Swift Tree & Landscape
Swift Tree & Landscape is a family-owned, locally-owned tree-care business based in Port St. Lucie, Florida, founded by Johnathan Portillo and Danny Ramirez, two longtime Treasure Coast neighbors who built the company around three published commitments: same-day on-site assessments, full insurance documentation delivered before work begins, and written, itemized quotes delivered within 4 hours. Daily crews dispatch from Port St. Lucie across St. Lucie, Martin, and Indian River counties, and the company lists seven core tree-care services plus a standalone permit service: tree removal, tree trimming and pruning, palm trimming, stump grinding, emergency tree service, hurricane prep, land and lot clearing, and Permit Concierge. Every job is run by an ISA Certified Arborist and performed to ANSI A300 and Z133 standards, with a Certificate of Insurance provided before any crew leaves the truck. Hardwood pruning follows ANSI A300 Part 1 with proper branch-collar cuts and no flush cuts, stubs, lion-tailing, or topping, and it covers five named pruning types: crown cleaning, thinning, reduction, raising, and restoration. Palms including sabal, queen, washingtonia, royal, coconut, foxtail, bismarck, and date are pruned to ISA palm protocol, with no green fronds cut above horizontal, no climbing spikes on live palms, tool disinfection between trees, and a Ganoderma butt rot inspection on every visit. Stump grinding depth is matched to the goal at 6 to 8 inches standard, 12 to 18 inches replant-ready, and deeper for slab and construction, with 811 utility location honored on every job. The emergency line is answered around the clock by a person who can dispatch a crew, with a 60 to 90 minute on-site target across all three counties and Hurricane Milton, Nicole, and Irma response experience behind it. The team carries General Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Commercial Auto coverage, holds a St. Lucie County Certificate of Competency for land clearing and lot preparation, and lists 15 years of Treasure Coast crew experience. Six people run the company, the Portillo and Ramirez families supported by the Cartagena siblings who handle communications and scheduling, with no call center and no outsourcing. Permit filing for Port St. Lucie Ch. 154, Martin County, and Indian River is handled in-house and included free on qualifying removals, and Wisetack financing is available on qualifying major jobs.
Services
Tree removal
Safe oak, pine, ficus, and palm removal with ISA Certified Arborist risk documentation, ANSI A300 and Z133 compliance, and permit filing handled in-house.
Tree trimming & pruning
ANSI A300 Part 1 pruning with proper branch-collar cuts and no flush cuts, stubs, lion-tailing, or topping. Five named pruning types: crown cleaning, thinning, reduction, raising, and restoration.
Palm trimming
Sabal, queen, washingtonia, royal, coconut, foxtail, bismarck, and date palms pruned to ISA palm protocol, with no green fronds above horizontal and no climbing spikes on live palms.
Stump grinding
Grind depth matched to the goal: 6 to 8 inches standard, 12 to 18 inches replant-ready, and deeper for slab and construction work. 811 utility location is honored on every job.
Emergency tree service
24/7 human-answered emergency line with a 60 to 90 minute on-site target across all three counties, plus insurance-claim documentation with multi-angle photos and a written scope.
Why choose us?
Location & hours
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
FAQs
How is tree-removal pricing determined?
Every job is priced from a free on-site assessment. Pricing reflects tree size, species, access constraints, and debris-removal scope. Every Swift Tree & Landscape quote is fully itemized, so you see exactly what each line covers before any work begins, with no hidden fees and no day-of surprises.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Port St. Lucie?
Yes. Port St. Lucie Ch. 154 requires a permit for most residential removals. Swift Tree & Landscape handles the application, the municipal fees, and the inspection for you, included on qualifying tree-removal jobs. A standalone permit service is also available.
Is Swift Tree & Landscape insured?
Yes. The company carries full General Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Commercial Auto coverage. Insurance certificates are available on request before any work begins, and a Certificate of Insurance is delivered before any climber leaves the truck.
How fast can you respond to an emergency?
The 24/7 emergency line is answered by a human. Crews are typically on-site within 2 to 4 hours for active hazards, and storm-event backlogs may extend that window. Swift says it will tell you the truth on the phone about timing.
Can I finance a larger job?
Yes. Wisetack financing is available on qualifying jobs, with a soft credit check, approval in minutes, and fixed monthly payments.
What happens between my call and the crew arriving?
Swift publishes a four-step process that typically runs about 48 hours. You call (772) 773-6676 or submit the free estimate form, an estimator visits your property the same day when you call before noon, an itemized written quote reaches your inbox within 4 hours of that visit, and approved jobs are scheduled on-site within 48 hours, weather permitting.
How do you trim palms?
Palms are pruned to ISA palm protocol, covering sabal, queen, washingtonia, royal, coconut, foxtail, bismarck, and date palms. No green fronds are cut above horizontal, no climbing spikes are used on live palms, and tools are disinfected between trees. Every visit doubles as a Ganoderma butt rot inspection.
Which areas do you serve?
Swift is based in Port St. Lucie and dispatches daily crews across three counties: St. Lucie County including Fort Pierce, River Park, White City, and Lakewood Park; Martin County including Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, and Hobe Sound; and Indian River County including Vero Beach, Sebastian, Indian River Shores, and Wabasso.