What We Do
Tree Removal
Some trees need removal due to age, poor location, decay, or root issues. We’ll assess your tree and explain the removal process, including safety steps and crane needs if required.
Tree Trimming
Palm Tree Trimming
Stump Grinding
Emergency, Storm Damage Work
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Tree Removal
Some trees come down because they're dead, some because they're in the wrong spot, and some because decay has gotten into the trunk or the root plate has started to shift. We'll walk you through which one you've got and what the removal actually involves, including drop zones, rigging if the tree is close to a structure, and whether the job calls for a crane.
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Tree Trimming
Pruning that follows ANSI A300 standards does more than shape a canopy. Done right, it reduces wind load ahead of hurricane season, corrects codominant stems and included bark before they split, and keeps a tree healthy instead of just tidy. A crown reduction is not the same thing as topping a tree, and topping is one of the fastest ways to shorten a tree's life while making it structurally weaker.
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Palm Tree Trimming
Palms aren't trees in how they grow or how they should be pruned, and treating them like one is how you end up with hurricane cuts, over-pruned palms that stall out, and fronds that drop in high wind. Sabal palms, the state tree, get handled differently than a queen or a coconut palm.
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Stump Grinding
Once a tree is down, the stump is still root, still in your soil, and still capable of sending up suckers for years. Grinding it out clears the space for good.
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Emergency and Storm Damage Work
A downed limb on a roof, a leaning tree after heavy wind, a tree blocking a driveway. We assess what's actually urgent and what can wait, and we won't tell you a tree has to come down tonight if it doesn't.
We also handle land clearing in the east Manatee corridor, crane-assisted removal for tight or high-risk sites, tree health and disease treatment for decline and decay issues, and hedge and shrub trimming.
Where We Work
Stillman’s is based at 2509 9th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205, and we serve 28 communities within about 15 miles of the yard, across Manatee County and north Sarasota County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree on my property in Bradenton?
It depends on the tree and the jurisdiction. Live oaks and other protected species often require local approval before removal. If a tree on residential property poses an unacceptable risk, Florida Statute 163.045 can remove the permit requirement, but it has to be documented by an ISA Certified Arborist or a Florida licensed landscape architect using accepted tree risk assessment standards. We can assess the tree and sign that documentation if it applies, and the visit is free.
How much does tree removal cost in Bradenton?
It varies with the tree’s size, condition, location on the property, and whether crane access or rigging is needed. Most removals in this area run in the $150 to $2,500 range, but the only accurate number is the one we give you after seeing the tree, which costs nothing.
What's the difference between tree trimming and tree topping?
Trimming, done as a crown reduction under ANSI A300 standards, removes specific limbs to reduce weight and wind load while keeping the tree’s structure intact. Topping cuts back the main branches indiscriminately, which forces weak regrowth, opens the tree to decay, and shortens its life. We don’t top trees.
Do you handle emergency tree removal after a storm?
Yes. We handle downed limbs, leaning trees, and storm-damaged trees blocking driveways or resting on structures. Call and describe what you’re looking at so we can tell you what needs attention first.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. We carry General Liability and Workers Compensation coverage and will send a certificate on request. We also have an ISA Certified Arborist on staff.
Getting an Estimate
Call 941-803-1309 and we’ll set a time to come look at the tree. The estimate costs nothing, whether the answer is a full removal, a prune, or leaving it alone. If you’re calling about storm damage, tell us that up front so we can talk through what needs attention first.