(941) 866-6979 www.stevestreeandhauling.com
176 N Jackson Rd, Venice, Florida 34292
Equipment and Capabilities: Stump Grinder
Specialty Expertise: Palm Specialist, Conifer Specialist
Tree Services: Works Near Structures, Large Trees, Dead Tree Experience, Lot Clearing
Credentials and Trust: Long Established, Family Owned, Insured
Emergency and Storm: Quick Response
Customer Experience: Affordable
Specializing In Tree Removal, Stump Grinding & Tree Trimming
4.9 from 35 reviews
Equipped with stump grinding machinery to eliminate leftover stumps after removal. Leaves your yard clean and ready for replanting or landscaping.
Precision stump grinding is their specialty, handling very large stumps and roots and leaving the area looking as if the stump never existed. They use heavy equipment like a Bobcat to lift, pull, and grind stumps, then haul the debris away, with cleanup that often makes the yard look untouched. They respect close-to-structure jobs and protect nearby irrigation lines during stump grinding. Customers note prompt quotes and scheduling, reliable on-time arrivals, and efficient completion, even coordinating around HOA approvals. Cleanup after grinding is consistently thorough, with debris removed and the site left neat for further work like paving or new drives.
Knows the unique needs of palm trees - trimming, skinning, removal, and health care specific to the species common in your area.
Their palm-specialist capabilities show in removal and trimming of palms, including large specimens close to structures. Customers recount taking down two Washingtonia palms and a Bizmark Palm near homes, with the yard left clean and the area looking as if the tree had never been there. They handle tricky palms near utilities, protecting irrigation lines and other landscaping during work. Serving Venice, Florida and the surrounding area, this family-owned team is known for thorough cleanups, reliable scheduling, and precise stump grinding as part of palm work.
Deep knowledge of pines, firs, spruces, cedars, and other conifers - including their growth habits, diseases, and the timing of proper trimming.
Conifer work is a standout capability, handling large pines and other conifers with precision, including removal and stump grinding for trees up to about 40 feet tall. The team’s approach emphasizes safety near structures and thorough cleanup, trimming dead branches from front-yard trees and leaving the yard looking as if the tree had never been there. In Venice and nearby areas like Nokomis and Bird Bay Village, they have removed multiple large pines, ground the stumps, and even cleared lots for new driveways while protecting irrigation lines and other landscape features. With more than 40 years of experience, this family-owned operation is known for reliability, fair pricing, and going above and beyond on conifer-related work.
Skilled at working in tight spaces where trees sit close to homes, fences, garages, or power lines. Precision removal without damage to surrounding structures.
Near-structure work is a standout capability, with clients noting how Steve's Tree & Hauling Service can remove large trees that sit very close to houses without causing damage. They perform precise stump grinding and debris removal, often finishing with a spotless cleanup and minimal ground disruption around foundations, driveways, and irrigation lines. Examples include removing a large Bizmark Palm very close to the house, then cutting, grinding, and hauling away the remains efficiently. They also protect sensitive features like irrigation lines and other landscaping, maintaining a tidy site that looks as if the tree was never there.
Experienced handling oversized trees - tall, wide, or heavily branched. Removing or trimming a large tree requires specialized skill and equipment, and these pros have both.
Large-tree work is a core strength, handling giant removals in yards with limited space and near structures across Venice and the Sarasota area, including multi-pine removals and a 40-foot pine. The crew delivers precise cuts, quick extraction, stump grinding, and thorough cleanup that leaves the area looking as if the tree had never been there. They level the site to prep for downstream projects like driveways, culverts, and garages, ensuring the ground is ready for what comes next. They are dependable and communicative, often able to adapt schedules around HOA approvals while still completing the job efficiently. As a family-owned, insured operation with decades of local experience, they consistently earn trust for large-tree work in this region.
Specialists in the safe removal of dead, dying, or diseased trees. Dead trees are unpredictable - experience and caution matter.
