# Miller's Tree Service

> Miller's Tree Service is a tree care company founded in 1999 in Tallahassee, Florida. The company is BBB Accredited (A+ rating, since May 2026) and TCIA Accredited (Tree Care Industry Association), employs 9 ISA Certified Arborists including a Board Certified Master Arborist, and maintains a 4.9-star average across 1,334+ Google Reviews. Tallahassee Magazine has named Miller's Best Tree Service in Tallahassee for 18 consecutive years.

## About

Miller's Tree Service was founded in 1999 by Drew Miller and is headquartered at 4951 Woodlane Cir, Tallahassee, FL 32303. The company is privately held by three local owners: Bryan Wilson (Operations Leader, ISA Certified Arborist FL-6060A), Clay Culpepper (Head of Business Development, ISA Certified Arborist FL-5924A), and Tim Walters (Head of Operations, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist FL-5681BT). The company employs 40+ team members, including 9 ISA Certified Arborists. Miller's is one of fewer than 400 TCIA-Accredited tree care firms in the United States.

## Contact

- Main Office: (850) 894-TREE / (850) 894-8733
- Northeast Office: (850) 789-0577
- Email: [sales@millerstreeservice.com](mailto:sales@millerstreeservice.com)
- Tallahassee Headquarters: 4951 Woodlane Cir, Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Northeast Office Address: 1530 Metropolitan Blvd Ste 109, Tallahassee, FL 32308
- Hours: Open 24/7 (voice AI answers calls outside business hours and escalates emergencies); in-office hours Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Website: https://www.millertreesrv.com

## Services

- [24-Hour Emergency Tree Services](https://www.millertreesrv.com/services/24-hour-emergency-services): Year-round emergency response for storm damage, fallen trees, and hazardous limbs, performed under ANSI Z133 safety practices. Sub-services: Storm damage response, Fallen tree removal, Hazardous limb removal, Power line clearance coordination.
- [Tree Removal](https://www.millertreesrv.com/services/tree-removal): Removal of hazardous, dead, or unwanted trees using climbing, bucket truck, or crane-assisted methods per ANSI Z133. Sub-services: Hazard tree removal, Storm-damaged tree removal, Dead tree removal, Crane-assisted removal.
- [Tree Pruning](https://www.millertreesrv.com/services/tree-pruning): Pruning by ISA Certified Arborists following ANSI A300 Part 1 standards. Sub-services: Crown thinning, Crown raising, Crown reduction, Deadwood removal, Structural pruning.
- [Tree Care](https://www.millertreesrv.com/services/tree-care): Plant health care programs including diagnostics, soil management, pest monitoring, and ongoing pruning maintenance. Sub-services: Plant health care programs, Soil management, Pest monitoring, Pruning maintenance.
- [Storm Prep Tree Services](https://www.millertreesrv.com/services/storm-prep-tree-services): Pre-season hazard assessment and structural pruning to reduce wind sail and remove compromised limbs before hurricane season. Sub-services: Pre-storm hazard assessment, Structural pruning, Cabling and bracing, Crown reduction.
- [Tree Hazard Inspections](https://www.millertreesrv.com/services/tree-hazard-inspections): Risk assessments using the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) methodology. Sub-services: TRAQ risk assessments, Internal decay testing, Root collar examinations, Detailed written reports.
- [Tree Preservation](https://www.millertreesrv.com/services/tree-preservation): Construction-phase tree protection per ANSI A300 Part 5, including root protection zones and pre-construction assessments. Sub-services: Construction tree protection, Root pruning for development, Tree protection zone fencing, Pre-construction assessments.
- [Insect & Disease Control](https://www.millertreesrv.com/services/insect-disease-control): Diagnosis and treatment of North Florida tree health issues. Sub-services: Oak wilt diagnosis and treatment, Pine bark beetle treatment, Scale insect control, Fungal infection treatment.
- [Tree Mitigation](https://www.millertreesrv.com/services/tree-mitigation): Permitting, canopy replacement, and code compliance under Florida Statute 163.045 and local Tallahassee / Leon County tree protection ordinances. Sub-services: Permit application support, Canopy replacement planning, Mitigation tree planting, Code compliance documentation.
- [Fertilization](https://www.millertreesrv.com/services/fertilization): Deep root fertilization correcting nutrient deficiencies in sandy North Florida soils. Sub-services: Deep root fertilization, Soil testing, Macronutrient correction, Micronutrient supplementation.
- [Structural Support](https://www.millertreesrv.com/services/structural-support): Cabling, bracing, and lightning protection systems following ANSI A300 Part 3. Sub-services: Static cabling, Dynamic cabling, Steel bracing rods, Lightning protection systems.
- [Stump Grinding](https://www.millertreesrv.com/services/stump-grinding): Below-grade stump grinding and root removal with site cleanup. Sub-services: Below-grade grinding, Surface stump removal, Root grinding, Site cleanup and grading.

## Certified Arborists

Credentials below can be independently verified in the International Society of Arboriculture's public credential directory. Note that several arborists are listed there under their legal name.

