Serving Lake Magdalene · Hillsborough County
Your tree crew in Lake Magdalene
Lakeside lots under some of North Tampa's oldest canopy. Removal, trimming, stumps and storm cleanup — handled by the same licensed & insured H&M crew, with free estimates and honest advice.
Tree care in Lake Magdalene, the local version
The Lake Magdalene area (33612, 33613, 33618 edges) carries some of North Tampa's oldest residential canopy — big live oaks and camphors planted when the neighborhoods were, now shading second and third owners. Our work here is heavy on preservation: thinning, deadwooding and weight reduction that keeps a 60-year-old oak an asset instead of a risk.
On the lakes themselves, cypress and water oaks at the shoreline call for soft-ground technique — tracked equipment, ground protection, and rigging that keeps the yard and the waterline intact.
Permits in Hillsborough County
Lake Magdalene is unincorporated Hillsborough County — larger protected trees need county sign-off before removal, and lakefront lots can carry extra considerations. We confirm both free.
Trees we work on most in Lake Magdalene
What we do in Lake Magdalene
- Tree RemovalDead, dangerous or in the way — taken down safely, hauled off completely.
- Tree Trimming & PruningHealthy cuts that protect your trees — and your roof — through storm season.
- Stump GrindingThat stump you mow around? Gone below grade, ready for grass or pavers.
- 24/7 Emergency & Storm ResponseTree on the house, road blocked, power line down — we answer day and night.
- Land ClearingLots, easements and overgrown acreage cleared for whatever comes next.
- Grapple Truck Debris HaulingOur grapple truck moves in one grab what a crew moves in an afternoon.
- Tree PlantingThe right Florida species in the right spot, planted to thrive.
- Residential & CommercialFrom single-family yards to HOA communities and commercial lots.
Lake Magdalene questions, answered
Who trims big old oaks in the Lake Magdalene area?
H&M Tree Service — arborist-guided pruning for exactly this canopy: deadwood out, interior thinned so wind passes through, weight off the long limbs over roofs. Based minutes north in Lutz, licensed & insured. Free estimates: (813) 751-5732.
My water oak by the lake is dropping big limbs — normal or dangerous?
Take it seriously. Water oaks age fast, and limb-shedding in a mature one is usually the start of structural decline, not a phase. Near a lake home or dock that's a real hazard. Our arborist assesses it free and tells you honestly whether pruning buys time or removal is the safe call.
Can equipment reach my lakefront backyard without ruining the lawn?
Almost always. We plan the route at the estimate: plywood ground protection over turf, tracked machines where ground is soft, and rigging or piece-out carries where machines shouldn't go at all. If conditions mean some turf marks are unavoidable, you hear it before we start — never after.
More answers on the full FAQ page.
Why Lake Magdalene homeowners call H&M
- We're local — based in Lutz, our trucks are in and around Lake Magdalene constantly, so estimates and jobs get scheduled fast.
- Free, no-pressure estimates with a straight answer — including when the cheaper fix (or no fix at all) is the right call.
- Licensed & insured, with a certified arborist on staff for the judgment calls.
- 24/7 storm response — when a hurricane comes through, you're calling a crew that already knows your neighborhood.
Nearby areas we also cover
Free estimate in Lake Magdalene
No pressure, no obligation — we look, we quote, you decide.
Licensed & Insured · Certified Arborist on staff · 24/7 storm response