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Tree & Stump Removal
The Acreage, FL

We drop the tree and pull the stump whole with a Bobcat T740 and 60" grapple. $1,385/day with an operator. Free estimates.

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$1,385
Per Day
Operator Included
60"
Grapple
Pulls Stumps Whole
37 mi²
The ITID
Footprint
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What Tree and Stump Work Costs on an Acreage Lot

There is no per-tree or per-stump price. The machine is $1,385 a day with an operator for the T740 and its grapple, and one tree or one stump is usually a few hours of that day. What changes the number is the size and species of the tree, how many stumps there are, how far the machine has to travel across the lot, whether it must cross a roadside swale and culvert to get in, and whether the wood is hauled away or stacked on your acre. We look at the lot, then give you a free estimate before any figure is written down.

Tell us the address and what is standing on it. (561) 779-3213. Our own yard is at 16140 Okeechobee Blvd in Loxahatchee, on the same side of the county as The Acreage.

Bobcat T740 with a 60-inch grapple, the machine that drags felled trees clear and pulls stumps on Acreage lots in Palm Beach County, Florida
The T740 and grapple: it grips a trunk or a stump and walks it out whole, rather than grinding it in place.
What Comes Out on The Acreage
Acreage parcels are platted acre-plus lots on well and septic, so the trees are usually big, old or crowded. Five calls come up most.
1 · Brazilian pepper and melaleuca
Prohibited invasive exotics that take over a neglected back half. The grapple drags them into a pile for haul-off, and the roots are pulled rather than just cut, because cut pepper resprouts. Removal is something the county encourages.
2 · Storm-damaged and leaning trees
A split limb over the roof, a pine across the fence line, an oak leaning toward the barn. The grapple closes on the trunk and drags it clear. We can haul it or stack it.
3 · Old stumps
Stumps in a paddock, along a fence line or on a future building pad. The grapple grips the stump and works the root ball loose. We pull stumps; we do not grind them in place.
4 · Trees in the way of a pad, drive or fence
A tree where a barn, a driveway or a run of fence is going. We take it out and can grade the hole level in the same visit: see Bobcat grading in The Acreage.
5 · Australian pine along old lines
Tall, shallow-rooted and a hazard in a hurricane. Common on old fence lines and property edges. Down and dragged clear, then hauled or stacked.
Permits, ITID and Protected Species in The Acreage

Who regulates your lot. The Acreage is unincorporated Palm Beach County, so there is no Acreage city hall. Native vegetation is handled by the county's Environmental Resources Management under ULDC Article 14.C, and the invasive-plant list under Article 14.D. Trees, palms and pines that code or an earlier approval required fall under the Tree Removal & Replacement Permit, ULDC Article 7, through the Zoning Division. When removal is tied to a structure, a driveway or a grading change, the county Building Division, 2300 North Jog Road, issues and inspects the permit. Taking out invasive exotics is usually the easy case; removing native pines, oaks or cabbage palms is where review begins.

The drainage district. The Indian Trail Improvement District (ITID), 13476 61st Street North, is a special taxing district, not an HOA. It maintains the roads, canals and roadside swales across about 37 square miles, and it approves work that disturbs a swale, a culvert or its right-of-way, separately from the county. Most Acreage lots have no homeowners' association, though some newer enclaves do carry deed restrictions, so we check your parcel instead of assuming. A tree on the far side of a swale means a machine crossing a culvert, and that crossing is planned before the T740 is unloaded.

Protected species. Gopher tortoises are state-threatened and their burrows are protected: a permit from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is generally needed before a burrow is disturbed or a tortoise moved. Dry sandy lots here can hold burrows, so we look before a stump is pulled. And Florida law requires a call to 811 for a free utility locate before anything is dug.

This is general guidance, not permitting advice. Our Palm Beach County permits and regulations guide lists the offices, and we confirm the right one for your parcel before booking.

