Do you offer tree service in Montgomery, TX?
Yes. Sticks Tree Service handles tree removal, tree trimming and stump grinding in Montgomery, from the historic streets near downtown to lake homes near Lake Conroe and the larger lots out toward the national forest. Trey Lamar’s crew comes north from the Sticks office in Cypress. To have the trees looked at, call 281-373-1472.
A small old town on the edge of the pines
Montgomery was founded in 1837, served as the first seat of Montgomery County, and was incorporated in 1848. The city calls itself the birthplace of the Texas Lone Star Flag, a claim that rests on a Stewart family account and is still debated. It is small, with 1,948 residents in the 2020 census, but it has grown fast from 621 in 2010.
The land changes here. A Houston-area real estate guide describes Montgomery as rolling hills where the Piney Woods begin, with Sam Houston National Forest nearby and Lake Conroe along the eastern edge. That mix sets the tree work: tall pines near homes, older hardwoods around historic houses, and shoreline trees on lake lots.
Three kinds of Montgomery property
Lake Conroe homes
Communities such as Bentwater and Walden on Lake Conroe put houses close to the water. Lake Conroe covers about 19,640 acres. Trees on a shoreline lot often lean toward the light over the water, sit on banks that stay wet, and stand between the house and a boathouse or seawall. The same real estate guide notes that areas near the lake or small creeks have a higher chance of flooding, so soil around these trees can stay soft.
Acreage and ranch-style lots
Buyers around Montgomery commonly look for a quarter acre or more, and older ranch houses sit on spacious lots. Here the jobs are long drives that need clearance, pines too close to a roof, and trees along a back fence or tree line.
The older town
Near the historic district, homes are older and trees may be as old as the houses. Older parts of Montgomery generally have no HOA, while newer communities such as Woodforest have active ones. Check which applies before planning work on a front-yard tree.
Services Sticks offers in Montgomery
- Tree removal in Montgomery: dead pines, leaning shoreline trees and trees in the way of building, taken down whole or in sections.
- Tree trimming in Montgomery: roof and dock clearance, deadwood removal, crown thinning and limb lifting over drives.
- Stump grinding in Montgomery: stumps ground below grade in lawns, along drives and near the water.
Pines near homes
Loblolly pine is on the City of Houston list of trees common in the region, and Montgomery sits where the Piney Woods start. Tall pines close to a house are a frequent call. A pine that has lost most of its needles, shows pitch streaming from many holes in the bark, or has a split trunk is worth having looked at before the next storm. A healthy pine with good spacing from the roof may only need a few dead limbs cut out.
Storms around Lake Conroe
During Hurricane Harvey in 2017, nearby Conroe recorded nearly 32 inches of rain. Saturated ground plus wind is when trees on lake banks and in low spots are most likely to tip. Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. After a storm, keep away from any tree touching a power line and call the utility first.
Does Montgomery require a permit to remove a tree?
No Montgomery city tree ordinance was confirmed for this page. Check with the city before removing a large tree, and check your HOA rules in communities that have them. Conroe has its own vegetation rules, but those apply in Conroe, not Montgomery.
What goes into the quote?
Each tree’s height, spread and condition, how close it stands to the house, dock, seawall or wires, whether a bucket truck can get in or the tree must be climbed, the ground near the water, the number of trees, and cleanup.
Around Montgomery
- Fernland Historical Park, opened in 2012 to keep some of the oldest buildings left in Texas.
- Davis Cottage and Museum, one of the historic buildings in the old town.
- Memory Park, a city park in Montgomery.
Nearby towns and the Cypress office
Sticks also works in tree service in Magnolia, TX and tree service in Conroe, TX. The home base is tree service in Cypress, TX. Sticks Tree Service Inc, 14120 Cypress North Houston Rd, Cypress, TX 77429, 281-373-1472.
Sources
- Montgomery, Texas (Wikipedia): founding, county seat, flag claim, population, landmarks
- HoustonProperties: City of Montgomery: Piney Woods setting, lake edge, flood note, communities, HOA notes
- Texas Ally: Montgomery: neighborhoods, lot sizes, Memory Park
- Conroe, Texas (Wikipedia): Lake Conroe size, Harvey rainfall
- City of Houston: Native and Adopted Plants
Frequently asked questions
Does Sticks Tree Service work on Lake Conroe properties in Montgomery?
Yes. Shoreline lots near Lake Conroe are part of the Montgomery service area. Call 281-373-1472 to schedule.
Can a tree leaning over the water be removed without dropping it in the lake?
Yes. The crew climbs the tree and lowers pieces by rope back toward land instead of letting them fall into the water.
Is a tall pine close to my house dangerous?
Not always. Spacing, lean and health matter more than height. A walk-around look tells whether it needs trimming, watching or removal.
My home is in an older part of Montgomery. Do I need HOA approval?
Older parts of Montgomery generally have no HOA, but check your deed and ask the city before removing a large tree.
Can one visit cover a lake lot and a second property in town?
Ask when you call. Two nearby addresses can often be looked at on the same trip.
How soon after a storm can a downed tree be cleared?
As soon as any power line involved has been made safe by the utility and the crew can reach the site.