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Storm Damage Tree Removal in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Storm Damage Tree Removal in Fort Lauderdale, FL: after a storm, the job is to sort trees into three groups: down and needing removal, damaged but savable with pruning, and standing but newly dangerous. Locally, hurricanes: Season runs June 1 to November 30; Wilma (2005) showed how ficus and dense, top-heavy trees fail.
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Tree problems in Fort Lauderdale, FL that call for storm damage cleanup

  1. 1

    Hurricanes

    Season runs June 1 to November 30; Wilma (2005) showed how ficus and dense, top-heavy trees fail.

  2. 2

    Shallow soil over limestone

    Limited rooting depth makes big trees easier to topple in saturated ground.

  3. 3

    Canal and waterfront lots

    Seawalls, docks and mangroves limit where trees can be dropped and equipment can go.

What storm damage tree removal covers

After a storm, the job is to sort trees into three groups: down and needing removal, damaged but savable with pruning, and standing but newly dangerous.

How storm damage tree removal works, step by step · part of tree removal

Describe the tree and what it's near, and you'll reach an independent provider serving Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Safety first in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Stay well away from any downed wire and anything touching it. Call 911 for injuries or lines down, then the utility.

What you can safely do

  • Stay inside during the storm and away from windows on the side facing large trees.
  • Afterward, look for hangers before walking under any tree.
  • Check whether your city is running a curbside debris program before paying to haul brush.
  • Keep all receipts. Tree work may count toward insurance or disaster-assistance claims.

Leave these to professionals

  • Don't run a chainsaw on wood that's bent, pinned or twisted. It can spring violently when cut.
  • Don't approach any tree near downed lines. Lines can be live even when the power is out.
  • Don't hire a company that wants full payment before starting.

Trees in Fort Lauderdale, FL that most often need storm damage cleanup

Ficus
Huge, fast-growing and shallow-rooted; uprooted widely in Wilma
Live oak and gumbo limbo
Among the more wind-resistant choices
Royal and coconut palms
Remove coconuts and dead fronds; keep green fronds

Tree rules and permits in Fort Lauderdale, FL

  • On a developed single-family lot with no redevelopment planned, a city permit is required to remove a dicot or conifer 8 inches or more in diameter at 4.5 feet above grade; the threshold drops to 3 inches when redevelopment is anticipated and on other property types.
  • Florida Statute 163.045 bars the city from requiring a permit, fee or mitigation on residential property when an ISA Certified Arborist or Florida licensed landscape architect documents that a tree poses an unacceptable risk.
  • Under Florida's Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Act, a homeowner may trim riparian mangroves up to 10 feet tall to no lower than 6 feet; mangroves 10 to 24 feet tall must be trimmed by a professional mangrove trimmer, and taller ones need a permit.

Sources (checked 2026-10-01)

Rules change and details depend on your exact property. Confirm with the city or county before work starts. This isn't legal advice.

What affects the price of storm damage cleanup in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The usual drivers are size, access, what's under the tree and cleanup; see the full list for storm damage cleanup.

In Fort Lauderdale, FL: Many canal homes can only be reached from the street, so trees in the backyard near the seawall are often taken down in sections and carried or craned over the house. Pools, screen enclosures and docks sit under the canopy. HOA and condo properties usually need association approval as well.

Storm Damage Tree Removal in Fort Lauderdale, FL: common questions

Do I need a permit for storm Damage Tree Removal in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

On a developed single-family lot with no redevelopment planned, a city permit is required to remove a dicot or conifer 8 inches or more in diameter at 4.5 feet above grade; the threshold drops to 3 inches when redevelopment is anticipated and on other property types. Florida Statute 163.045 bars the city from requiring a permit, fee or mitigation on residential property when an ISA Certified Arborist or Florida licensed landscape architect documents that a tree poses an unacceptable risk.

Which trees in Fort Lauderdale, FL most often need storm damage cleanup?

Ficus: huge, fast-growing and shallow-rooted; uprooted widely in Wilma Live oak and gumbo limbo: among the more wind-resistant choices Royal and coconut palms: remove coconuts and dead fronds; keep green fronds

Hurricanes: what does it mean for storm damage cleanup in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

Season runs June 1 to November 30; Wilma (2005) showed how ficus and dense, top-heavy trees fail.

Shallow soil over limestone: what does it mean for storm damage cleanup in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

Limited rooting depth makes big trees easier to topple in saturated ground.

Canal and waterfront lots: what does it mean for storm damage cleanup in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

Seawalls, docks and mangroves limit where trees can be dropped and equipment can go.

How do access and lot layout in Fort Lauderdale, FL affect storm damage cleanup?

Many canal homes can only be reached from the street, so trees in the backyard near the seawall are often taken down in sections and carried or craned over the house. Pools, screen enclosures and docks sit under the canopy. HOA and condo properties usually need association approval as well.

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