The cost of tree removal in Lewes, 19958 varies depending on the size of your tree, it’s location on your property and access.
The biggest factor affecting price is the local tree service in Lewes you use for the job.
The average tree removal cost in Lewes is $1,478 which is 3% above the countrywide average of $1,425.
Whether you need a permit to remove a tree in Lewes Zipcode 19958 will depend on the size and location of the tree itself.
Lewes has a set of tree ordinances that indicates whether your tree can be removed.
Normally if the tree is dead, hazardous, planted too close to your home or not considered significant due to its small size you should be able to remove it without a permit.
Click here for the local tree ordinance in Lewes, 19958, Delaware.
Lewes is located in Plant hardiness zone 7b.
The state tree for Delaware is American Holly, Ilex opaca which can be found in abundance in one of the 3 State forests or 14 state parks.
With 27.26% of the state is forested, there are approximately 340568 forested acres in Delaware. With a population of 973764 and an estimated 85142000 trees statewide, there are 87 trees for every person in the state.
Unfortunately, there are some endangered species of trees, 3 to be exact, as well as 7 threatened species and 41 invasive species. The worst offender endangering native trees in Lewes is the Sudden Oak Death.
Map of Lewes.
Tree removal in Lewes costs $1,478 which is 3% above the country average of $1,425.
In most cases, tree removal can be cheaper in winter, but for Lewes, in Delaware with latitude 38.7746, longitude -75.1394, it would depend on how cold your winters get. Colder weather in Northern states brings reduced demand for tree services which increases competition and reduces prices.
Lewes, Delaware has a tree ordinance regulating the removal of trees. There are just 340568 or 87 trees per person in Lewes, 19958, the preservation of all trees in the area is important. Unless your tree is an invasive species like Sudden Oak Death you will need a permit to remove a tree. Refer to your local tree ordinance here for more info.
Most home insurance coverage in Lewes, 19958 in Delaware with cover tree removal if the tree has fallen in a storm. This will not include the removal of healthy trees or neglected dead trees. If your trees are invasive like Sudden Oak Death, then they might cover you, but it will vary depending on the company used.
With 27.26% in Delaware across 14 state parks and 3 state forests there are 3 endangered species of trees and 7. With 340568 forested acres which are 27.26% of land still forested and 41 invasive tree(s) and plants like Sudden Oak Death taking a foothold, native trees like our state tree the American Holly, Ilex opaca would normally flourish are having a harder time thriving.
Lewes coordinates are 38.7746, -75.1394 and the average weather readings are the following: