Serving University Area · Hillsborough County
Your tree crew in University Area
Neighborhoods near USF with aging laurel oaks that need honest advice. Removal, trimming, stumps and storm cleanup — handled by the same licensed & insured H&M crew, with free estimates and honest advice.
Tree care in University Area, the local version
The neighborhoods around USF (33612, 33613) are older housing stock under aging laurel oaks — fast-growing trees planted decades ago that are now oversized, storm-brittle and often neglected. A lot of our University-area calls are honest hazard assessments: which trees genuinely need to come down before they choose their own moment.
We work for homeowners and for the area's many landlords and property managers alike — written scopes, documented before-and-after, and pricing that respects tight margins.
Permits in Hillsborough County
The University area is unincorporated Hillsborough County — county rules govern protected-tree removals. We confirm what applies before any work starts.
Trees we work on most in University Area
What we do in University Area
- 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.
University Area questions, answered
Is there an affordable tree service near USF?
H&M Tree Service covers the whole University area with free written estimates and honest scopes — including 'this tree is fine, save your money' when that's the truth. Bundling several trees or several properties into one visit lowers the per-tree price. Call (813) 751-5732.
I manage rental properties near USF — can you handle tree work across several of them?
Yes, and it's cheaper that way: one mobilization across multiple University-area properties shares the equipment and hauling cost. We provide per-property written scopes, photos of completed work and certificates of insurance for your files — the paper trail property management needs.
The laurel oak over my house looks fine but it's huge — should I worry?
'Huge laurel oak' is the most common pre-storm-damage phrase in this area — they grow fast, age fast and hide decay well. Fine today isn't fine in a 70-mph gust. A free H&M assessment tells you whether weight reduction, deadwooding or removal is the right move — before the storm decides.
More answers on the full FAQ page.
Why University Area homeowners call H&M
- We're local — based in Lutz, our trucks are in and around University Area 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 University Area
No pressure, no obligation — we look, we quote, you decide.
Licensed & Insured · Certified Arborist on staff · 24/7 storm response