Helpful Resources
Permitting, certified arborists, lot lines, land surveys, and more — everything Jacksonville homeowners and property managers ask us about before a tree job.
Many tree removals in Jacksonville require a City of Jacksonville permit — especially protected hardwoods and larger specimen trees. We help you determine what’s needed and handle the paperwork when required.
City of Jacksonville (COJ.net) →904Tree™ has a certified arborist on staff. A qualified arborist assesses tree health, structural risk, and the safest way to remove or preserve a tree. You can verify any ISA Certified Arborist’s credentials online.
Our Arborist Service → Verify an ISA Certified Arborist →Not sure if a tree is on your property or your neighbor’s? Look up your parcel, boundaries, and ownership through your county property appraiser before scheduling removal.
Duval County Property Appraiser → St. Johns County Property Appraiser →For lot clearing, fence lines, or disputes, a licensed land survey pins down exact boundaries and easements. We coordinate with surveyors on larger lot and land-clearing projects.
Lot & Land Clearing →Duval County protects trees ≥ 11.5″ DBH; hardwoods ≥ 24″ DBH are exceptional specimens and may require mitigation. Invasive species (Brazilian Pepper, Camphor, etc.) are generally exempt. We’ll walk you through it.
Read the COJ Tree Regulations →After a storm, a hazardous tree over your home or auto may be covered by insurance. Our partners at P1Mitigators write the estimate and coordinate the claim — and financing is available while you wait on proceeds.
Emergency Tree Removal → Our Credentials & Coverage →Tree removal permits and applications in Duval County are handled through the City of Jacksonville EPICS online portal. Look up requirements, submit applications, and track status — or let us handle the paperwork for you.
JAX EPICS Permit Portal → City of Jacksonville (Jacksonville.gov) →The JAX Chamber connects local homeowners and businesses with trusted, established service providers across Northeast Florida. A great resource for verifying and finding reputable local companies.
Visit the JAX Chamber →Tell us about your tree and property — we’ll tell you exactly what permits, arborist review, or survey work applies, and send a clean estimate in minutes.
Official City of Jacksonville, Duval County and Florida resources our neighbors use most often for tree permits, debris disposal, inspections and landscaping guidance. Every link opens in a new tab.
Before any digging, stump grinding, land clearing or excavation in Florida, state law requires a free utility locate ticket. Sunshine 811 — the statewide one-call service — notifies utility companies to mark underground lines so your project stays safe. Submit your request at least two full business days before you plan to dig.
Dial 811 from anywhere in Florida, or call toll-free at (800) 432-4770.
Submit a locate ticket 24/7 through the Sunshine 811 Exactix Portal ↗. Homeowners can enter a single-address ticket in minutes.
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904 Tree handles the utility locate process for our excavation and land-clearing clients — but if you are digging on your own property, always call 811 first. It is free, and it is the law.
A few quick questions about your trees helps us prepare a faster, more accurate estimate before we arrive.