Professional Tree Services in Eastern Hillsborough County

Duffey Tree Care is a professional tree service company based in Dover, Florida, offering a complete suite of arboricultural services across Eastern Hillsborough County. The company specializes in hazardous tree removal, structural pruning, stump grinding, and tree health evaluations. Owned and operated by ISA Certified Arborists, Duffey Tree Care utilizes specialized, low-impact equipment, including 3-foot gate-accessible lifts and high-capacity wood chippers, to safely manage complex residential and commercial tree care projects in Brandon, Valrico, Riverview, Plant City, and Tampa.

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A Family-Operated Team With Over 20 Years of Experience

Duffey Tree Care is owned and operated by Anthony and Candice Duffey, both ISA-Certified Arborists with decades of field experience. Their focus is proper tree health, safe work practices, and service that respects both your property and your time. They evaluate each tree carefully and provide honest recommendations based on what will keep the canopy strong and your home secure.

Retired arborist Philip Fortune brings more than 50 years of additional knowledge, supporting our assessments and ensuring accuracy in every project. This foundation of experience is why our community trusts us with even their most challenging large-tree removal concerns.

Tree Services Offered in Hillsborough County

Tree Removal & Hazardous Tree Removal

When a tree becomes unstable, diseased, or storm-damaged, removal is necessary to protect your home. Whether you need standard tree removal in Brandon or highly technical hazardous tree removal in tight spaces, our arborist-led team uses controlled cutting and proper rigging to safely dismantle the canopy.

Every project is planned carefully to reduce risk and prevent property damage near homes, fences, and landscaping.

Tree Trimming and Pruning

Correct pruning keeps trees healthy, strong, and better prepared for severe weather. We provide expert tree trimming and pruning to properly manage live oaks, pines, palms, and ornamentals.

We use proven methods that improve airflow, balance the canopy, and reduce the chance of limb failure without unnecessary topping.

Professional Stump Removal & Grinding

A tree removal project is not truly complete until the stump is gone. To guarantee flawless yard restoration, Duffey Tree Care proudly partners with Tactical Stump Grinding.

Their specialized equipment and veteran-led work ethic eliminate unsightly stumps below the soil line, removing tripping hazards and preventing pest infestations so you can instantly reclaim your landscape.

ISA Certified Arborist Evaluations

Our certified arborists assess tree health and identify problems before they become critical hazards. We provide thorough site inspections, checking for root plate decay, structural weakness, and storm-related stress.

After the evaluation, you receive clear, actionable recommendations based on expert analysis.

Equipment Built for Safe Residential & Commercial Tree Work

We use professional, specialized equipment that protects your lawn while allowing us to reach difficult areas safely and efficiently.

Precision tracked machinery for reaching tall, hazardous, or hard-to-access trees safely.
Compact design that fits perfectly through standard 3-foot residential gates, allowing us to reach tight spaces other tree companies cannot access.
Processes massive limbs quickly on-site, turning debris into manageable mulch and leaving your property immaculate.

What Our Hillsborough County Customers Are Saying

    
 
 
         
   Lynn Barber 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I never use anyone but duffey tree care. Have worked with them for many years. They only hire very hard working and dedicated professional employees. Tree/brush removal is excellent. Their estimator and I always sit on my front porch with a bottle of water. Best ever. If u don't use duffey, you are missing out.
  
 
        
   Eddie Wright 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They are on time, courteous, very knowledgeable, and thorough. Everything is done properly and cleaned up afterwards.
  
 
        
   Cindy Antinori 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’m glad they did the work on my trees. They valued my opinion and did the job as contracted. They went above and beyond in their service and also the clean up afterwards.
  
 
        
   David Poor 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Duffy’s tree service took a 37 year old laurel oak out of my front yard and it was near two house and was huge.  They didn’t damage a thing and took it out fairly quickly.  His lift kept giving him problems or it would’ve been out a day sooner.  Price was average, I didn’t shop around but quote was where I guessed it would be.  They were all very nice, easy to work  with.
David
  
 
        
   Linda Scull 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Updated 4/1/26:
Billy and I continue to praise Duffey Tree Care on recent work done with raising the canopy and trimming of our mature trees. They exceeded our expectations! We trust and highly recommend Duffey!

I don't know how to begin to express our deepest gratitude to Duffey Tree Care! From the comprehensive free estimate provided by Phil Fortune followed by prompt communication --  not even a week later our problematic Brazilian pepper tree is now history! Candice Duffey and her team of tree professionals arrived on time and did not leave until they delivered what they promised and MORE! Duffey Tree Care is licensed and fully insured.They respected our neighbors and our property with professional tender loving care, WITH stellar clean up and cartaway!
My husband and I are forever grateful! We have many mature trees on our property so you never know when you will need assistance-- BUT we know one thing for certain we will ALWAYS contact Duffey Tree Care !
Billy and Linda Scull  Seffner,  FL
  
 
        
   JOHN YENINAS 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent timely work
  
 
        
   Rose ross 
 
 
 
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   Jane Anne Owen 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend Duffey Tree Care. On the initial assessment, they educated us about our trees - different types of Oak, Laurel and Live, and their health and the impact their overgrowth was having on other trees like our crape myrtles. The team was extremely communicative- both during the assessment and during the work (even caring about the impact branch removal would have on birds that visit the trees and bird feeders in our yard). Our large laurel oak in our front yard had deadwood removed, branches thinned and was cut back away from our roof. In our back yard, multiple live oaks were shaped in the same way and branches were moved away from our pool case. We also had a dead live oak removed. The team was very cognizant of all that we have in our yard, moving what needed to be moved during the work and putting it back. The cleanup was perfect.
To top it all off, on the night that the work was done, I received a text from my next-door neighbor (front oak tree has branches that go over his yard) that said, "Nice work on the tree."
Truly impressed.
  
 
        
   TheHuronna 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have used Duffy's services twice before.  This time there was a little confusion with the instructions but everything was clarified and the work then was to perfection
  
 
  
  
 
 
   Google rating score: 4.8 of 5, based on 117 reviews 
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

What specific tree services does Duffey Tree Care offer?

Duffey Tree Care provides comprehensive tree care, including standard and hazardous tree removal, structural tree trimming and pruning, stump grinding (via Tactical Stump Grinding), and professional ISA Certified Arborist health and risk evaluations.

Do you have the equipment to remove trees in small backyards?

Yes. Duffey Tree Care utilizes specialized, low-impact machinery designed for tight residential spaces. Our backyard-friendly tracked lift fits seamlessly through standard 3-foot gates, allowing us to safely dismantle hazardous trees in confined areas without damaging your property.

Do you remove the stump after cutting down a tree?

Yes. Through our partnership with Tactical Stump Grinding, we ensure that unsightly stumps are ground completely below the soil line. This process removes tripping hazards, deters pest infestations, and allows you to immediately reclaim the area for new landscaping or turf.

Why should I hire an ISA Certified Arborist for tree trimming?

An ISA Certified Arborist understands tree biology and structural mechanics. Instead of blindly cutting branches, our arborists perform selective pruning that improves airflow, balances the canopy, and reduces limb weight, keeping the tree healthy and resilient against severe Florida storms.

Schedule Your Free Verbal Estimate Today

You do not have to worry about leaning trees, overgrown branches, or storm damage. Call us to schedule your free verbal estimate. We will walk your property, explain your options, and help you protect your home with confidence.

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