Jacob Gilliam Tree Care

Stumps are at best an eyesore, and at worst a petri dish for fungus that can spread to other trees. Stump grinders are dangerous machines and operators need to be properly trained and wear the proper personal protective equipment.

Tree removal is perhaps the cornerstone of any tree service. We will remove your tree SAFELY and affordably, while taking great care to respect your home and landscaping. Our team is lead by an ISA Certified Arborist that has passed tests proving competence in all aspects of removal.

Proper trimming is paramount to making sure your trees live a long healthy life. It only takes 1 bad cut to for a tree to enter a state of decline. Jacob will hear your trimming objectives and make sure that we can achieve them in a manner that doesn't risk the tree's health.

Trees don't always grow the way they're supposed to. Tree failures are usually a result of obvious defects being overlooked. ISA Certified Arborists are tested on the Best Management Practices of installing supplemental cables and bracing. This is a very affordable way to keep your trees safe.

Unsure if a tree is sick? Why it is sick? Are you concerned about your tree's structural integrity? These are questions that we can discuss during a consultation. This is your chance to ask your question to an ISA Certified Arborist.

Florida Statute 163.045 requires documentation from an ISA Certified Arborist for certain tree removals. Call me to schedule a visit if you think your tree may be dangerous to people or property. We can schedule a visit for a risk assessment.

Trees within the limits of certain municipalities will require permitting if they are not covered by Florida Statute 163.045. Jacob Gilliam Tree Care will take care of that permitting process if you request.

Trees don't die from one thing. It takes a trained eye and someone who is dedicated to continuing education to diagnose a tree's decline. Make sure you have an ISA Certified Arborist on site for an in-person diagnosis.

Root health is paramount to a healthy tree. When roots are abused by construction, compaction, water saturation, or competition, your tree will begin its slow decline. Often just a single rogue root can girdle a tree just under the soil and cause trauma.

One of the newest additions to the many certifications and qualifications that the International Society of Arboriculture offers is the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification, or TRAQ. Call us for either a brief or thorough inspection of your tree to determine its risk to you or your home.

Jacob Gilliam Tree Care is able to help with emergency storm cleanup.

Jacob Gilliam Tree Care is recognized by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection as a Professional Mangrove Trimmer.