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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The University area's mix of student rentals, apartment complexes, and mature oaks near USF means tree risk sits close to heavy foot traffic and parking. We assess with that in mind.
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Why University
Local tree care for University.
Serving University, Florida through our Tampa crew, with the same expert arborists, the same standards, and the same around the clock availability.
Around USF, rental turnover means tree issues often go unreported for years, so a first assessment here frequently uncovers deferred structural problems.
What we do
Tree care in University, made easy.
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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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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WindReady™ Storm Prep
Strategic pruning, cabling, and bracing to reduce storm damage risks before severe weather hits.
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Safety & Risk Assessments
Identifying potential hazards before they become problems. Tree stability, structural integrity, and surrounding risks evaluated on-site.
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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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Multi-Location Management
Simplify tree care across multiple properties with a single, trusted provider. Consistent maintenance and emergency response.
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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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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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Fortune-500 Grounds
Corporate campuses, hospital systems, and headquarters landscapes. Quarterly walks, annual risk reports, COIs on file.
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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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Property Tree Inventory
A geotagged inventory of every tree on the property: species, age, condition, and recommended work, refreshed annually.
Learn more →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 Bangs●3 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 Mason●3 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 Hunt●1 month ago
Local expertise
Why an Expert Arborist Matters in University
The unincorporated community that surrounds USF is defined as much by its housing turnover as by its trees. Rental properties and apartment complexes change hands often, and tree maintenance is one of the first things that gets skipped between tenants or property managers. That means a mature live oak or drake elm here can carry years of deferred pruning, deadwood, or an unnoticed disease before anyone calls for an assessment.
An expert arborist treats that history as part of the job. Rather than assuming a tree’s condition matches its age, we walk every University area property looking for the signs of neglect specifically, cracked limb unions, deadwood buildup, early decay at the trunk base, and give a plan that catches up on what was missed. Every assessment follows ANSI A300 standards and TRAQ methodology, with full general liability and workers’ compensation coverage on the crew.
University’s Tree Challenges
The species mix around USF, mostly live oak, sabal palm, and ornamental crape myrtle, faces the same regional pest pressure as the rest of Hillsborough County, but with less consistent oversight. Ganoderma butt rot can advance further before detection here simply because fewer property owners are watching for it year over year. Lethal bronzing moves through palms on apartment and commercial landscaping just as easily as it does on single family lots.
Hurricane season compounds the risk in a community with this much rental turnover, since sandy soil gives every tree a shallow anchor regardless of who owns the property, and a windthrown limb near a busy corridor or parking lot creates real liability. We recommend University area property owners and managers get ahead of storm season with a real assessment rather than waiting for a tenant complaint to prompt one.
Service area
Our Tampa service area.
University is in the Tampa service area. Calls route through national intake until local coverage is verified.
Areas we cover
Click an area to learn more about our work there.
University 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 the University area near USF?
Yes. The Certified Arborist Tree Service works throughout the University community, including properties near USF. Call for a free on-site estimate.
Why do properties near USF often need more urgent tree work?
High rental turnover in the University area means tree maintenance frequently gets deferred between tenants, so issues like deadwood buildup or early decay often go unaddressed longer than on owner occupied properties.
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 the University area?
Ganoderma butt rot in older oaks, lethal bronzing in palms, and hurricane windthrow are the recurring issues we see across the University corridor's mix of rentals and apartment landscaping. 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.
