Dangerous trees · Fort Myers & Lee County
Worried a tree could come down? Get it looked at.
A dead pine over the driveway, a cracked oak limb over the bedroom, a tree with a new lean after the last storm — these are worth dealing with before they fail. Send a request and we’ll connect you with a local tree professional to assess it and give you an estimate.
- Dead, leaning, cracked or decaying trees
- Priority option if it’s getting worse
- Best handled before hurricane season (June 1 – Nov 30)
Tree Trimming Service is a local request service. Estimates and tree work are handled by independent Fort Myers-area tree professionals. How it works
Request a hazardous tree estimate
Free, no obligation to hire. About 1 minute.
Sound familiar?
Hazardous Tree Removal: the problems we hear most
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“It started leaning after the last storm.”
How we help
A new lean is a warning sign. Mark it urgent, and a pro can assess it before the next wind does.
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“I can’t tell if it’s actually dangerous.”
How we help
Ask for an assessment, not just a removal quote. Sometimes a prune or one limb is enough, and an ISA Certified Arborist can document it.
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“That big limb is right over the bedroom.”
How we help
Limbs over roofs are removed piece by piece with ropes. Add a photo from the yard so the right gear comes the first time.
Warning signs worth taking seriously
- A lean that is new or has gotten worse, especially with cracked or raised soil on the opposite side
- Deep vertical cracks in the trunk, or a split where two large stems meet
- Mushrooms or conks at the base, or soft, crumbling wood
- Large dead limbs (“widowmakers”) hanging over the roof, driveway or lanai
- Pine needles that turn yellow, then brown, in a short time — or fine sawdust around the trunk from beetles
- A palm with a shrinking, drooping or pencil-thin crown
- Roots cut or damaged by construction, pool work or a new driveway
Delayed damage after hurricanes
Trees don’t always fail during the storm. The UF/IFAS extension office in Lee County has reported slash pines and other trees declining or toppling long after Hurricane Ian. Their roots and wood were damaged in ways you couldn’t see at the time. Saltwater from surge also stressed trees near the river and canals.
If a tree came through a hurricane but has looked “off” since, it’s worth having someone look at it.
Assessment, documentation and permits
Tree rules depend on where the property is. Inside Fort Myers city limits, removing a tree generally requires a city permit. Unincorporated Lee County (areas like Iona, Whiskey Creek, Gateway, Buckingham, Lehigh Acres and North Fort Myers) and the Village of Estero each have their own rules. Under Florida Statute 163.045, a homeowner with written documentation from an ISA Certified Arborist or a Florida licensed landscape architect that a tree is a danger can’t be required to get a local permit to remove it. The provider handling your job should confirm what applies before work starts.
If you want formal documentation, ask for a provider with an ISA Certified Arborist who can do a tree risk assessment. Mention it in your request and we’ll pass it along.
Have a photo of the tree?
Send it with your request. It’s the fastest way to a realistic estimate.
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.
Where we take requests
Hazardous Tree Removal across Fort Myers, Naples & Lee County
Local context matters. Rules, property types and storm exposure all vary across the county. Pick your area for details.
- Tree service in South Fort Myers
- Tree service in McGregor Corridor
- Tree service in Whiskey Creek
- Tree service in Iona
- Tree service in Gateway
- Tree service in Buckingham
- Tree service in North Fort Myers
- Tree service in Lehigh Acres
- Tree service in Estero
- Tree service in Naples
We also accept requests from Fort Myers (city), San Carlos Park, Cypress Lake, Villas, Harlem Heights, Fort Myers Shores, Olga, Alva, Tice, Palmona Park and other Lee and Collier County communities. Not sure? Send your request and we’ll let you know.
Should a dangerous leaning tree be treated as urgent?
Yes, if the lean is new or increasing, the root plate is lifting, or it’s leaning toward the house, a play area or a driveway. Choose “Emergency / safety concern” on the form. If it has leaned the same way for years, “As soon as possible” is usually fine.
Can someone tell me whether the tree actually needs to come down?
Yes. Mention that you want an assessment, not just a removal quote. Sometimes a structural prune, cabling or removing one bad limb is enough. An ISA Certified Arborist can give you a formal risk assessment.
The dangerous tree is on my neighbor’s property. What can I do?
Talk with your neighbor first — they’re generally responsible for their tree. Photos help that conversation. A provider can still look at limbs over your side and explain the options, but work on a neighbor’s tree needs their permission.
Is it too late in the season to deal with it?
No — but earlier is better. Crews get busy as a storm approaches and are booked for weeks after one. Dealing with a hazardous tree before hurricane season starts on June 1 is ideal.
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.