Tree Removal in Houston, TX
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About Tree Removal in Houston
Removals in Houston are driven by storms and by big trees planted too close to the house on clay that doesn't anchor them well. After a hurricane or a hard windstorm we take out trees that split, uprooted or lost so much canopy they won't recover. The rest of the year it's declining water oaks over the roof, pines killed by drought and beetles, or oaks showing oak wilt. Houston lots are tight, so most removals are rigged down in sections over the roof, fence and power drop rather than felled, with a crane on the big close-access trees.
What grows in Houston: Houston is a bayou city on heavy gumbo clay with a long, humid growing season, so its trees get big fast. The common canopy is live oak, water oak, southern magnolia, crape myrtle and pine, much of it full-grown in the older established neighborhoods and exposed to Gulf hurricane wind every summer and fall.
What our Tree Removal service includes
- ✓Safe removal of dead, diseased, or hazardous trees of any size
- ✓Full debris cleanup and haul-away included
- ✓Protection of surrounding property, landscaping, and structures
- ✓Stump cutting to ground level at no extra charge on most jobs
Why Houston homeowners call us for Tree Removal
- ⛈Storm damage — fallen or leaning trees creating an immediate hazard
- 🔴Dead or diseased trees threatening your home or fence line
- 🏠Tree roots damaging foundations, driveways, or sewer lines
- 🔨Clearing land for construction, pools, or landscaping projects
The most common removal issue we see in Houston
On Houston's gumbo clay a tree that leans suddenly after a wet stretch is a different problem from one that's always leaned. New lean with soil cracking or lifting at the base means the root plate is failing in the saturated clay, and that tree should come out before the next storm. We check the base, not just the canopy, before we tell you it can wait.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Houston?
The City of Houston doesn't require a permit to remove a tree on private residential property. Deed restrictions or an HOA may have rules, so check those; trees in the public right-of-way are a separate city matter.
My tree is leaning after the rain \u2014 should I worry?
A sudden lean with cracked or lifted soil at the base on Houston clay usually means the root plate is failing. That's a remove-before-the-next-storm situation. A long-standing lean is less urgent but worth an inspection.
Can you remove a tree right next to my house?
Yes. On tight Houston lots we rig the tree down in sections with ropes and a crane where needed, lowering limbs in a controlled way over the roof, fence and power drop instead of dropping them.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Sticks Tree Service Inc. is fully licensed and insured for all tree work in TX.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes — free on-site estimates with no obligation to book.
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What Tree Removal costs in Houston:
Removals in Houston generally run $900-$3,500. A large close-access tree craned or rigged over the house is at the high end; a smaller tree with a drop zone is lower. Sealed handling for suspected oak wilt and stump grinding are quoted separately. Free written estimate.
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