How a Removal Goes
Walk and plan
We look at the lot, flag what stays, check the swale and culvert route, the 811 and permit questions and any tortoise burrows, then tell you whether it is hours or days.
Drop and drag
Trees come down, then the 60-inch grapple closes on the trunk and drags it clear of the work area. The tracks spread the machine's weight, which matters on soft ground.
Pull the stump
The grapple grips the stump and works the root ball loose, walking it out whole. We pull; we do not grind in place.
Haul or stack, then level
Wood and roots are hauled off or stacked where you want them, and the hole is filled and graded level if you ask.
Our Track Record in The Acreage, Stated Plainly

We do not have a confirmed, named Acreage tree-removal project to point to, and we would rather say so than dress up a job. What we can show is the credential stack: Florida Certified General Contractor CGC1528750, a statewide certification, a Palm Beach County Business Tax Receipt, which covers unincorporated county land like The Acreage directly, a BBB A+ Accredited Business rating and a written one-year workmanship warranty on every job. Bell Engineering and Construction Corporation has operated continuously since 2009.

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The estimate is free. We name the scope, flag the permit, ITID, 811 and wildlife questions plainly and tell you what it will take. Bobcat T740 with 60" grapple and operator, $1,385/day.
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Also in The Acreage

Once a tree is down, the next call is often a different trade. If the clearing is for a build or a remodel, the construction team's Acreage page covers permits and the county Building Division. If a storm took the tree and the roof with it, see roofing in The Acreage. If you own the home through an association or a rental, property management in The Acreage is the next page to read. And for a party under the trees you just cleared, there is America, our food truck, in The Acreage.

Related Services & Guides
Tree & Stump Removal in Loxahatchee →
The same T740 and grapple, working the Loxahatchee side of the same swale network.
Land Clearing in Royal Palm Beach →
The village next door to The Acreage, and a different permitting desk.
Tree & Stump Removal Guide →
How tree removal differs from lot clearing and what drives the cost.
Land Clearing in The Acreage →
Whole-lot clearing, paddock and turnout prep, and the ITID culvert question.

Tree & Stump Removal in The Acreage — FAQ

How much does it cost to remove a tree or stump in The Acreage?

We do not price per tree or per stump. The Bobcat T740 with its 60-inch grapple is $1,385 a day with an operator, and a single tree or stump is usually a matter of hours. What moves the job is the size of the tree, how many stumps there are, how the machine crosses your swale and culvert, and whether the wood is hauled off or stacked on the lot. Estimates are free.

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree in The Acreage?

Often you do. The Acreage is unincorporated Palm Beach County, so there is no town hall to call. Native vegetation falls under the county's Environmental Resources Management (ULDC Article 14.C), trees and palms that code or a past approval required fall under the Tree Removal & Replacement Permit (ULDC Article 7), and the county Building Division issues the permit when clearing is tied to a structure. Prohibited invasive exotics such as Brazilian pepper and melaleuca are the usual exception. This is general guidance, not permitting advice, and we confirm the right desk for your parcel before booking.

What are the new Florida laws on tree removal?

Florida Statute 163.045 limits what a local government can require for removing a tree on residential property: if the owner has written documentation from a certified arborist or licensed landscape architect that the tree poses an unacceptable risk to people or structures, the local government cannot require a permit, notice or fee for the removal. It has exceptions, such as certain protected sites, so check the current text and your parcel before relying on it. We do not give legal advice; we will tell you which county desk to ask.

Does ITID need to approve tree or stump work on my Acreage lot?

Only when the work touches ITID ground. The Indian Trail Improvement District, 13476 61st Street North, maintains the roads, canals and roadside swales, and it approves work that disturbs a swale, a culvert or its right-of-way, separately from the county. If the T740 has to cross your swale to reach a stump, we plan that crossing and the ITID question before the machine moves.

What about gopher tortoises and other protected wildlife on my lot?

Gopher tortoises are a state-threatened species, and their burrows are protected: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission rules generally require a permit before a burrow is disturbed or a tortoise is relocated. Dry, sandy Acreage lots can hold burrows, so we look for them on the walk-through before any stump is pulled. If you find one, stop work and call the FWC.

A neighbor's tree is growing over my Acreage property. What can I do?

In general a Florida owner may trim branches and roots back to the property line, but not cut so heavily that the tree is killed or destabilised, and the tree's owner can be responsible for damage a failing tree causes. Talk to the neighbor first and put the request in writing. This is general information, not legal advice. If you want the work done on your side of the line, we will walk it with you and give a free estimate.

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