Nigel Konz — Southern Standard Tree Service, Chuluota FL

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Our name is a promise

The Southern Standard

Every homeowner has a contractor horror story. Here’s what working with us looks like instead.

We show up when we say we will. For the quote and the job. Running late? You hear from us first.

No work you don’t need. Sometimes the right answer is “keep that tree” — and we’ll tell you when it is.

Proof of insurance before we start. Liability and workers’ comp certificates, sent without you asking.

Your yard cleaner than we found it. Every limb and chip hauled — or dropped for you, free.

Not sure it needs to come down?

5 signs your tree may need removal

  • !A new lean. A trunk that recently shifted, or lifted soil at the base, can mean root failure.
  • !Widow-makers overhead. Large dead branches — crews call them “widow-makers” because they drop without warning and cause fatal accidents every year.
  • !Mushrooms at the base. Fungal growth on the trunk or roots often signals internal decay.
  • !Half the canopy is dead. Past 50% crown loss, recovery is unlikely and risk climbs each season.
  • !Cracks or cavities in the trunk. Structural defects right where the tree can least afford them.

Two things most tree companies won’t do

Permits handled. Chips free.

We handle the tree permit for you

Permit rules differ across Oviedo, Winter Park, Sanford, and unincorporated county land, and some protected species need approval. We determine whether your tree needs a permit and file the application — no county-office trips, no guessing.

Free

Fresh wood chips, delivered free

Everything we cut gets chipped or hauled. Want the chips for garden beds or trails? We drop a fresh load free within our service area. Good for your yard, and it never sees a landfill.

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Call, text a photo, or use the calculator — an honest answer and a fair price, no pressure.

Licensed & Insured — Serving Orange & Seminole Counties

Tree work done to a higher standard.

Southern Standard Tree Service

Licensed • Insured • Family Owned & Operated

Trusted by Central Florida homeowners, we provide expert tree removal, precision trimming, and reliable storm response across Seminole and Orange Counties.

As a local, family-owned company, we treat every property like our own — with honesty, care, and craftsmanship you can trust. No pressure, no upselling — just honest advice and high-quality work.

Get your free, no-pressure estimate today.

⭐ 4.9 Stars · 70 Google Reviews · Always answer the phone · Free estimates · Multi-tree discounts

Fast & simple

How it works

STEP 1

Send a photo or call

Text a picture of your tree and we’ll reply with a ballpark — or use the instant calculator.

STEP 2

Free on-site assessment

We look at the tree, the access, and what’s around it, then tell you what it needs (and doesn’t).

STEP 3

Honest quote, clean finish

One transparent price. We do the work, haul everything, and leave the yard spotless.

Honest answers

Frequently asked questions

How much does tree removal cost in Central Florida?
Tree removal in the Oviedo area typically costs $150 to $3,000 depending on the tree’s height, trunk size, proximity to structures, and access. Small palms sit near the low end; large oaks over a house can exceed it. Use the calculator for an instant range, then we confirm the exact price free, in person.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Southern Standard Tree Service is licensed and carries both general liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage. We send certificates before any work begins — and you should require this of any tree company you hire in Central Florida.
Do you help with tree removal permits?
Rarely — but permit rules differ across Central Florida, and and some protected species need approval. We determine whether a permit is needed and file it for you.
Do you provide arborist letters for HOA approval?
Yes. We prepare compliance letters and tree-health reports accepted by HOA boards across Seminole and Orange County. If your association requires documentation before removal or major trimming, we handle the paperwork.
What happens to the wood and debris?
Whatever you prefer. We haul everything away and leave your yard spotless — or, if you’d like the chips for garden beds, we drop a fresh load free within our service area. Nothing is left behind unless you ask.
Do you offer discounts for multiple trees?
Yes — once our crew and equipment are on site, additional trees cost less. Two trees earn 5% off and three or more earn 10% off, applied automatically in the calculator and honored in your quote.