Do you offer tree removal in Willowbrook, TX?
Yes. Sticks Tree Service takes down dead, damaged and crowding trees in Willowbrook, TX, the northwest Houston district around Willowbrook Mall, including Willow Chase Park, Centerfield and the gated townhome communities. Trey Lamar’s crew comes from the Sticks office in Cypress, minutes to the west, and plans each removal around the tight spaces these lots leave. Call 281-373-1472 for a look at the tree.
How do you remove a big tree from a tenth-acre lot?
Piece by piece. One neighborhood guide puts the typical Willowbrook lot near 4,356 square feet, with the driveway taking up much of the front yard. A mature oak on a lot like that has nowhere to land. The work goes like this:
- Clear the drop zone. Cars come out from under the canopy, patio furniture moves, and neighbors are told when work will start.
- Top down. A climber removes the smaller limbs first, then the heavy ones, each tied off and lowered so it never swings into a wall or window.
- Short trunk sections. The trunk is cut in lengths short enough to lower and carry out through a side yard that may be only a few feet wide.
- Carry and chip. Brush goes to the chipper at the curb; wood is hauled.
- Sweep up. Walks, drive and lawn are cleaned before the crew leaves.
Who has to approve a removal in Willowbrook?
Often someone other than the person who calls. Willowbrook has a large share of rentals and many gated townhome and condo associations. That means:
- Renters need the owner’s written OK before a tree comes out.
- Townhome and condo owners should check whether the tree is on their own lot or on common ground that the association manages.
- Single-family owners should check deed restrictions if a neighborhood association exists.
Then there is the city. Willowbrook is inside Houston, and the Houston Permitting Center’s PRD1001 permit applies to removing trees on city property, such as a right of way or median, or on a setback. The permit is posted 20 days before work. For a tree near the curb, ask the city first.
Signs a Willowbrook tree should come out
- Large dead limbs high in the crown and no new growth on one side
- A split where two trunks meet, or a crack running down the trunk
- Roots lifting the slab, the walk or the driveway on a small lot
- A tree leaning into a building that is closer than it was a year ago
- Fungus or soft, crumbling wood at the base
What goes into the quote?
- Tree height and trunk width
- How many roofs, walls or fences sit under it
- Side-yard width and how far each piece has to be carried
- Whether parking or a shared drive must be blocked during the work
- Dead wood that has to be lowered gently
- Haul-off and stump grinding
Around Willowbrook
- Champion Forest Park, about three miles north.
- Matzke Park, under three miles away.
- Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, a landmark in the district.
More Willowbrook tree work
If the tree can be kept, see tree trimming in Willowbrook. To finish the spot after a removal, see stump grinding in Willowbrook. The Willowbrook tree service page covers the district, and tree removal in Cypress covers the crew’s work at home base.
Sources
- Homes.com: Willowbrook neighborhood guide
- Willowbrook, Houston (Wikipedia)
- Houston Permitting Center: PRD1001
Frequently asked questions
Can a tree between two townhomes be removed?
Yes, if the owner or association approves. It is cut from the top in short pieces and lowered between the buildings.
My landlord asked me to get a quote. What do you need?
The address, the owner’s contact and a time the crew can see the tree. The written quote can go straight to the owner.
Can the street be used for the chipper?
Usually the chipper and truck park at the curb. In gated communities, the crew needs gate access arranged ahead of time.
Is a palm removal handled the same way?
Mostly. Palms are lighter at the top but tall, so the head is cut and lowered and the trunk taken down in sections.
How much notice should neighbors get?
A day or two is courteous, especially if their cars or yard sit under the tree.
What if the tree is in the right of way by the street?
Then the Houston PRD1001 permit applies. Check with the city before scheduling the work.