Tree Removal Service in Houston, TX

Most tree removals cost about $200 to $2,000, based on national cost guides from Angi and HomeGuide, and very large or tricky trees can cost more. A small tree under 30 feet often runs $150 to $500. A medium tree of 30 to 60 feet often runs $450 to $1,200. Trees over 60 feet, or trees leaning over a house, can run $1,000 to $3,500 or more. Stump grinding is usually extra. We give you a free, itemized quote after we see the tree.

You do for trees on city property. The City of Houston requires a permit from its Urban Forestry team to remove or trim trees on city property, which includes street rights-of-way, medians and parks. That strip between the sidewalk and the street is often city property. Trees fully on your own lot are generally your decision inside Houston city limits, but HOAs, deed restrictions and nearby cities can add their own rules. We help you check before any cutting starts.

Sometimes. Many policies help pay to remove a tree when a covered storm drops it onto your house, garage, fence or another covered structure, often up to a set limit. The Texas Department of Insurance warns that many policies do not pay for tree or branch removal on their own. Insurers also often exclude damage from a dead or neglected tree. Read your policy or call your agent, and take photos before any cleanup. We give you an itemized invoice you can send to your insurer.

Get everyone out of the damaged part of the house first. Stay far away from any downed power lines and call 911 if a line is down or sparking. Report lines to CenterPoint Energy at 713-207-2222. Take photos of the tree and the damage from a safe spot, then call your insurance company. Do not climb on the roof or try to cut the tree yourself. Once the lines are safe, call us and we will plan a careful removal.

Not always. Many trees grow with a slight lean their whole lives and stay stable. A lean is a warning sign when it is new or getting worse, when soil is cracked or lifted on the side away from the lean, or when roots are broken or exposed after a storm. A tree leaning toward your house, driveway or a play area deserves a closer look. Stay clear of it and have it checked soon.

Yes, stump grinding is available with any removal or on its own. We grind the stump below the soil line so you can lay sod, plant a bed or set pavers over the spot. HomeGuide puts typical stump grinding cost at about $120 to $400 for one stump, with each extra stump costing less. We haul off the grindings or leave them for mulch, your choice.

Give it time first. After the February 2021 winter storm, Texas A&M AgriLife experts urged homeowners to wait before pruning or removing freeze-damaged plants, since many recover and the full damage takes a while to show. Scratch a twig with your thumbnail. Green under the bark is a good sign. If the tree has not leafed out by early summer, or large limbs are clearly dead and hanging over the house, it is time for a closer look.