Tree trimming & pruning
When Trees and Overgrowth Are Holding Up the Property.
Tell us where the work is needed and what is getting in the way. The owner is your direct contact and on-site for the job, beginning with a free written estimate that stays fixed unless the scope changes.
What the job can cover
Branches in the way
Branches that need attention around the house, fence or driveway.
Overgrowth
Growth that has crowded a yard, a fence line or the side of the house.
Cleanup after
Trimmings left on site or hauled away for a fee.
A written estimate first
The price is in writing before work starts and holds unless the scope of the job changes.
How the job goes
Tell us about the job
Send the project address, what needs done and what you want the property ready for.
The owner sees it in person
He looks at what is actually there and puts the estimate in writing before work starts.
You get an arrival time
Once you say yes, the job goes on the schedule with a set arrival time.
The owner runs the job
The person who wrote your estimate is on site for the work.
Rules that come before the cut
Some pruning needs a permit, and trees near power lines belong to the utility. Check these first.
- Property services in TampaPruning a tree 24 inches or wider needs a city permit. Tampa Electric handles trimming near overhead lines: TECO Line Clearance, (813) 228-1010.
- Property services in St. PetersburgCutting a grand tree branch 8 inches or wider needs a city permit. Duke Energy takes trimming requests near its primary lines.
- Property services in ClearwaterDuke Energy asks to be contacted before anyone prunes near power lines.
Separate the branch work from tree removal
Gone Stumpin trims and prunes, but does not take down standing trees. Describe the branches or overgrowth that need attention, where they are and what is nearby. The owner reviews the actual work before putting the estimate in writing. Permit and utility questions are part of planning the property work, rather than reasons to assume every branch can be handled as an ordinary trimming job.
Identify the branches and obstacles
Tell us which part of the yard, fence line, driveway or house is affected by the growth. Explain what is in the way and give the actual project address. A request to remove the whole tree is outside this service. If a tree has already been taken down, the remaining stump belongs to the separate stump-grinding offer, not a promise of tree removal.
Address utility and permit questions first
Trees near power lines need the utility’s attention. The city-specific notes identify relevant utility and permit context without claiming that Gone Stumpin is an arborist, removes protected trees or handles every approval. Describe the property and proposed branch work clearly. A written estimate for trimming does not replace any permission or utility step that applies to the actual job.
Decide what happens to the trimmings
Explain the cleanup you want when requesting the estimate. Trimmings may remain on site or be hauled for a fee where that is part of the agreed job, subject to local rules for business-generated debris. Do not rely on a residential curbside allowance as automatic approval for contractor material. The work and cleanup should be clear before the scheduled job starts.
Tree Trimming & Pruning questions
What about branches near power lines?
Contact the utility first. In Tampa that is TECO Line Clearance at (813) 228-1010. In Pinellas, Duke Energy takes trimming requests near its lines.
Do you remove whole trees?
No. Gone Stumpin trims and prunes but does not remove standing trees. Once a tree is down, we can grind the stump.
What happens to the branches?
Leave them on site or choose haul-away for a fee.
How is trimming priced?
The owner sees the trees in person and writes the estimate before work starts. The number holds unless the scope of the job changes.
Can trimming include taking down the whole tree?
No. Gone Stumpin does not remove standing trees. The service covers branches and overgrowth that need attention within the trimming and pruning offer. If a tree needs removal, that is handled before stump grinding is considered. Describe the work you want instead of using tree service as a general label, so the owner can tell you whether the request fits.
What should I mention about a tree beside power lines?
Say that power lines are nearby and contact the utility before treating it as an ordinary branch job. The local notes provide the relevant utility contacts where sourced. Do not assume that a trimming estimate includes utility-line work or permission to work near those lines. Give the actual address and describe the situation; the owner can review the proposed work within the service boundaries.
Does every pruning job need the same city permission?
No. Requirements differ by jurisdiction and the tree involved. The city notes on this page identify relevant examples, while the property address determines which authority applies. Gone Stumpin does not claim to be an arborist or to obtain every permit for the customer. Check the applicable requirement for the actual branch work rather than treating a rule from another town as universal.
Is cleanup included just because I asked for trimming?
Describe the cleanup you want as part of the estimate request. Leaving material and paid haul-away are different choices, and rules for debris created by hired businesses still apply. The written scope should explain what happens after the branch work, rather than leave a pile’s destination assumed. If you add another area or change the cleanup request, discuss it as a scope change.
How do I request a useful trimming estimate?
Give the project address, describe the branches or overgrowth and explain what you want the property ready for. Mention access constraints, nearby lines and the cleanup you want considered. The owner looks at the actual job and writes the estimate before work. The job receives a scheduled arrival time, the owner is on site and the quoted number holds unless the scope changes.
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