FROM THE BLOG
What to Expect When You Hire a Tree Removal Company in St. Petersburg Fl
If you've never hired a tree removal company before, it's fair to want to know what happens. I'm David P Harder, and I've run Dave & Jo's Tree Service and Stump Grinding in St. Petersburg Fl for 30 years. Here's exactly how our process works, from your first call to the cleaned-up yard, and a short list of questions to ask any tree company you talk to.
Step 1: You request your free estimate
It starts with a call or the estimate form. You give me your name, your phone number, and a few details about the job, what tree you want looked at, and where you are. That's all I need to get started.
I work across St. Petersburg Fl and the surrounding cities, so if you're in our service area, we'll come out. No charge for the estimate, ever.
Step 2: We come out and look at the tree
I come to your property and look at the tree and everything around it. The size, the lean, the condition, what's underneath it, and how much cleanup you want at the end. If you're not sure whether the tree needs to come down or just needs trimming, I'll tell you honestly.
This is the part where 30 years matters. I can read a tree and tell you whether it's a removal, a pruning, or something that can stay. You get a straight answer, not a sales pitch.
Step 3: We confirm the details and the price
Before any work starts, you get a clear price. I tell you what's included, the haul-off and cleanup, and whether you want stump grinding or stump removal added on. You decide what you want, and the price reflects it.
Nothing happens until you say go. There's no surprise on the bill at the end, because the price was set before we picked up a saw.
Step 4: We do the job safely
We bring the right equipment for the size of the tree and the layout of your yard. We take the tree down in controlled sections so nothing around it gets damaged. On a hazardous tree, that control matters even more, and it's the kind of work we do under hazardous tree removal.
If the job is a tree already leaning on a home or blocking a driveway, that's emergency tree service, and we respond fast. Either way, the work is done carefully and on purpose.
Step 5: We clean up
When the tree is down, we haul off the wood and brush and leave your yard clean. You're not left with a pile of debris. If you had the stump ground or removed, that's done too, so you can use that part of your yard again.
Step 6: You don't pay until you're happy
This is the step that surprises people the most, and it's the one I'm proudest of. You don't pay until you're happy with the job. We confirm the price up front, do the work, clean up, and make sure you're satisfied before payment.
It's how I've worked for 30 years. We're licensed, insured, locally owned, family-owned, and veteran-owned, and that guarantee is the backbone of how we do business.
Questions to ask any tree removal company
Whether you hire us or someone else, ask these before you book. A good company answers them without hesitation.
Are you licensed and insured?
This is the first question. If a company can't prove it, that's your answer. We're licensed and insured, and we say so plainly.
Do you give a free estimate with a clear price?
You should know the cost before any work starts. If a company won't put a number on paper up front, keep looking.
When do I pay?
Ask when payment is due. With us, you don't pay until you're happy with the job. That's not common, and it's worth asking about.
What's included in the cleanup?
Some companies leave the wood. Ask whether haul-off and cleanup are included or extra. With us, a clean yard is part of the job.
What areas do you serve?
Make sure they actually work where you are. We're based in St. Petersburg Fl and serve the surrounding Pinellas County cities.
Ready to see how our process feels? Call me at (727) 244-0971 or send your details through the free estimate form on our home page. I'll come out, look at the tree, and give you a clear price before any work starts.
