$2,150Memorial
Storm-split water oak over the driveway
Crane-assisted removal of a 65-ft oak split in a June storm, resting over the driveway. Removed, chipped, and hauled in one day.
Pricing
What tree work actually costs.
Nobody publishes real numbers, so estimates feel like a lottery. Here are the honest ranges we quote in Houston, plus recent jobs with the actual price we charged.
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$800 – $1,800
Based on typical tree removal jobs in our area. Your written quote pins it down exactly, free.
Get My Exact Price →Full price guide
Tree Removal
Small tree (under 30 ft)$400 – $800
Medium tree (30–60 ft)$800 – $1,800
Large tree (60 ft and up)$1,800 – $4,500+
Height sets the base price. What pushes a job toward the top of the range is what's underneath: a tree over the house, a fence, or power lines takes rigging and time that an open-yard drop doesn't. Haul-away is included either way.
Get an exact price for your tree →Tree Trimming & Pruning
Small tree or single-limb work$250 – $450
Medium canopy, full prune$450 – $900
Large canopy or multiple trees$900 – $1,800
Priced by how much canopy we touch. Clearing one limb off the roof sits at the low end. A full structural prune of a mature oak, with deadwood out and the canopy raised and thinned, is the high end. A tree that hasn't been pruned in 5+ years usually needs the fuller job once, then cheap upkeep after.
Get an exact price for your tree →Stump Grinding
Under 15 in. diameter$150 – $250
15–30 in. diameter$250 – $400
Over 30 in. or multiple stumps$400+ (multi-stump discount)
Measured across the widest point at ground level, surface roots included. We grind 6 to 8 inches below grade, deeper if you're replanting. Second and third stumps on the same visit cost less because the machine is already there.
Get an exact price for your tree →Hedge & Shrub Trimming
Up to 25 ft of hedge line$95 – $180
25–75 ft of hedge line$180 – $320
Full-property shrub program$320 – $600
Priced by hedge length and height. A yearly-maintained hedge trims fast. One that's gone woody and needs a hard reset takes longer the first visit, then drops to the low end on repeat visits. Debris removal is always included.
Get an exact price for your tree →Land & Lot Clearing
Side yard or fence line$500 – $1,200
Quarter-acre lot$1,200 – $2,800
Half acre and upQuoted after walk-through
Depends on how thick the growth is and whether debris gets chipped on site or hauled out. Light brush runs cheaper per foot than a lot with volunteer trees that need cutting. We quote by the project after walking it, not by the hour.
Get an exact price for your tree →Emergency Tree Service
Hanging limb secured or removed$300 – $700
Tree off structure, no crane$800 – $2,500
Crane-assisted removal$2,500 – $6,000+
Emergency work costs more than planned work because we drop other jobs and bring extra equipment. If a tree hit a structure, your homeowner's insurance likely covers it. We photograph everything and write invoices adjusters accept.
Get an exact price for your tree →Every estimate is free and in writing. The price we quote is the price you pay. No fuel surcharges and no surprise cleanup fees. Emergency hazards get secured first, paperwork comes after.
Recent jobs, real prices
Pulled from this year's work orders so you can calibrate what your job might run.
$780The Heights
Canopy raise on twin live oaks
Two mature live oaks pruned for roof and sidewalk clearance on a narrow historic lot. No lawn damage, all clippings hauled.
$1,320Katy
Backyard pine removal plus stump
50-ft pine between fence lines, dropped in sections, stump ground 8 inches below grade and backfilled with chips.
$340Sugar Land
90-ft hedge line reset
Overgrown ligustrum hedge brought back to 6 ft with clean faces and edges ahead of an HOA review. Debris removed same day.
What moves the number
Tree size and height
Taller, wider trees take more time, more rigging, and more cleanup. Size is the biggest single factor in price.
Access and location
A tree in an open front yard costs less than one squeezed between a fence, a roofline, and power lines. Crane or lift access changes the plan.
Condition and risk
Storm-damaged, dead, or leaning trees need slower, more controlled work to keep your property safe.
Cleanup and haul-away
Chipping, hauling, and log removal are included in our quotes. If you'd rather keep firewood or chips, say so and the price comes down.
Payment, simply
No deposits on standard residential jobs. You pay by card, check, or bank transfer after the work is done and you've walked the yard with the crew lead. Insurance-claim storm work? We document everything and provide itemized invoices your adjuster will accept.
Ways to keep the price down
Bundle trees together
The crew and equipment are already in your yard, so tree number two and three cost less than the first. Neighbors splitting a visit works the same way.
Keep the wood
If you want firewood or free mulch chips, tell us. Skipping the haul-away knocks a real chunk off the price.
Be flexible on timing
If the job isn't urgent, let us slot it into a light week. Winter is usually the cheapest season for big removals.
Don't wait on a sick tree
A standing dead tree gets more dangerous and more expensive every month. Removing it early is the cheaper version of the same job.
Pricing questions we get a lot
Do you charge for estimates?
No. Every estimate is free, written, and good for 30 days.
Do you require a deposit?
Not on standard residential jobs. You pay when the work is done and you've walked the yard with the crew lead.
Does insurance cover storm damage?
Often, yes. If a tree hits a structure, most homeowner policies cover removal. We document the damage, photograph everything, and give you an itemized invoice your adjuster can work with.
Will you match a lower bid?
Ask us. If another insured company quotes the same scope for less, we'll usually meet it or tell you honestly why their number worries us.
Ready for a free estimate?
Tell us about the job and we'll get back to you with straightforward pricing, no pressure.