Updated October 2026
Forest Hills is inside the City of Tampa, so removing a tree 5 inches or more across needs a city permit unless it is a listed invasive, pruning needs a permit once a tree reaches 24 inches, and Grand Trees of 32 inches or more need public notice. Common jobs are removing declining laurel oaks and trimming big oaks over roofs.
Established streets under big oaks
Forest Hills' homes were built over several decades among oaks that are now large, and many lots carry more than one mature tree. Limbs reach across roofs, driveways and fences, and some older laurel oaks are reaching the end of their lifespan.
Our Tampa service office covers north Tampa every day, so booked work and storm calls are both close.
Older homes here often have oaks close to the house on more than one side. Crews take removals down in small, roped sections and protect drives and walks, and stump grinders small enough for side gates finish the job without damaging the yard.
What Forest Hills trees need
Live oaks are usually kept with crown thinning, deadwood removal and clearance over roofs. Laurel oaks that have started to hollow are better removed before a storm does it, ideally in planned, roped sections.
After removals, stumps are ground below grade so lawns can be restored or a longer-lived tree planted in a better spot.
City of Tampa rules in Forest Hills
Forest Hills is inside the City of Tampa. A permit is required to remove any tree 5 inches DBH or larger except listed invasive species, pruning needs a permit once a tree reaches 24 inches, and Grand Trees of 32 inches or more need public notice before removal. Street trees in the right-of-way need Parks Forestry permission. We file the permit before the crew is booked.
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Forest Hills tree questions
Yes, it is inside the city.
Usually, before a storm takes it down.
Trees in the right-of-way need Parks Forestry permission.
Yes, a longer-lived species in a better spot.
Our Tampa office covers north Tampa daily.
Yes, we bring compact grinders for tight yards.