Big Fish and Little Fish
Tree and Lawn Service LLC
Licensed and Insured
170+ Google Reviews
Alachua County's Trusted Tree Experts Since 2017
Big Fish & Little Fish serves Gainesville with the same 5-star care our clients have come to count on. Over 154 Google reviews, licensed and insured, free estimates, and 24/7 emergency response. Gainesville is part of our regular service area and we show up ready.
Call (904) 838-3508Gainesville is a big tree city. The live oaks that line residential streets and shade properties near the University of Florida are beautiful right up until one of them becomes a problem. Sprawling canopies grow into rooflines. Roots push against driveways and foundations. Summer tropical storms roll through Alachua County and bring limbs down fast. Whether you're managing an older home near campus, a newer property out in the suburbs, or a commercial building with trees pressing against the structure, the issues are real and they need a professional.
These are the calls we get from Gainesville property owners. If one of them fits your situation, you're in the right place.
A storm dropped a tree or a limb on your property: Gainesville gets hit with tropical storms and heavy summer squalls. When a tree comes down, you need someone who can respond fast and handle it safely. We're available 24/7.
A live oak that keeps getting bigger: Gainesville's iconic oaks are everywhere. They're also some of the most demanding trees to manage. When branches start threatening your roof, gutters, or nearby structures, it's time to call a professional crew.
A tree that's dead or clearly declining: Dead trees don't fall on a schedule. One hard wind event is all it takes. If you've got a tree that looks like it's losing the fight, getting it down now is far cheaper than dealing with the damage later.
A stump you're ready to be done with: Stumps sitting in Gainesville yards attract insects, trip up foot traffic, and make mowing harder than it needs to be. We grind them down and get your yard looking clean.
We've been handling tree jobs since 2017. We make the drive to Gainesville regularly because this is a real part of our service area, not an afterthought. Call (904) 838-3508 for a free estimate or fill out the form above.
Tell us about your Gainesville property and what you need done. We'll get back to you fast with a free, no-obligation estimate. Prefer to talk? Call (904) 838-3508 anytime, 24/7.
Gainesville is about 45 minutes from our base in Glen St. Mary, and we make that drive regularly. We're not a crew that takes Gainesville calls as a rare favor. This market is on our route, our schedule, and our radar. When you book with us, you get the same crew that local homeowners in Baker County trust, showing up ready and on time.
Tree work on a residential or commercial property carries real risk. W.A. Fish and the crew are fully licensed and insured on every job. You're covered, your property is covered, and there are no surprises. We've built a 5.0-star reputation since 2017 because we take that accountability seriously on every single job, Gainesville included.
A lot of tree crews do the work and leave the mess for you to sort out. That's not how we operate. Every job ends with a full cleanup: debris hauled away, site clear, your Gainesville property looking better than when we showed up. That's the standard on every job, no matter the size.
Gainesville is the largest city in our service area and one of the most tree-heavy markets we work in. The city sits in Alachua County, where mature live oaks and loblolly pines are part of nearly every residential property. The University of Florida campus and surrounding neighborhoods have decades-old canopies, and the surrounding suburbs are growing fast. We make the drive to Gainesville on a regular basis and we treat every Gainesville job with the same care we bring to our home turf in Baker County.
Dead trees, storm-damaged oaks, pines that have outgrown their space. We assess every angle, take the tree down in sections when space is tight, and haul every piece of debris away the same day. Licensed and insured on every job. Call (904) 838-3508 for a free estimate.
Learn more about Tree Service
Gainesville's live oaks grow wide and fast. When branches start pushing into your roofline, crowding gutters, or rubbing shingles, it's time for a trim that does more than clear the way. We cut what's creating a hazard and leave the tree structurally sound for the next storm season. Call (904) 838-3508.
Learn more about Landscaping
That leftover oak stump is a trip hazard, a pest invitation, and something you work around every time you mow. We grind below the surface so you can replant, lay sod, or just mow without obstacles. Any size stump, any Gainesville property. Call (904) 838-3508 for a free estimate.
Learn more about Forestry Service
When a storm drops a tree on your roof, puts a limb through a fence, or leaves something leaning that wasn't there yesterday, call us. We're available 24/7, we know the Gainesville drive, and we show up with the right equipment to get the hazard handled safely. Call (904) 838-3508 any time.
Learn more about Lawn Care
Prepping a lot for construction, clearing overgrown acreage, or removing trees and brush from a commercial site before a build. We handle land clearing and forestry mulching across Gainesville and Alachua County, including multi-acre jobs. Call (904) 838-3508 and we'll tell you straight which approach fits your property.
Learn more about Demolition
We're a licensed demolition contractor, and for Gainesville commercial or residential projects that involve structure demolition alongside tree and land work, we handle both sides. Site cleanup, debris haul-off, and full tear-down services in Alachua County. Call (904) 838-3508 to talk through your project and get a free estimate.
Learn more about Debris Removal
Real reviews from property owners who called us for tree work. See why they trust us with their trees.
When you call Big Fish & Little Fish, you reach W.A. Fish directly. No call center, no subcontractors, no crew that showed up because someone else booked the job. W.A. started this company in 2017 and every job since has been done the same way: licensed and insured on every property, honest price up front, and the site left clean before anyone goes home. Gainesville is not a market we dabble in. It is a regular part of our service area, and we bring the same fully-equipped crew that Baker County homeowners have trusted for going on a decade. The 154+ Google reviews at 5.0 stars reflect what happens when you hold that standard on every single job, including the ones that required a 45-minute drive to get there.
Call (904) 838-3508
Getting professional tree work done shouldn't be complicated. Here's how we keep it simple.
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Call us at (904) 838-3508 or fill out the form above. Tell us about your Gainesville property and what you're dealing with. We respond fast.
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We come to your Gainesville property at no charge. We walk the site, look at the work, and give you a clear price with no obligation and no hidden fees.
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You approve, we schedule. On the day of the job, we show up on time with the right crew and equipment for your specific job. We handle everything from start to finish.
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All debris is hauled away. Your Gainesville property is clean when we leave. No mess, no leftover stumps, no follow-up calls needed.
Here's what Gainesville property owners ask us most.
We make the drive to Gainesville regularly and we're ready to take a look at your property. Call Big Fish & Little Fish at (904) 838-3508 or request a free estimate online. No cost, no obligation, and we'll come out to your Gainesville property and give you a real price before any work starts.
Licensed & Insured
170+ Google Reviews
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Big Fish & Little Fish Tree & Lawn Service is a family-owned tree service company based in Glen St. Mary, Florida. We provide professional tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, land clearing, and lawn care across Baker County and Northeast Florida. Licensed, insured, and available 24/7 for emergencies.
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