Tree Trimming in Lehigh Acres, FL

Timing it around hurricane season

Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30 (NHC). Scheduling trimming before June helps, because companies get booked up once storms are in the forecast. Ask the company to look for dead wood, cracked or hanging limbs, and branches over the roof.

Branches near power lines

Lehigh Acres is in LCEC's service area. LCEC says to contact them before any tree work near their lines, and that only qualified line clearance arborists can work within 10 feet of energized lines. LCEC handles vegetation around primary lines when safety or reliability is at risk. Homeowners are responsible for the service drop (the line from the pole to the house), and LCEC can schedule a time to turn it off while you have work done (LCEC tree safety). You can ask for a free site visit with LCEC's tree trimming request form.

Palms are trimmed differently

UF/IFAS warns that "hurricane pruning," which strips palms down to a few fronds, is common in Florida and harmful to palms. Their rule of thumb is to remove only fully brown fronds (UF/IFAS on pruning palms). If a company offers to strip your palms, ask why.

Questions worth asking a trimming company

• Will you thin, raise or reduce the canopy, and how much will you remove?
• Are any of the limbs near a power line, and who handles those?
• Is cleanup and hauling included?
• Do you carry liability insurance?

Lee County rules

Routine trimming of trees on a home lot is a different thing from clearing land. Lehigh Acres is unincorporated Lee County, and Lee County's Vegetation Removal Permit rules come from its Land Development Code and apply in unincorporated areas. For questions about a specific parcel, contact Lee County Environmental Sciences at 239-533-8585 or [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to trim trees in Lehigh Acres?

Many homeowners schedule it before hurricane season starts June 1, so storm-weak limbs are handled before the busy season.

Can a tree company trim near my power line?

Only qualified line clearance arborists can work within 10 feet of energized lines. Contact LCEC first. They handle primary lines when safety is at risk and can de-energize your service drop by appointment.

Should palms be cut back hard before a storm?

No. UF/IFAS calls hurricane pruning harmful and advises removing only fully brown fronds.

How much does trimming cost?

It depends on tree size, how much is removed, access, nearby lines and cleanup. The company gives you its own quote.

How the matching works

1. Tell us about the job on the short form or by calling (239) 268-6544.
2. We pass it along to an independent local company that covers your area.
3. The company contacts you, looks at the site if needed and gives you its own quote.
4. You decide. There is no obligation to hire.

Related pages

• Tree removal in Lehigh Acres
• Stump grinding in Lehigh Acres
• Palm tree trimming guide
• Tree trimming in Cape Coral

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