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Tree Service in Houston, TX

Compare 10 local tree service pros. Typical service: $195–$545.

Top Tree Service Companies in Houston

  1. 1.TNT Tree Service

    5.0★ (194 reviews)

    5.0★ from 194 reviews

    +12812368733Website

  2. 2.K&R TREE SERVICE PROS

    4.9★ (154 reviews)

    4.9★ from 154 reviews

    +14092290550Website

  3. 3.Trees Over Houston, LLC

    5.0★ (138 reviews)

    5.0★ from 138 reviews

    +13468998733Website

  4. 4.Professional Tree Care

    5.0★ (109 reviews)

    5.0★ from 109 reviews

    +12817955917Website

  5. 5.Best Choice Tree Service

    4.9★ (77 reviews)

    4.9★ from 77 reviews

    +18329571509Website

  6. 6.Valerio's Tree Service & More

    4.8★ (70 reviews)

    4.8★ from 70 reviews

    +18327872221Website

  7. 7.Gomez Tree Service LLC

    4.9★ (27 reviews)

    4.9★ from 27 reviews

    +12817949996Website

  8. 8.Manuel’s Tree & Landscaping Services

    5.0★ (8 reviews)

    5.0★ from 8 reviews

    +13462795574Website

  9. 9.Sequoias Tree Expert

    2.6★ (63 reviews)

    2.6★ from 63 reviews

    +18324638951Website

  10. 10.Tree-Mendus Tree Service

    4.0★ (4 reviews)

    4.0★ from 4 reviews

    +12816863496Website

Tree Service Cost in Houston

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Houston
Tree trimming$195–$545/job
Tree removal$311–$1,167/job
Stump grinding$117–$350/job
Storm damage removal$389–$1,556/job

Tree Service prices in Houston run about 22% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 10 companies serving Houston, rated 4.6★ on average across 844 customer reviews.

Houston Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Houston's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
February 3
First fall frost
December 20
Annual precipitation
50.63"
Heating degree days
1,237
Cooling degree days
3,322
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan44.4°62.5°4.02"
Feb47.8°65.9°3.3"
Mar54.1°72.9°3.12"
Apr61.3°79.4°3.28"
May69.5°85.9°4.24"
Jun75.3°91.3°7.45"
Jul77°93.1°4.55"
Aug77°93.4°2.83"
Sep72.1°90°4.17"
Oct63.1°82°5.39"
Nov54.2°72.6°4.3"
Dec46°64.6°3.98"

NOAA station data 7.09 miles from Houston.

Permits & Regulations in TX

  • Texas does not license arborists or tree services at the state level
  • Tree removal is governed by municipal tree ordinances, which differ substantially between Texas cities
  • Applying pesticides to trees for hire requires a Texas Department of Agriculture license

License required: No state arborist license; municipal tree ordinance governs removal

Sources: www.tdlr.texas.gov, texasagriculture.gov

Tree Service FAQs for Houston

How much does tree trimming cost in Houston?

Tree trimming in Houston typically runs $195-$545 per job.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Houston, TX?

In TX, Texas does not license arborists or tree services at the state level. Check Houston ordinances before removal, since tree rules are usually municipal rather than statewide.

How many tree services cover Houston?

We track 10 tree professionals serving Houston.

How does Houston rainfall affect tree work?

Houston averages 50.63 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Houston trees keep growing?

With 3,322 cooling degree days and summer highs near 93F, Houston trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in Houston more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in Houston runs about -22.2% versus the national average.

Do Houston trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 44F and 1,237 heating degree days set how much Houston trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Houston?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Houston means after the first frost around December 20 and before spring growth starts.