Updated: Jan 05, 2026
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Address
15404 15TH ST, Lutz, FL, 33549
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Independent Tree Service Landscape Contractor
Independent Tree Service, 15404-15 Th St, Lutz, FL (Employee: Upcavage, Gerald) holds a license and 1 other license according to the Florida license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 108 ranks in the top 5% of 191,428 Florida licensed contractors.
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Address: 15404 15TH ST, Lutz, FL 33549
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Independent Tree Service Lutz
Quality
108
95th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Independent Tree Service has a BuildZoom score of 108, which places them above 95% of 191,428 contractors in Florida.
Activity
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1 project
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2026 |
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167 projects
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2025 |
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165 projects
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2024 |
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197 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Independent Tree Service has worked on at least
530.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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42 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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510 projects
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Landscaping projects |
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4 projects
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Patios |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Independent Tree Service mostly works on
landscaping project
and commercial renovation
projects.
Pricing
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11 projects
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $2,400. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Independent Tree Service
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Residential new construction and additions (1 and 2 family)
2025-11-29
Fema: remodel - existing house to comply with fema dfe 12ft-and addition: addition non-ac 351 sf addition air conditioning 213 sf remodel non-ac 1 160 sf remodel air conditioning 4 786 sf driveway/walkway
Valuation:
$422,174
Permit #:
BLD-25-0511975
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,634
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Live oak(north side) -remove by cutting to a low stump. -the tree was damaged due to a house fire that led to the house being demolished. the tree was to be removed as part of the construction project but large branches started to fail on the adjacent house. the tree was removed friday june 13. i am applying for an after-the-fact permit i have discussed this with city of tampa inspect... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
TRE-25-0001041
Status:
complete
Fee:
$124
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
See arborist report there is a 45” live oak located in the front yard right of driveway. the tree is healthy and growing per normal species characteristics. the tree was installed in an insufficient amount of soil space as a result the tree is causing substantial damage to the driveway and entry sidewalk. root pruning or root shaving is not practical to stop continued damage as it ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
HC-TRE-25-0000598
Status:
issued
Fee:
$82
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Partially uprooted live oak(back left corner of property) -remove by cutting to a low stump. -the live oak has fallen into a pine and severely damaged the crown at this time we will inspect for safety to determine if retention of the pine is possible
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
TRE-25-0000855
Status:
complete
Fee:
$124
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
See arborist report. direct to wayne doyon there are a total of 4 laurel oaks on the north side of the property between the north fence line and sinclair hills that need to be removed. two of the trees are leaning in the southern direction as a result of wind damage from hurricane milton. these two trees measuring approximately 20” - 24” dbh are in an imminent likelihood of failure... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
HC-TRE-25-0000554
Status:
complete
Fee:
$82
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Grand live oak and camphor -remove by cutting to low stumps. the city of tampa has verified and accepted the 14-day public notice documentation in accordance with the tree removal request noted under tre-25-0000835 at 117 w fern st. per tree evaluation comments from city of tampa forester examiner dan graham on 05/08/2025: “>32 camphor approved. 4 mitigations. >32 live oak (54x69) on ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
TRE-25-0000835
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,059
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Grand sand live oak(backyard) -provide approximately 6 to 7 feet of clearance between foliage and all structures. remove vines remove/reduce dead branches greater than 2.5 inches diameter throughout canopy. no live branch greater than 4 inches diameter will be removed during the course of this project
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
TRE-25-0000786
Status:
complete
Fee:
$124
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Grand live oak left side in effort to reduce load reduce one stem that extends over driveway by approximately 20% of its canopy by making reduction cuts ranging between two and 3 inches diameter from the outer portions of branches. install (5)1 inch diameter stainless steel threaded rods at point of inclusion
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
TRE-25-0000687
Status:
complete
Fee:
$159
