Miami-Dade County · Florida
Tree removal in Westchester, FL
Westchester, in Miami-Dade County: 47 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across Miami-Dade County
- 47
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Miami-Dade County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 75 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 47 |
| Tornado reports | 16 |
Full record for Miami-Dade County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Miami-Dade County
| Hurricanes | Very high |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Homes in Westchester
| Households | 17,550 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1971 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Florida Power & Light Co |
|---|---|
| City of Homestead |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Westchester
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1971, among older trees
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- What changes the price?
- Removal day
- Should it come down?
- Arborist assessment
Rules in Florida
Florida: no statewide tree-work license turned up in our research, so proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation is the thing to ask for.
Florida: with an ISA-certified arborist’s or licensed landscape architect’s written finding of unacceptable risk, a city or county may not require a permit to remove a tree at a single-family home (section 163.045). Permits
Claim complaints: Florida Department of Financial Services.