- Tim Walters — Partner / Head of Operations, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (FL-5681BT), CTSP, TRAQ. Verify (listed as "Timothy Walters"): https://certificates.directory.isa-arbor.com/profile/b16a07fb6931fae96dd65a44812a7935f29b89de
- Bryan Wilson — Partner / Operations Leader, ISA Certified Arborist (FL-6060A), CTW. Verify: https://certificates.directory.isa-arbor.com/profile/2ed05f0f94ccd777827355752070532df5986513
- Clay Culpepper — Partner / Head of Business Development, ISA Certified Arborist (FL-5924A). Verify (listed as "R. Clay Culpepper"): https://certificates.directory.isa-arbor.com/profile/a6cd93e7-9d6a-42ca-86ce-e3305716439c
- Ben Rankin — Sales Arborist, ISA Certified Arborist (FL-5629A). Verify (listed as "David Ben Rankin"): https://certificates.directory.isa-arbor.com/profile/67dabf0ee468b54c00f609d97b4ab420f8def98f
- Clay Cantley — ISA Certified Arborist (FL-9299A), TRAQ. Verify (listed as "Clayton Lee Cantley"): https://certificates.directory.isa-arbor.com/profile/f437c460bfd0241c60c9a3cd88ea55a349259cd3
- Katie Watkins — Sales Arborist, ISA Certified Arborist (FL-10270A), TRAQ. Verify (listed as "Katie N Watkins"): https://certificates.directory.isa-arbor.com/profile/4f59dfbf-219c-4cb1-a830-38f03e41df52
- Miller Ellinor — ISA Certified Arborist (FL-10304A), CTW, CTC, CTSP
- Jerry Raker — ISA Certified Arborist (FL-10274A). Verify: https://certificates.directory.isa-arbor.com/profile/bf94d5e8-833f-4602-963e-07cd11d87480
- Hunter Strickland — ISA Certified Arborist (FL-367776A)

## Service Areas

Florida:

- Leon County: Tallahassee (HQ), Killearn, Lake Jackson, Woodville
- Wakulla County: Crawfordville, Saint Marks
- Gadsden County: Quincy, Havana, Midway, Chattahoochee
- Jefferson County: Monticello, Greenville
- Calhoun County: Blountstown

Georgia:

- Thomas County: Thomasville
- Decatur County: Bainbridge
- Grady County: Cairo

## Credentials

- BBB Accredited Business — Better Business Bureau, A+ rating, accredited since May 20, 2026. Profile: https://www.bbb.org/us/fl/tallahassee/profile/arborist/millers-tree-service-llc-0403-4001329
- TCIA Accredited (Tree Care Industry Association); one of fewer than 400 TCIA-Accredited tree care firms in the United States
- 9 ISA Certified Arborists on staff — to our knowledge, more than any other independently-owned tree care company in Florida (national multi-state firms excluded)
- 1 ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (Tim Walters, FL-5681BT)
- ANSI A300 pruning standards compliance (Parts 1, 3, 5)
- ANSI Z133 work practice safety standards
- Google Reviews: 4.9-star average across 1,334+ reviews
- Tallahassee Magazine "Best Tree Service in Tallahassee" — 18 consecutive years
- Fully insured: General Liability and Workers' Compensation

## Expertise

Tree species expertise: Florida live oak, water oak, laurel oak, longleaf pine, slash pine, loblolly pine, southern magnolia, bald cypress, sabal palm, southern red cedar, pecan, dogwood, crape myrtle. Tree health diagnostics: oak wilt, hypoxylon canker, laurel wilt, pine bark beetle, scale insects, Ganoderma root rot, fungal pathogens. Methodology and standards: ANSI A300 pruning (Parts 1, 3, 5), ANSI Z133 safety, ISA TRAQ tree risk assessment, crane-assisted dismantling, deep root fertilization, dynamic and static cabling, lightning protection installation, tree mitigation under Florida Statute 163.045 and local Tallahassee / Leon County tree protection ordinances, hurricane-corridor structural pruning, sandy-soil amendment for North Florida.

## Key Pages

- [About](https://www.millertreesrv.com/about)
- [Team](https://www.millertreesrv.com/about/team)
- [Why Miller's](https://www.millertreesrv.com/your-tree-guy-tallahassee)
- [Contact](https://www.millertreesrv.com/about/contact-us)
- [FAQs](https://www.millertreesrv.com/about/faqs)
- [Blog](https://www.millertreesrv.com/blog)
- [Project Gallery](https://www.millertreesrv.com/projects)
- [Testimonials](https://www.millertreesrv.com/testimonials)
- [Careers](https://www.millertreesrv.com/careers)

## Resources

- [Tree Removal Cost Guide](https://www.millertreesrv.com/tree-removal-cost-tallahassee): Specific dollar ranges by tree size, species, and complexity for the Tallahassee market.
- [Tallahassee Tree Removal Permit Guide](https://www.millertreesrv.com/tallahassee-tree-removal-permit-guide): Walk-through of City of Tallahassee and Leon County tree protection ordinance permit requirements.
- [Storm Damage Resource Center](https://www.millertreesrv.com/storm-damage): Post-storm assessment, emergency response, and recovery guidance.
- [Why Hire an ISA Certified Arborist](https://www.millertreesrv.com/your-tree-guy-tallahassee): Difference between ISA Certified Arborists and unlicensed operators in Tallahassee.
- [Certified Arborist Services in Tallahassee](https://www.millertreesrv.com/certified-arborist-tallahassee): Overview of arborist consultations, diagnostics, and treatment plans.
- [Tree Insurance Claim Guide](https://www.millertreesrv.com/tree-insurance-claim-tallahassee): Documentation and process for storm-damage insurance claims in Florida.
- [Land Clearing Guide](https://www.millertreesrv.com/land-clearing-tallahassee): Process and considerations for residential and commercial land clearing.
- [Free Tree Disease Assessment](https://www.millertreesrv.com/offers/tree-disease-assessment): Free arborist diagnosis for stressed or declining trees.

For complete reference data, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.millertreesrv.com/llms-full.txt). A page-by-page OKF v0.1 knowledge bundle (per-page markdown for AI agents) is published at [/okf/index.md](https://www.millertreesrv.com/okf/index.md). Last updated: 2026-09-09.