Dead-tree removal is a core capability, approached with care to protect nearby structures and utilities when trees are close to homes. Across residential and community sites in Venice, Nokomis, and the broader Sarasota area, they remove dead trees, grind stumps, and leave properties clean and leveled. They regularly handle large, hazardous removals—40-foot pines, giant oaks, and palms near houses—using the right equipment and careful planning to minimize damage. Customers note prompt estimates, scheduling around HOA approvals, timely arrivals, and thorough cleanup, with insurance provided quickly when requested. The team’s family-owned, conscientious approach, strong communication, and reliable performance consistently earn high recommendations.
Full-scale land clearing for new construction, overgrown acreage, or development prep. Trees, brush, and stumps - all of it gone.
In Venice, Florida, their lot-clearing capability shows up as fast, thorough removal of multiple trees and stumps to prep sites for driveways, culverts, and garages, including leveling and site cleanup. Clients repeatedly note exceptional cleanup and minimal disruption, with areas left looking as if a tree had never been there and debris hauled away. They handle pepper trees and other brush, clear large trees close to structures, grind stumps, and haul everything off, often aligning with demanding schedules and complex site prep. The team is a long-standing, family-operated crew with the right equipment (including a Bobcat) and professional coordination, able to schedule around HOA approvals and deliver fair pricing.
A business with years - often decades - in the community. Local reputation and deep experience speak for themselves.
Long-established and family-owned, this Venice, Florida operation has earned a reputation for tackling large, complex tree work with safety and thorough cleanup as a standard. Steve Senior's 40-plus years in the business underpin a consistent pattern of trust and capability that customers rely on for removal, stump grinding, and trimming. Clients appreciate reliable communication, punctual scheduling, and meticulous site cleanup, even when trees are near structures or require careful maneuvering. They handle a broad range of jobs—from removing very large trees and grinding stumps to lot clearing and trimming of palms and conifers—and routinely prep sites for driveways and utilities, with insurance available on request and fair pricing.
A business built and run by family, often passed down or grown from the ground up. Personal accountability and pride in every job.
As a family-owned operation based in Venice, the team is led by Steve Senior, who has more than 40 years in the business. Customers consistently note honest, efficient, and highly competent service, with prompt responses and meticulous cleanup that protects landscaping. They handle removal, stump grinding, and trimming, plus specialty jobs, even in challenging sites such as large trees near structures. Feedback across Venice, Nokomis, Bird Bay Village, and nearby Sarasota shows easy scheduling, HOA coordination when needed, and a willingness to go above and beyond.
Carries proper liability and workers' compensation insurance. If something goes wrong on your property, you're protected.
Evidence of their insured capability shows up clearly in how quickly insurance documents are provided upon request, helping to secure approvals for work near homes and other structures in Venice and the surrounding Sarasota area. The insured status is consistently paired with safe, precise, and thorough execution on large trees and near-structure projects, with many customers noting superb cleanups that leave yards looking as if the tree never existed. Office staff and the crew also coordinate smoothly with permitting processes when needed, including county requirements, which reinforces trust during insured work. Overall, in Venice, Florida, this insured service combines with prompt communication, reliable scheduling, and professional removal, stump grinding, and lot-clearing work that customers repeatedly recommend.
Fast to answer calls and quick to schedule. Whether it's routine work or an urgent situation, these businesses don't leave you waiting.
Rapid responses and prompt scheduling are a consistent hallmark of this tree care team serving Venice, Florida, and the surrounding Sarasota area. They promptly handle inquiry for estimates and set appointments at times convenient for homeowners. On service days, crews arrive on time, work efficiently, and complete removal, trimming, or stump grinding with thorough cleanup. Their ability to fit into HOA timelines and other time-sensitive scenarios while delivering clean, professional work is repeatedly noted. Overall, quick response is paired with clear communication and dependable execution.
Competitive pricing without cutting corners. These arborists offer fair rates and transparent quotes, making professional tree care accessible for most budgets.
Pricing is consistently described as fair and competitive for tree removal, stump grinding, trimming, and lot clearing in Venice, Florida. Customer remarks include phrases like "price was good," "reasonable quote," and "super fair," signaling strong value for money across both small and large jobs. This affordability pairs with thorough work and clean, careful site cleanup, even when removing multiple large trees or prepping a lot. The family-owned, insured team in Venice delivers efficient scheduling and clear communication alongside affordable rates, making complex tree projects more accessible.