Tree Removal
We take down dead and leaning trees of any size, with our crane when a tree hangs over the house. The brush gets chipped and the wood hauled off before we rake the yard.
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Inverness, the Citrus County seat, sits on dry sand ridges along the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes. Live oaks here spread over lake house roofs and pool cages. Pines can look fine after a hurricane and then decline, UF/IFAS research shows. Big trees near a house call for tree service in Inverness that brings a crane and a tracked lift.
A Sharper Image Tree Services is based in Tampa with a second shop in Homosassa. We come over from our Homosassa shop, about 20 miles east on Homosassa Trail and State Road 44. In Inverness we handle tree removal, tree trimming, palm trimming, stump grinding, storm cleanup and land clearing. Call or text (352) 322-9876 for a free estimate.
Tell us about the tree, the lot or the structure and where it is. We look at the job and put the estimate in writing.
More than half the land in the city is Candler or Lake sand, deep soil that drains fast. Federal soil surveys list turkey oak, bluejack oak, sand live oak and longleaf pine as native trees on it. Sand pine grows on the Candler sand too. The city's 290-acre Whispering Pines Park sits among pines and hardwoods.
Trees around town differ a lot in the wind. UF/IFAS hurricane studies rank live oak, sand live oak, turkey oak and southern magnolia among the most wind-resistant trees. Laurel oak and sand pine rank near the bottom. In one UF/IFAS study after Hurricane Ivan, 56 percent of the standing sand pines died within three months.
Most homes in the city were built between 1970 and 1999, and the median year is 1987, per the Census. A laurel oak planted with a 1987 house is close to 40 years old now. UF/IFAS notes that laurel oaks start to decay as they near 40. Dead limbs, cracks, cavities and mushrooms at the base are the signs to look for.
It depends on which side of the city line the tree stands. Inside city limits, the City Tree Preservation Ordinance applies, and the city's building official issues the permits. The ordinance reaches vacant land and any property that is going to be developed. It also covers yards on developed property, except single-family homes.
A shade tree on a city street needs a permit from the city council before anyone trims or removes it. A tree in dangerous shape may come down with the building official's verbal OK by phone. During a hurricane or another emergency, the building official may waive the requirements as needed.
Outside the city, in Citrus Hills, Hernando, Floral City and Inverness Highlands, Citrus County's code applies instead. It protects trees with a DBH, the trunk diameter 4.5 feet above the ground, of 4 inches or more. A residential lot with a home on it is exempt from the county's tree permit. Codes change, so confirm with the city or the county before cutting starts.
Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. This far inland, storms hit trees with wind and rain. During Hurricane Milton on October 9, 2024, the National Weather Service measured a 58 mph gust near Inverness. In August 2023, Idalia's gusts reached 60 to 70 mph across Citrus County, with 5.2 inches of rain near Inverness.
When a tree lands on a roof or lanai, we make the property safe first and finish the removal after. Our crane lifts sections over the house, and our tracked lift reaches limbs hung up in the canopy. We document the damage before we cut, and we have worked with homeowners insurance companies on storm jobs. Call or text (352) 322-9876 for emergency tree service, and we tell you when a crew can be there.
UF/IFAS notes that a tree stripped of its leaves in a hurricane is not always dead. The county landfill in Lecanto will not take logs or stumps over 4 feet across or 10 feet long. We cut the wood into sections and haul it away with the chipped brush.
New homes keep going up around town. The city authorized 42 new single-family homes in 2025, and unincorporated Citrus County authorized 2,029, per Census permit data. Wooded lots on these sands carry the native oaks and pines, with palmetto in the understory.
On a lot or acreage, land clearing means the trees come down and the stumps are ground or pulled. We cut the brush and underbrush, then haul the debris off or chip it. For a new build, site preparation adds rough leveling of the cleared ground so the builder can start. We work from your site plan on which trees stay.
Citrus County issues tree permits only when someone is going to build, and it offers no permit for clearing alone. We clear lots for your build once the permits are in place. Canopy road protection covers part of East Eden Drive near Inverness and East Orange Avenue in Floral City. Under FWC rules, clearing within 25 feet of a gopher tortoise burrow needs an FWC permit first.
Communities and areas we serve around Inverness: Downtown Inverness, Depot District, Lake Henderson, Gospel Island, the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes, Inverness Highlands North, Inverness Highlands South, Citrus Hills, Hernando, Floral City, Lecanto.
Inverness ZIP codes served: 34450, 34452, 34453.
We come over from our Homosassa shop, look at the job and put the free estimate in writing.
(352) 322-9876 We take down dead and leaning trees of any size, with our crane when a tree hangs over the house. The brush gets chipped and the wood hauled off before we rake the yard.
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We trim live oaks, pines, magnolias and crape myrtles over roofs and driveways. The brush is chipped and hauled off before we leave.
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We clear trees and brush from house lots and acreage between Tampa and Crystal River. You choose forestry mulching or brush removal, and we pull or grind the stumps.
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The brush cutter on our compact track loader turns brush, palmetto and small trees into mulch on the spot. The ground-up brush stays put as cover, and we work around the trees you choose to keep.
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We take down and haul off old fences, decks, sheds and concrete slabs. The site is cleaned up and rough-leveled when the structure is gone.
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We grind tree stumps below grade with our stump grinder, one old stump or a lot full of them. We rake the chips into the hole or haul them away.
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Storm damage tree removal off roofs, fences, cars and driveways, plus hurricane cleanup. Call or text and we tell you when a crew can be there.
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We cut the dead fronds and seed pods off sabal, queen, date and other palms around Tampa. The green fronds stay on, the way UF/IFAS says a palm should be trimmed.
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We take down dead and storm-snapped palms, whole or in sections. Over a roof or a pool, our crane can lift them clear, and we haul the wood away.
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We clear the lot and grub out the stumps and roots for a new house or barn. Then we rough-level the ground so your builder can start.
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Tree work for HOAs, apartment and condo communities, office parks, churches and schools. Scheduled trimming, palm trimming, removals and storm cleanup, with written estimates for boards and managers.
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I was impressed with the workers. They were respectful of my property. As for the cutting they did exactly what I wanted. The pricing was reasonable.
Very professional and responsive. Quoted fairly & competitively. Showed up on time and did a great job. Highly recommend and would work with again!
I had a tree that was rotten and needed to come down asap. A sharper image gave me an estimate and theirs was significantly less than competitors. Not only did they do the job quickly but they did an outstanding job. So grateful for this tree service. They helped me protect my home!
Sharper Image Tree Service provided a cost effective bid and stayed in close coordination through the completion of service. The trimming crew was very professional and worked quickly…I highly recommend them.
Tyler and his team did a wonderful job trimming our palm trees! Great communication from the first call to get a quote, to getting them cleaned, all in less than a week. They were very meticulous the with the cleanup afterwards. We highly recommend them and will definitely be using them again in the future! Thanks guys! The trees look great!!
A Sharper Image Tree Service did an excellent job for us. They trimmed and pruned a variety of trees including large live oaks, fishtail palms, areca palms, robellini palms, and crepe myrtles all with great success and many of which were not easy to get to on our property. Tyler and his crew arrived on time, were professional, and very careful not to damage the lawn or any of our property with their equipment.
A few of the questions we hear most around Inverness. If yours is not here, call or text and ask.
Send us a few details about the job and the town it is in, with photos if you have them. Call or text (352) 322-9876 or use the form, and we set up your free estimate.
Tell us about the tree, the lot or the structure and where it is. We look at the job and put the estimate in writing.