Tree Removal & Tree Service in Pace, FL

Trees and lots in Pace

Pace is one of the fastest-growing communities in Santa Rosa County, stretching along Highway 90 and north toward Woodbine Road and beyond. A lot of Pace was pine forest not long ago, and it shows: many subdivisions were carved out of stands of slash and loblolly pine, with laurel oaks, water oaks, turkey oaks and sweetgums filling in. Older parts of Pace near the bay and along the Highway 90 corridor have more mature hardwoods, while the newer neighborhoods to the north often have tall, thin pines left standing between homes.

Common tree issues in Pace

• Pines left standing during construction. Pines that grew up in a dense stand often have small crowns and shallow, damaged roots after their neighbors are cleared and the lot is graded. Exposed to wind for the first time, they're more likely to snap or uproot in storms. If you have a tall, skinny pine within striking distance of the house, it's worth an assessment.
• Lightning-struck and beetle-killed pines. Pace sees frequent summer thunderstorms. A pine with a long spiral scar down the trunk, or one where the needles fade from green to yellow to red, is usually a removal, and it should happen before the wood becomes brittle.
• Water oaks and laurel oaks in decline. Fast-growing oaks planted for quick shade in the 1980s and 90s are now reaching the age when decay becomes common.
• Bigger lots and acreage. Many Pace properties have room for a shop, pasture or garden that's been lost to brush and saplings. Land clearing and forestry mulching are common requests.

Rules to know

Most of Pace is unincorporated Santa Rosa County, so county land development rules apply rather than city ordinances. Many subdivisions have HOA covenants that address tree removal and replanting, so check yours before removing healthy trees. Gopher tortoises are common in sandy upland areas of Santa Rosa County and are a protected species, so if you're clearing land and see burrows, a survey and FWC permit may be needed before work begins.

Tree services in Pace

• Tree removal for dead, leaning, decayed or unwanted trees, including sectional removals over homes, fences and pools.
• Tree trimming and pruning for roof clearance, deadwood removal and storm-resistant structure.
• Stump grinding below grade, with cleanup of the grindings.
• Emergency storm tree removal when a tree lands on a house, car, fence or driveway.
• Land and lot clearing for building sites, fence lines and overgrown yards.
• Hurricane prep and tree assessment before storm season.

Getting a free estimate in Pace

Call (850) 753-9465 or send the short form with your address and a quick description of the job. Our crew lead will look at the tree, the access and what's underneath it and give you a written price that spells out removal, stump grinding and cleanup separately. Not sure what things cost? Our tree removal cost guide explains the factors that drive pricing across the Pensacola area. You can also see every community we cover on the service area page.