Do you offer Tree Removal in Waller, TX?
Yes. Sticks Tree Service removes dead, damaged and unwanted trees in Waller, both in the older streets near the center of town and in newer neighborhoods such as Mallard Crossing, Creekridge, Jubilee and Ranch Country Estates. Trey Lamar’s crew comes up US 290 from the Sticks yard in Cypress, sizes up each tree, and gives a written quote first. Call 281-373-1472.
Old Waller and new Waller
Waller was platted in 1884 and incorporated as a city in October 1947, according to the City of Waller. The older part of town has a mature canopy of big trees planted over generations; the newer subdivisions have more uniform plantings that are still growing up. Those two halves of town produce very different removal calls.
In the older streets, the typical job is a large tree that has stood for decades and is now in decline: a dead top, a hollow trunk, or a limb hanging over a roof that was not there when the tree was young. In the newer neighborhoods it is more often a tree planted too close to the house, a storm-cracked young tree, or one that never established and died standing.
Creeks, low ground and wet roots
Waller County is drained by Clear, Spring, Walnut and Cedar creeks, with the Brazos River on its western edge, and parts of the county lie in the 100-year floodplain. A tree that has had its roots underwater after a heavy rain, or that sits on a creek bank that has washed, can lose its grip on the soil. If a tree near water has started to lean or the soil has heaved at its base, have it looked at before the next storm.
How Trey’s crew removes a tree in Waller
- Look at the setting. Old-town lots often have a big tree near the street, overhead wires and an older house close by. Newer lots may have a tight backyard with a wood fence on three sides.
- Choose the method. A tree with room around it may be felled whole. A tree over a roof is taken down piece by piece and lowered.
- Clean up. Limbs and trunk wood are cut, loaded and hauled, and the ground is raked.
- Finish the spot. The stump can be ground if you want the area level; see stump grinding in Waller.
Signs a Waller tree may need to come down
- No leaves on a large part of the crown in the growing season
- Bark falling away in sheets, or mushrooms growing from the trunk or roots
- A crack that runs down through a fork in the trunk
- A new lean, or soil lifted on one side of the base
- Large dead limbs over the house, driveway or street
City rules and HOA rules
No City of Waller tree ordinance turned up in research for this page, so ask the city before removing a large tree inside city limits, especially near the street. In a deed-restricted neighborhood, check with the HOA as well. Sticks can provide the tree’s species, size and condition to include with a request.
What goes into the quote?
- Trunk width, height and the direction of lean
- Roofs, fences, wires and cars within reach of the tree
- Access from the street or alley to the tree
- Whether the wood is sound or rotten
- Stump grinding and haul-off, if wanted
Around Waller
- Zube Park, with its splash pad and ball fields.
- Melanee Smith Memorial Library, serving Waller since 1957.
- The historical markers for the 1850s railroad, South Texas Baptist College (1895) and Reid’s Prairie Baptist Church (1890).
Keep reading
For pruning instead of removal, see tree trimming in Waller. Home base: tree service in Cypress, TX and tree removal in Cypress. Sticks Tree Service Inc, 14120 Cypress North Houston Rd, Cypress, TX 77429, phone 281-373-1472.
Sources
- City of Waller: history: platted 1884, incorporated 1947, library
- Texas Ally: Waller: subdivisions, canopy, parks, markers
- Texas Porch: Waller County flood zones: creeks, Brazos River, floodplain
Frequently asked questions
Does the City of Waller require a permit to remove a tree?
No Waller tree ordinance was found in research for this page, which is not the same as there being none. Call the city before removing a large tree, especially one near the street.
A big old tree in front of my Waller house has a dead top. Does it have to come down?
Not always. Some trees with a dead top can be reduced and kept for years. Others are hollow or cracked below the dead part. The walk-through tells which.
My tree is by a creek and has started to lean. What should I do?
Have it checked soon, and keep people and cars out from under it. A new lean near water can mean the roots are losing their hold.
Can a tree in a fenced Waller backyard be removed without a big machine?
Yes. Trees in tight yards are taken down in sections and carried out, so a large machine is not always needed.
How long does a removal take?
One average tree is often a part-day job; large trees or hard access take longer.
Will my yard be cleaned up?
Yes. Wood and debris are cleared and hauled unless you ask to keep firewood.