Lake Magdalene's Expert Arborists

Lake Magdalene's dense, well established tree canopy is one of the leafiest in the metro, and that density is exactly why an expert eye matters before any limb comes down.

Why Lake Magdalene

Local tree care for Lake Magdalene.

Serving Lake Magdalene, Florida through our Tampa crew, with the same expert arborists, the same standards, and the same around the clock availability.

Lake Magdalene's thick canopy cover means neighboring trees often interact, so removing or heavily pruning one can change the wind exposure of the trees left standing.

What we do

Tree care in Lake Magdalene, made easy.

Tree Services

Tree Removal

Whether a tree is damaged, dead, or a safety hazard, our crews ensure safe and efficient removal with minimal disruption to your property.

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Tree Services

Tree Trimming & Pruning

Keep your trees safe, structured, and looking right. We remove dead or overgrown branches, improve clearance, and reduce storm risk.

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Tree Services

Emergency & Storm Damage

When storms cause tree damage, our emergency team responds quickly to remove hazards, clear debris, and restore safety.

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Tree Services

WindReady™ Storm Prep

Strategic pruning, cabling, and bracing to reduce storm damage risks before severe weather hits.

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Tree Services

Safety & Risk Assessments

Identifying potential hazards before they become problems. Tree stability, structural integrity, and surrounding risks evaluated on-site.

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Tree Services

Virtual Consulting & Estimates

Get expert arborist guidance without a site visit. Share photos or video of your trees and receive a written assessment and estimate within 24 hours.

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Commercial

Multi-Location Management

Simplify tree care across multiple properties with a single, trusted provider. Consistent maintenance and emergency response.

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Commercial

HOA & Property Management

One point of contact for the whole community: scheduled rounds, board-friendly reports, and uniform standards across every lot.

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Commercial

Municipal Tree Care

ROW maintenance, public works contracts, and storm response for city forestry teams. We handle permits and traffic plans.

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Commercial

Fortune-500 Grounds

Corporate campuses, hospital systems, and headquarters landscapes. Quarterly walks, annual risk reports, COIs on file.

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Commercial

Commercial Emergency Response

Under 2-hour dispatch to any property in our service area. Liability coverage and safety plans on file with your operations team.

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Commercial

Property Tree Inventory

A geotagged inventory of every tree on the property: species, age, condition, and recommended work, refreshed annually.

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What people are saying

Rated 4.9 stars across 140+ reviews.

Real reviews from real customers, straight from our Google Business Profile. Here's what people say once the crew has packed up and the yard is clean.

JB
★★★★★

March 11th, a brief but strong storm came through Goodlettsville and blew over two giant trees in my front yard; one which was being supported by a 3rd tree that was facing and threatening my house. It was an…

Julie Bangs3 days ago
JM
★★★★★

From the time I inquired w this company about removing a tree that was strongly impacted from the major strong 80 mph winds on March 3, 2023, they provided us w exceptional service in every way . They were…

Jeanne Mason3 weeks ago
GH
★★★★★

CATS crew was amazing across the board from Mike & Lisa & Joe to the crew that came to our house. The consultation was easy and informative and made me feel comfortable in choosing them. The price was less…

Guy Hunt1 month ago
Local expertise

Why an Expert Arborist Matters in Lake Magdalene

Lake Magdalene carries some of the thickest, most continuous tree canopy in the Tampa area, with live oaks and drake elms often growing close enough that their crowns overlap from one lot to the next. That density creates a real interdependence between trees that a lot by lot assessment can miss: removing or heavily reducing one large tree can suddenly expose its neighbors to wind loads they were never built to handle alone.

An expert arborist reads a Lake Magdalene property as part of a canopy system, not a single specimen. Before recommending any major removal, we consider what happens to the surrounding trees once that windbreak is gone, and we plan compensating pruning where needed. Every assessment follows ANSI A300 standards and TRAQ methodology, backed by full general liability and workers’ compensation coverage.

Lake Magdalene’s Tree Challenges

The dense oak and elm canopy that defines Lake Magdalene also creates ideal conditions for the region’s recurring fungal problems. Ganoderma butt rot spreads more easily where mature trees grow close together, and a compromised tree left untreated in a tightly wooded lot puts its neighbors at greater risk than an isolated specimen would. Lethal bronzing continues to work through the sabal and queen palms scattered among the hardwoods.

Hurricane season is where canopy density cuts both ways. A dense tree stand can buffer individual trees from full wind exposure, but once one large tree fails, the trees it was sheltering face a level of wind load they have never experienced. We assess Lake Magdalene properties with that chain reaction in mind, prioritizing the trees most likely to fail first and protecting the canopy around them before storm season arrives.

Service area

Our Tampa service area.

Lake Magdalene is in the Tampa service area. Calls route through national intake until local coverage is verified.

Lake Magdalene FAQ

Local questions, local answers.

Don't see your question? Call us. Every call is answered by a human arborist, day or night.

Do you serve Lake Magdalene, FL?
Yes. The Certified Arborist Tree Service works throughout Lake Magdalene's heavily wooded neighborhoods. Call for a free on-site estimate.
Can removing one tree make the trees around it less safe?
It can. In densely canopied areas like Lake Magdalene, neighboring trees often shelter each other from wind. Removing a large tree can suddenly expose the trees around it to more direct wind load, which is something we factor into every removal plan.
How fast can an arborist get to my property?
Most estimate visits happen within 24 hours, and storm emergencies get a crew on site the same day. We answer the phone around the clock, not a call center.
What tree problems are most common in Lake Magdalene?
Ganoderma butt rot in mature oaks, lethal bronzing in palms, and hurricane windthrow on sandy soil are the issues we see most. An arborist can tell you which apply to your specific trees.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. We carry full general liability and workers' compensation coverage on every crew member, and can email a current Certificate of Insurance before work begins.
Take back your trees today

One expert arborist. Every tree on your property.

Free estimate. Twenty-four-hour response. No contracts. No commitments.

Or call (844) 835-8733, answered 24/7 by a human.