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Residential & Commercial

Our Services

River City Arbor Care covers everything from routine trimming to emergency storm response, sized to fit residential and commercial properties alike. Every service below includes what the job covers and what goes into the price — estimates are always free, and you never pay anything upfront.

Crane-assisted removal of a tall pine over a residential home

Tree Services

Tree Removal

Some trees are too dead, too diseased, or too close to a house to leave standing. River City Arbor Care is based right here in Middleburg, and we remove hazard trees across Clay County using the rigging and equipment each job actually calls for — never a guess. Estimates are always free, and nothing is due until the work is done.

What our tree removal covers

  • Full assessment of lean, decay, root plate, and drop zone before cutting
  • Rigging and rope work for tight or structure-adjacent removals
  • Crane-assisted takedowns for large or hazardous trees
  • Root-heave and soil checks suited to Middleburg's sandy ground
  • Complete debris haul-away, trunk and limbs included
  • Licensed and insured crews on every job, no exceptions

What goes into the price

  • Tree height, trunk diameter and species
  • Condition — dead, diseased or storm-damaged wood takes different handling
  • Proximity to homes, fences, pools and power lines (rigging or crane work)
  • Site access for trucks and equipment
  • Debris haul-away vs. chipping on site
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Oak canopy trimmed and raised for clearance beside a backyard pool

Tree Services

Tree Trimming

Good pruning keeps a tree healthy and structurally sound for years; bad pruning shortens its life. River City Arbor Care is based in Middleburg and trims trees and palms across Clay County using proper ANSI A300 cuts — and we don't top trees, ever. Estimates are free and nothing is owed until the work is finished.

What our tree trimming covers

  • Crown thinning to reduce wind load before hurricane season
  • Crown raising for clearance over roofs, driveways, and pool decks
  • Deadwooding to remove hazardous dead limbs
  • Structural pruning for young and mature oaks
  • Palm frond trimming without over-pruning the canopy
  • Proper ANSI A300 cuts at the branch collar, never topping
  • All trimmings hauled away and the yard left clean

What goes into the price

  • Tree size and how much of the canopy needs work
  • Type of pruning — thinning, raising, deadwooding or palm work
  • Clearance needed over roofs, driveways and walkways
  • Access for climbing or lift equipment
  • Number of trees trimmed in the same visit
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Skid steer clearing brush and small trees from an overgrown lot

Tree Services

Land Clearing

Whether you're prepping a lot to build, opening up a fence line, or clearing ground for a food plot, River City Arbor Care clears brush, undergrowth, and small-diameter trees across Middleburg and Clay County efficiently and safely.

What our land clearing covers

  • Brush, vine, and undergrowth removal
  • Small-diameter tree clearing for buildable lots
  • Fence line clearing along property boundaries
  • Food plot clearing for hunting and agricultural use
  • Debris haul-away so the site is left usable

What goes into the price

  • Lot size and density of brush and undergrowth
  • Diameter and number of trees to be cleared
  • Terrain and equipment access
  • Whether stumps need grinding as part of the job
  • Haul-away and disposal volume
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Storm-split oak trunk being cut up and cleared from a yard

Tree Services

Storm Damage Cleanup

After a storm rolls through Clay County, downed and damaged trees can turn a yard into a hazard overnight. River City Arbor Care responds to remove uprooted trees, hung-up limbs, and storm debris, and helps you document the damage for your insurance claim.

What our storm cleanup covers

  • Removal of uprooted and severely leaning trees
  • Safe takedown of hung-up limbs and widow-makers
  • Debris hauling from yards, driveways, and roofs
  • Coordination with tarping services for roof damage
  • Photo documentation to support insurance claims

What goes into the price

  • Whether trees are uprooted, leaning or hung up in a canopy
  • What the tree landed on — yard, fence, vehicle or structure
  • Urgency and priority scheduling after major storms
  • Volume of debris to be cut up and hauled
  • Coordination needed with tarping or insurance documentation
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Tree down on an apartment roof after a storm, awaiting emergency removal

Tree Services

Emergency Tree Service

A tree down on your home, vehicle, or driveway doesn't wait for business hours, and neither do we. River City Arbor Care provides 24/7 emergency response across Middleburg and Clay County to get dangerous situations under control fast.

