crossing the peninsula still bring strong winds here, and summer thunderstorms and lightning can split limbs in a moment. After a storm we cut up downed trees, clear driveways and haul away the wood through our debris removal service. Spring pruning that removes dead wood and thins heavy limbs is the best way to cut down on damage.

Serving Every Part of The Villages

From the older neighborhoods near Spanish Springs and Lake Sumter Landing to the newer villages south of SR-44, we cover the whole community, plus nearby Wildwood and Summerfield. Ask for a free estimate any day of the week; we speak English and Spanish.

Aerial lift crew removing a tall pine tree near power lines
FAQ

The Villages Tree Service & Land Clearing FAQ

Do I need approval to remove a tree at my home in The Villages?

Often, yes. Check the architectural review rules for your village before any removal. We can provide a written description of the work to include with your request.

Will your equipment damage my lawn?

We take steps to prevent it, using equipment sized for the job and keeping heavy machines on the driveway or firm ground when we can. Any ruts or debris from our work are cleaned up before we leave.

Can you just grind a stump left from a previous removal?

Yes. We grind single stumps or several at once and clean up the grindings so the area can be replanted or sodded.

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Tree Care That Fits The Villages

Request a free estimate and we will look at your trees, talk through community requirements and give you a clear plan.

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

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