Storm damage isn’t always immediate
Lee County’s UF/IFAS extension office has documented trees failing years after Hurricane Ian. A tree that looks “off” since a storm deserves a second look.
Warning signs
Fort Myers & Lee County, Florida
Tree removal & tree service in Fort Myers
Leaning oak over the roof? Palms dropping fronds on the pool? A stump you keep mowing around? Send one request with a photo, and we’ll connect you with an independent local tree pro for a free estimate.
- One request, no calling around
- Urgent jobs flagged first
- Free · no obligation
Sabal & Oak is a local request service. Estimates and tree work are handled by independent Fort Myers-area tree professionals. How it works
Request a free estimate
Free, no obligation to hire. About 1 minute.
Tree on the house, car or pool cage? Send an urgent request and it’s flagged for priority follow-up.
Sound familiar?
The tree problems that keep Fort Myers homeowners up at night
You’re not the only one. These are the situations we hear about every week, and here’s how one request takes care of each.
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“There’s a huge oak over my roof, and I lie awake every storm.”
How we help
Send a photo and mark it urgent if it’s getting worse. Hazardous and emergency requests are flagged high priority so a local pro can assess it.
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“I called three tree companies. Nobody called me back.”
How we help
Tell us once, in about a minute. We review your request and connect you with a local provider suited to the job. No more voicemail tag.
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“It’s right next to the pool cage. What if they wreck it?”
How we help
Tell us what’s nearby. Tight jobs are taken down in sections and lowered by rope, and the provider plans around your pool, roof and fence.
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“After a storm, everyone’s booked for weeks.”
How we help
Get your request in early with photos. Trees on structures and blocked driveways are flagged urgent and handled first.
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“I have no idea what this should cost, or who to trust.”
How we help
The estimate is free, with no obligation. Our checklist covers what to ask: written estimate, proof of insurance, who handles permits.
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“I’m up north until December.”
How we help
Seasonal and out-of-state owners are welcome. Choose text or email, tell us who can open the gate, and approve the estimate from anywhere.
Tree services
Whatever the tree problem, start here
Tap a service to see what’s involved. One request can cover several of them.
The difference
Stop chasing tree companies. Send one request.
Doing it the hard way
- Call company after company and leave voicemails
- Explain the job again on every call
- Hope someone realizes it’s urgent
- Figure out permits, insurance and what to ask on your own
- Feel pressured to say yes on the spot
With Sabal & Oak
- One request in about a minute, right from your phone
- Photos and a short note explain it once
- Emergency and hazard requests are flagged high priority
- A plain-English checklist before you hire anyone
- Free to request, with no obligation to hire
Simple, free, no obligation
How it works — about a minute of your time
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Snap a photo, tell us what you need
Pick the service, add the address and a sentence. Photos straight from your phone help most.
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We review it
We check the details and flag anything urgent. Then we note what the job needs: size, access, stumps, debris.
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We connect you with a local pro
An independent Fort Myers-area tree-service provider suited to the job and your neighborhood.
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You get your estimate
The provider contacts you directly and gives you an estimate. You decide whether to hire them.
Local knowledge
Tree care in the City of Palms is its own thing
Hurricanes, sandy soil, salt air and a patchwork of local rules shape what a tree job in Lee County involves.
Palms shouldn’t be over-trimmed
UF/IFAS guidance: remove only brown or hanging fronds. The tight “hurricane cut” leaves palms more likely to snap in high winds.
Palm service The rules depend on your address
The City of Fort Myers, unincorporated Lee County and the Village of Estero each regulate tree removal differently, and HOAs add their own rules.
Permit FAQService areas
Serving Fort Myers and mainland Lee County
From the McGregor corridor to Lehigh Acres lots, pick your area to see local rules and the jobs we hear about most.
Property managers & pros
Managing rentals, an HOA or seasonal homes?
One request for one property or twenty: one-off jobs, recurring palm trimming, or a storm-response contact before hurricane season.
Professional request
Free, no obligation. Rentals and second homes welcome.
Who actually does the tree work?
Independent, local tree-service providers. Sabal & Oak is a request and coordination service. We don’t send our own crews. We review your request and connect you with an appropriate provider, and that provider handles the estimate, the work, the equipment, any permits and their own licensing and insurance.
Do I have to hire anyone if I submit a request?
No. Sending a request is free and there’s no obligation. Look over the estimate you receive and decide for yourself.
How much will it cost?
Tree work varies a lot: size, species, condition, access, what the tree is near (house, pool cage, fence, power lines), equipment, debris haul-away, stumps and any permits all matter. That’s why we don’t post fixed prices. A free estimate from the provider is the only reliable number.
Can I send photos?
Yes, and you should. You can attach up to 6 photos straight from your phone’s camera or library. A photo of the whole tree from a distance, plus close-ups of damage or the base, usually leads to a more accurate first estimate.
Can a tree near my house, pool enclosure, fence or driveway be removed?
Usually, yes. Close-quarters removals are routine in Fort Myers: the tree is taken down in sections and lowered with ropes rather than dropped. Tell us what it’s near and include a photo so the right equipment is planned.
Do I need to know whether a permit is required?
No — you don’t need to figure it out before you request an estimate. Rules differ between the City of Fort Myers, unincorporated Lee County and the Village of Estero, and HOAs may have their own. The provider handling the job should tell you what applies before work starts.
Ready to get your tree problem handled?
Send one request with a couple of photos. It’s free, there’s no obligation, and a local provider will contact you about the estimate.