What our emergency service covers

  • 24/7 availability for trees down on homes and vehicles
  • Clearing driveways and access points blocked by fallen trees
  • On-site safety triage before any cutting begins
  • Strict downed power line protocol — utility contacted first
  • Licensed, insured response with free upfront assessment

What goes into the price

  • Time of call — nights, weekends and holidays are priority callouts
  • Stability of the tree and what's underneath it
  • Utility involvement when power lines are down
  • Equipment needed to stabilize and remove the tree safely
  • Quoted on the spot before work begins
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Stump being ground below grade in a residential backyard

Tree Services

Stump Grinding

A leftover stump is a tripping hazard, a mower obstacle, and a spot where new sprouts keep coming back. River City Arbor Care grinds stumps out across Middleburg and Clay County so your yard is level and ready for what comes next.

What our stump grinding covers

  • Below-grade grinding to prevent regrowth and sprouting
  • Chip backfill and grading to match the surrounding yard
  • Multiple stumps handled in a single visit
  • Site prep for replanting, sodding, or seeding
  • Free estimates with nothing due until the job is done

What goes into the price

  • Stump diameter and root spread
  • Number of stumps on the property
  • Depth needed below grade for replanting or landscaping
  • Access for the grinding equipment
  • Often discounted when bundled with a removal
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Transparent Pricing

How Our Pricing Works

Every tree and every property is different, so we quote each job individually instead of publishing a flat rate that would be wrong for most jobs. Estimates are free, and the price we give you is the price you pay unless the scope changes.

What determines your price

  • Tree size, species and condition

    Height, trunk diameter and species all affect the work involved, and a dead, diseased or storm-damaged tree takes different handling than a healthy one.

  • Proximity to structures and power lines

    Trees close to a house, fence, shed or power line require more careful rigging and take longer than an open, clear drop.

  • Site access for equipment

    Whether our trucks and equipment can reach the tree directly, or the crew has to work by hand and haul materials farther, changes the time on site.

  • Debris haul-away vs. leaving chips

    Hauling all debris off your property costs more than chipping on site and leaving the mulch for you to keep.

  • Stump grinding add-ons

    Grinding a stump below grade after removal is priced separately based on the stump's diameter and root spread.

Ways to book

  • Free on-site estimate

    We come to your property, look at the tree or job, and give you a written quote before any work begins.

  • No payment upfront until the project is complete

    You pay when the job is finished and you are satisfied with the work, not before we've started.

  • Emergency storm response

    Downed limbs or trees on your home or property after a storm are handled as a priority callout, quoted on the spot.

  • Multi-tree and lot-clearing quotes

    Clearing several trees or a full lot is quoted together as one job, often at a better overall rate than pricing each tree alone.

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Or call (904) 762-3786

$100 OFF if you mention our website — new customers only. No hidden fees and no charge for the estimate. Tell us about your property and we will send a written quote back.

Read this before you request an estimate

How pricing works: we quote each job individually after a free on-site estimate, based on the factors listed under each service. The written price we give you is the price you pay, with nothing due until the work is complete.

Proudly Serving

Primary Service Area

Proudly serving Clay County, greater Jacksonville, and the Gainesville area

  • Middleburg
  • Orange Park
  • Jacksonville
  • Clay County
  • Fleming Island
  • Starke
  • Lake Butler
  • Duval County
  • Saint Johns County

Also Serving

  • Gainesville
  • Alachua
  • Newberry
  • High Springs
  • Waldo
  • Micanopy

Clay County & Northeast Florida

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