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Grand live oak(backyard) -remove/reduce dead and broken branches larger than 3” inches diameter by cutting back to live tissue. -provide approximately 5’ feet of clearance between foliage and structures. -remove no live branch greater than 4 inches diameter
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
TRE-25-0000686
Status:
complete
Fee:
$159
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
36” laurel oak(backyard) -remove by cutting to a low stump. -overly mature laurel oak. this tree currently has broken branches lodged in canopy resting on other branches directly over playground of daycare. 14-day public noticing has been verified and accepted for: per tree evaluation comments from city of tampa forest examiner dylan bacon on 04/07/2025: “>32” laurel oak in rear of pr... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
TRE-25-0000645
Status:
expired
Fee:
$159
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
40” live oak(front left corner of house) -in effort to reduce likelihood of branch failure toward home… reduce portion of canopy that extends over roof by approximately 25 to 30% by making approximately (10 to 13) 2 to 3 inch diameter reduction cuts
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
TRE-25-0000643
Status:
complete
Fee:
$124
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
27” live oak(backyard) -removed by cutting into a low stump. -the tree has been grossly over pruned in effort to provide clearance to high powerlines. -due to its size and the high value non-movable targets in its potential strike zone the cost to maintain this tree will be unreasonable
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
TRE-25-0000467
Status:
complete
Fee:
$124
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove the 40 laurel oak right of driveway and the 23 magnolia right of home. see attached arborist report. *noticing verified and accepted for: approved removal of 40 c10 laurel oak and 23 c9 magnolia. 14-day notice period required prior to issuance of permit. only palms retained on site. (9) 2.5 type-1 trees required as mitigation. permit placard to be released on 03/12/2025*
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
TRE-25-0000377
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,828
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Live oak(backyard) -reduce (1)stem over pool by approximately 35% of its canopy by making reduction cuts smaller than 4” inches diameter. -reduce (1)branch close to neighbor house by making (1)approximately 2.5” inch diameter reduction cut. -reduce (1)storm damaged branch by making (1)approximately 7-8” inch diameter heading cut just behind crack in efforts to slow decay and induce ep... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
TRE-25-0000306
Status:
complete
Fee:
$124
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Requesting (3)laurel oaks -remove by cutting to low stumps. -overly mature laurel oak no reasonable means of mitigating risks **noticing accepted and verified for: tree 1: >32 c-9 laurel oak on the southwest side of lot. co-dominance with included bark at primary lateral connection. minor hurricane damage in canopy. approved for removal after a notification period to inform all proper... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
TRE-25-0000305
Status:
complete
Fee:
$124
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove the 22 live oak right of driveway. this tree has been habitually pruned for power line clearance and pruned for clearance of the 2 story home. as a result the tree has an unbalanced crown. the tree is located close to the driveway and has caused lifting of the pavers that require adjustments every few years. the homeowner would like to re-landscape the front yard and would pref... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
TRE-25-0000282
Status:
complete
Fee:
$128
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Prune three live oaks that overhang your property and your portion of prospect rd to remove dead limbs 2 and larger. raise low foliage over the roof for 12 of clearance (this does not require heavy pruning at this time no cuts larger than 3")
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
TRE-25-0000871
Status:
complete
Fee:
$124
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
We will be removing the 12 inch laurel oak on the right front corner of the house. this tree is going to cause foundation issues and is to close to the home. this tree is with in 3 feet of a foundation pillar and is pushing in a stem wall. disapproved - 11 b6 laurel oak in front right yard does not meet the criteria for removal under city of tampa code and is disapproved at this time
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
TRE-25-0000464
Status:
complete
Fee:
$124
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
32 inch live oak tree near the back right corner of the house hanging over the roof: reduce limbs between 3 and 6 inches in diameter overhanging the roof. remove several large dead 12 inch diameter limbs overhanging the yard
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
TRE-25-0000947
Status:
complete
Fee:
$124
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Grand live oak(middle of driveway) -remove/reduce dead and broken branches larger than 3” inches diameter throughout canopy by cutting back to live tissue. 24” live oak(left of carport) -remove by cutting to a low stump
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
TRE-25-0000706
Status:
complete
Fee:
$124
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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| Status | Not Required |
- BuildZoom verified in March, 2020 that this contractor does not need a license to be a contractor in Florida.
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Inactive License
| License # | RX0057873 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Registered Specialty Contractor |
- According to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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108
BuildZoom Score
1.3K
Permits
- Building permit records show that Independent Tree Service has worked on 1316 permitted projects.
Independent Tree Service Employees
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Upcavage, Gerald