Palm Beach Tree

ISA-Certified Arborists Since 1992

Tree removal in Delray Beach, FL

Palm Beach Arbor has been removing trees across Delray Beach since 1992. We handle the City permit, the HOA paperwork, and the safe removal. Licensed and insured.

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120+

Google Reviews

30+

Years in Palm Beach

ISA

Trained Arborists

HOA

Permit Support

Why tree removal in Delray Beach is different

Delray Beach has stricter tree removal rules than most cities in Palm Beach County. The City requires a Tree Removal permit for any tree 4 inches or greater in diameter at breast height. That applies to single-family homeowners too. Historic district properties in Del-Ida Park, Nassau Park, and the Marina District must also submit a professional tree survey.

We know the Delray Beach Land Development Regulations. We handle the permit application, the tree survey for historic district properties, and the full process on your behalf. You don’t have to navigate the City on your own.

Why North Palm Beach homeowners choose Palm Beach Arbor

Every job. The Village of North Palm Beach ordinance requires it for permitted work.

Licensed and insured

Fully licensed and insured in Florida. You're protected throughout.

Waterfront expertise

We assess stump proximity to seawalls, canal banks, and dock structures before grinding. The waterfront infrastructure stays intact.

30+ years local

We've been trimming trees in Palm Beach County since 1992. We know North Palm Beach well.

Florida Forestry Award

Recognized by Florida's own forestry professionals. Not self-proclaimed.

120+ Google reviews

Real homeowners across Palm Beach County. That's a track record, not a claim.

120+ Google reviews

Real homeowners across Palm Beach County. That's a track record, not a claim.

120+ Google reviews

Real homeowners across Palm Beach County. That's a track record, not a claim.

Why Delray Beach homeowners choose Palm Beach Arbor

ISA-trained arborists

International Society of Arboriculture certified. The gold standard in tree care worldwide.

Licensed and insured

If anything goes wrong on your property, you're protected. Many crews in Delray can't say that.

Delray permit expertise

Delray Beach requires a Tree Removal permit for trees 4 inches DBH or greater. Historic districts need a professional tree survey. We handle it all.

30+ years local

We've been trimming trees in Palm Beach County since 1992. We know North Palm Beach well.

Florida Forestry Award

Recognized by Florida's own forestry professionals. Not self-proclaimed.

120+ Google reviews

Real homeowners across Palm Beach County. That's a track record, not a claim.

Our tree removal process

1
Honest assessment first
We inspect the tree and give you a clear recommendation. If trimming can solve the problem, we say so. When removal is the right call, we explain why and walk you through the permit process and expected timeline.
2
Permit application and safe removal
We submit the Delray Beach Tree Removal permit application on your behalf. Aerial bucket trucks for standard removals. Crane-assisted sectioning for large trees near structures or in tight historic lots. Proper rigging at every stage.
3
Full cleanup and stump option
Everything goes. Limbs, trunk sections, all debris. Your yard is left clean. We offer stump grinding as an add-on. In Delray Beach's HOA communities, visible stumps can violate community covenants.

Recent job in Delray Beach

Historic district removal, Del-Ida Park

A homeowner in Del-Ida Park needed a large live oak removed. The tree had a significant lean toward the house and crown dieback across the top third of the canopy. Del-Ida Park is a Delray Beach historic district, requiring a professional tree survey as part of the permit application. Our ISA-trained arborist prepared the survey and submitted the application. Once approved, we removed the tree in the tight historic lot using controlled sectioning, protected the adjacent historic structure throughout, and left the property clean.

When should you tree removal trees in Delray Beach?

BEST WINDOW

Before hurricane season. And before the post-storm rush that books every crew in South Florida for weeks.

AVOID

After a storm. Every crew is fully booked. Delray Beach permits also take time. Plan ahead.

What Delray Beach homeowners say

Honest answers, protection, and peace of mind in one place.

★★★★★
"A ficus stump 8 feet from our seawall in Harbor Isles had been pushing lateral roots toward the seawall cap for years. Palm Beach Arbor assessed it properly, ground it below grade while protecting the seawall, and the root movement stopped."
CB

Carol B.

Harbor Isles, North Palm Beach
★★★★★
"Three stumps left after a removal project in Seminole Landing. Palm Beach Arbor ground all three the same week, provided the documentation our HOA needed for our violation closure, and cleaned up perfectly."
MS

Mark S.

Seminole Landing, North Palm Beach
★★★★★
"A ficus stump near our canal bank in Captain's Key had been pushing roots under the bank edge. Palm Beach Arbor ground it correctly, addressed the lateral roots, and the bank is stable. Very knowledgeable and professional."
LF

Linda F.

Captain's Key, North Palm Beach

When should you stump grinding trees in Wellington?

BEST WINDOW

February, March, April. Before hurricane season. Trees recover before summer heat arrives.

AVOID

June through November. Active hurricane season and every crew in South Florida is fully booked.

Areas We Serve Across Palm Beach County

North Palm Beach Palm Beach Gardens Jupiter West Palm Beach Lake Worth Boca Raton Delray Beach Boynton Beach Old Port Village Harbor Isles Seminole Landing Hidden Key Captain's Key Mariner's Key Nativa Prosperity Harbor

Frequently asked questions

Answered by our ISA-certified experts.

Yes, in most cases. Delray Beach requires a Tree Removal permit for any tree 4 inches or greater in diameter at breast height. Residents in historic districts must also submit a professional tree survey. Invasive species are typically exempt. We handle the full application on your behalf.

Standard residential applications typically process within a few business days to two weeks. Historic district applications take longer due to the survey requirement. We submit on your behalf and follow up with the City to keep things moving.

Yes. Waterfront removals are part of our regular work in Delray Beach. We assess access routes, root conditions near seawalls, and equipment positioning before every waterfront job.

Yes. Call (561) 467-4888 any time. For genuinely hazardous trees, Florida Statute 163.045 allows removal without a City permit when the hazard is properly documented by a licensed arborist. We handle that documentation.

It depends on tree size, species, access, and whether permit fees apply. Historic district lots with limited access typically cost more. We give you a full itemized quote including estimated permit costs. Free assessment. No surprises.

Winner of the best tree service in Delray Beach, Florida - 2026

Recognized with a 2026 Quality Business Award for top-rated tree services and customer satisfaction in Delray Beach.

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We come out, assess the tree, advise on the permit process, and give you a fair itemized quote.

Free assessment. No pressure. Licensed and insured.