Tree Removal in Lighthouse Point, FL

Tree Removal in Lighthouse Point works a little differently from most of its neighbors, because the city points residents to Broward County for tree permits. The city's Public Works page says tree removal or relocation falls under the Broward County Tree Preservation Program, run by the county's Environmental Engineering and Permitting Division at 1 N. University Drive in Plantation. For an application or inspection, the city lists the county at 954-519-1483, and tree abuse can be reported to the county's environmental complaint hotline at 954-519-1499.

Contractors take their own debris

Lighthouse Point also has a clear rule about who hauls the mess. Under City Code Section 74-33, construction contractors and landscape maintenance providers have to dispose of the debris their work creates. In practice, a tree company shouldn't leave a removal at your curb for city pickup. Our quotes include hauling every log, limb and load of chips off the property.

Built on canals

According to its history, the vast majority of Lighthouse Point is built on canals dug in the 1950s and 1960s, which created a very large amount of waterfront housing. The city was first settled as Hillsboro Isles around 1947 to 1951, became a town in 1956 and a city in 1957, and is named for the Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse just across the Intracoastal in Hillsboro Beach. Through the inlet, Bimini is about 40 miles away, which explains how many backyards here have a boat at the dock.

A canal lot changes how a tree comes down. Seawalls, docks, boat lifts, pool decks and the boat itself are all in the drop zone. Trees beside seawalls also tend to lean out over the water for light, and their roots can press on the cap or the wall. Every piece is cut small and lowered by rope toward the yard, never toward the canal.

Stable, established neighborhoods

The city has been about the same size since 1980, when it peaked at 11,488 residents; it had 10,486 in 2020 in about 5,000 households on 2.3 square miles of land. Many homes are original, with trees planted when the canals were dug. Those trees are now 60 or more years old and among the largest on the street.

What we do most in Lighthouse Point

• Removing trees leaning over seawalls and docks
• Taking down palms and shade trees beside pools on small waterfront lots
• Removing trees whose roots are pressing on seawall caps or patios
• Storm-prep removals of dead or cracked trees before hurricane season
• Stump grinding and full haul-away

Roots, seawalls and patios

Trees planted near a seawall in the 1960s have had decades to push roots under the cap, the deck and the patio. Removing the tree stops the pressure from getting worse, but the stump and major roots near the wall need careful handling. Ripping a root out can disturb the soil behind the seawall. We grind the stump in place and cut roots back cleanly, leaving any repairs to the wall itself for a marine contractor. If the seawall is already cracked or leaning, tell us; we'll plan the work around it.

The city sits at about 7 feet above sea level, so storm surge and heavy rain both reach many lots. Call (954) 314-3415 or send the form for a free written estimate. Get a free estimate