Sticks Tree Service Inc. provides tree service in Katy, TX, with most of its Katy work on the north side of I-10 along FM 529 and the Grand Parkway, about 20 miles from the Sticks office in Cypress. Trey Lamar’s crews remove dead and storm-damaged trees, trim oaks away from roofs, grind stumps and take emergency calls when a tree comes down on a north Katy house. Call 281-373-1472 for an estimate.
How do the crews get to Katy?
From the old center of Katy, a public route planner puts the office at about 21 miles and 34 minutes: onto I-10 briefly, north on the Grand Parkway about 5 miles, east on FM 529 about 4 miles, then up Barker Cypress, West Road and Telge Road to Cypress North Houston Road. North Katy neighborhoods along FM 529 and the Grand Parkway are closer than that, which is why that side of Katy gets the most visits. Jobs south of I-10 and toward Fulshear are taken as the schedule allows; see Fulshear and Brookshire.
What are Katy’s trees like?
Katy grew up as a rice-farming town on the Katy Prairie, open grassland with few native trees outside the creek bottoms. Almost every tree in a Katy subdivision was planted, which shapes the work:
- Young planted oaks in newer north Katy communities. Live oaks and red oaks set out by the builder, now ten to twenty years old and growing fast. They need structural pruning to keep one strong trunk, and clearance as they reach the roof.
- Trees planted too close. A small tree two feet from the slab or the drive looked fine at closing; twenty years later its roots and limbs are a problem.
- Wind exposure. With no old woods to break the wind, young trees on open prairie lots take hard gusts and can split at weak forks.
- Older Katy streets. Near the original town and along the old highway, mature pecans, oaks and pines carry the usual problems of age: dead wood, decay and heavy limbs.
- Soaked clay. Katy’s prairie soil drains slowly. After heavy rain, shallow-rooted planted trees tip more easily.
Landmarks along the way include Katy Mills and the Typhoon Texas water park near I-10 and the Grand Parkway, and Mary Jo Peckham Park in the older part of town.
What services does Sticks provide in Katy?
Tree removal in Katy covers dead, split and badly placed trees. Tree trimming in Katy covers structural pruning of young trees, roof clearance and thinning. Stump grinding in Katy clears stumps for sod or a replacement tree. For a tree that looks unhealthy, start with tree health and pruning.
What if a tree falls on a Katy house?
Get everyone out of the area under the tree, stay away from any downed power line and report it to the electric utility, and call 911 if anyone is hurt or a line is sparking. Take photos before anything is moved, and call your insurance company. Then call 281-373-1472. The crew takes the weight off the house first, lowering the tree in pieces, then clears the drive and cleans up. Katy is about a 30-minute drive, and after a widespread storm the calls with a tree on a house come first. More on what to do is on emergency tree service and storm damage tree removal.
Are there tree rules in Katy?
The City of Katy is a small city; much of what people call Katy, including most north Katy subdivisions, is unincorporated Harris, Waller or Fort Bend County. The City of Katy’s own tree rules were not reviewed for this page. Most Katy communities have deed restrictions and an association that reviews front-yard tree removals and replacements. Ask the association first; Trey’s crew can give you the species, size and condition for the request.
When should Katy oaks be pruned?
Texas A&M Forest Service advises against pruning or wounding oaks from February through June, when oak wilt spreads most easily. With so many planted oaks in Katy, structural pruning is best done late summer through winter. Hurricane season starts June 1, so dead wood and weak forks are best handled before then.
Nearby areas
From Katy, Sticks Tree Service also works north in Hockley and Bridgeland, east in Copperfield and Towne Lake, and west in Brookshire. For the area overview see tree service in Northwest Houston; for every service, tree service in Cypress, TX.
What goes into the quote?
- Number of trees and whether they need shaping, clearance or removal
- How close each tree is to the house, the drive and the fence
- Access through side gates on narrow lots
- Stumps to grind before replanting
- Wood and brush to haul
Sources
- Katy, Texas (Wikipedia)
- Katy Prairie Conservancy
- Texas A&M Forest Service: oak wilt
- Community Impact (Katy North): Houston-area trees and Hurricane Beryl
Frequently asked questions
Which part of Katy does Sticks Tree Service cover most?
North Katy, along FM 529 and the Grand Parkway, which is the closest side to the Cypress office. Jobs south of I-10 are taken as the schedule allows.
How far is Katy from the Sticks office?
About 21 miles and 34 minutes from the old town center, by the Grand Parkway, FM 529 and Telge Road. North Katy neighborhoods are closer.
My builder-planted oak is growing two trunks. Should it be pruned?
Yes, while it is young. Choosing one main trunk and shortening the rival now prevents a split later, and it is a small job on a young tree.
Can a tree that fell on my Katy house be removed?
Yes. Make everyone safe, take photos and call your insurer, then call 281-373-1472. The crew lowers the tree off the house in pieces and cleans up.
Is my Katy address inside the City of Katy?
Possibly not. Much of what is called Katy is unincorporated Harris, Waller or Fort Bend County. Your tax statement shows which.
Does my Katy HOA need to approve a tree removal?
Most Katy communities review front-yard removals and replacements. Ask the association before the work is booked.
When should Katy oaks be trimmed?
Late summer through winter. Texas A&M Forest Service advises avoiding oak pruning from February through June because of oak wilt.
Sticks Tree Service Inc, 14120 Cypress North Houston Rd, Cypress, TX 77429. Phone 281-373-1472.