A 70 foot tree is a big job, and Florida’s Tree Masters gets asked about the price all the time. The 70 foot tree removal cost in our area usually lands in a wide range, and it depends on the tree. Some go higher. Some come in lower. Here is what moves the number, so you know what you are looking at before we pull into your driveway.
Every tree is different. Tree removal cost florida homeowners pay depends on size, location, access, and disposal. We can give you a range over the phone, but a real quote means we come out and look at it. That visit is free.
What a 70 foot tree means
Seventy feet is about the height of a seven-story building. In northeast Florida, that is a mature tree. Think live oak, laurel oak, water oak, or a tall slash or loblolly pine. These trees can weigh several tons, and the trunk alone can be thousands of pounds.
You can’t drop a tree like that in one piece in most yards. There are houses, fences, pools, and power lines in the way. So our crew takes it down in sections. A climber or a bucket truck works from the top, and pieces get rigged and lowered to the ground. It is slow, careful work, and that is where most of the cost comes from.
A 70 foot pine with a skinny trunk is a different job than a 70 foot oak with a trunk four feet across. The oak has wide limbs that spread over the yard, and the pine is mostly straight up. Tall oak tree removal takes more time and more rigging, so it costs more.
What drives the price up or down
These are the factors we look at on every quote.
- Species: live oaks and water oaks are heavy and wide. They take more time and more rigging than a pine.
- Trunk diameter: a thicker trunk means bigger cuts, heavier pieces, and more wear on saws and gear.
- Distance to structures: a tree in an open back lot is cheaper. A tree leaning over your roof is not.
- Power lines: if lines run through the branches, the job gets slower and riskier. Sometimes we need the utility company involved.
- Access: can our trucks get close, or is the tree behind a locked gate, a pool cage, or a narrow side yard?
- Tree condition: dead, rotten, or storm-damaged trees can be unpredictable. Oak rot hides inside the trunk, and a tree that looks fine can be hollow.
- Cleanup and haul-off: do you want the wood hauled away, chipped, or left for firewood?
Access changes the price
Our Bobcat skid steer moves heavy logs and brush across a yard and saves a lot of hand labor. But it only works if it fits. If we can get the machine to the tree, the job moves faster. If everything has to be carried by hand through a gate, it takes longer and costs more.
Sandy soil is another thing we watch. In Volusia and Flagler counties, the ground can be soft after heavy rain, and heavy equipment can sink or leave ruts. We plan around it and protect your lawn where we can.
Price ranges by situation
Large tree removal cost depends on the situation. We do not quote exact job prices without seeing the tree.
- Easy access, open yard, healthy pine: usually the lowest end of the range.
- Standard oak, moderate access, some structures nearby: usually the middle of the range.
- Large oak over a roof, near power lines, or in a tight spot: usually the high end, and sometimes more.
- Storm-damaged or leaning tree needing emergency work: often higher, because of the risk and the speed needed.
Your tree may land outside the usual range. A tree that needs a crane is one example, and we tell you up front if that is the case.
Why the cheapest quote can cost you more
Everyone wants a fair price. But with a tree this size, the cheap option can turn into an expensive problem. A guy with a pickup and a chainsaw may not carry insurance. If a limb hits your roof or his saw slips, you could be on the hook.
We are licensed and insured. Our crew includes certified arborists. We will show you our insurance documents on request. We also clean up, so when we leave, the yard looks like the tree was never there. That is part of the price, not an extra.
We do not top trees. Ever. Topping is when someone chops off the upper part of a tree and leaves ugly stubs. It stresses the tree and makes it weaker. If a tree needs to come down, we take it down right. If proper tree trimming can save it, we will tell you that too.
Stump grinding is usually separate
A 70 foot tree leaves a big stump, and most removal quotes do not include it unless you ask. Our Vermeer stump grinder can take it down below ground level, and then you can plant grass or build over the spot. Ask us to add stump grinding to the quote, and we will give you one price for both, so the stump grinding cost is no surprise.
Signs it is time to take the tree down
Not every tall tree has to come out. But some should not wait. Florida storm season runs June 1 to November 30, and a weak tree is a bigger risk during those months. Watch for these signs.
- Dead branches in the upper crown.
- Mushrooms or fungus growing at the base.
- Cracks or splits in the trunk.
- A new lean, especially after a storm.
- Roots lifting out of the ground.
- Large limbs hanging over your roof or driveway.
A cracked trunk can fall without warning. If a limb is over your roof, don’t wait. If a tree already came down on your house, car, or fence, call our 24/7 emergency line. Day or night, weekends and holidays.
We have seen plenty of trees fail after a storm that looked fine the week before. Water oaks are a common one. They grow fast, rot from the inside, and drop limbs in the first strong wind. We do a lot of tree removal volusia county wide, and many of those calls come from Volusia County homeowners with water oaks like these. We cover the rest of our service area too.
How to get an exact price
The easiest way is to call us. We will ask a few questions about the tree. Where is it? What kind is it? Is it near a house or lines? Photos help too. Then we come out and look at it in person.
On the visit, we check the tree, the ground, and the access, and we look for any problems that could change the plan. Then we give you a written quote. No pressure. No games. You decide.
We are based in Port Orange. Our crew serves Volusia, Flagler, Seminole, Orange, St. Johns, Duval, Clay, and Putnam counties. We are homegrown, and a lot of our work comes from your neighbors telling you to call us.
A 70 foot tree can cost a lot, and we would rather show you the real number than guess.
Ready for a free quote? Call Florida’s Tree Masters at 386-320-3169. We will come out, take a look, and give you a straight answer on your 70 foot tree.
