Hazardous tree removal, storm cleanup, trimming, and stump grinding for homes and businesses across Waco and McLennan County. Call for a free estimate — most quotes handled same day.
Call (254) 230-1027 — Free EstimateDead, dying, or storm-weakened trees near your roofline, driveway, or power drop don't get better on their own. Central Texas clay soil shifts through drought-and-soak cycles, and a lean that appeared after a wet spring is worth a professional look before the next windstorm decides for you.
When a line of storms comes up the I-35 corridor, we prioritize trees on structures, blocked driveways, and hanging limbs ("widow-makers") over routine work. Crews run until the queue is clear.
Crown thinning, roof clearance, and structural pruning — with oak-wilt-safe practice on every oak: no routine oak pruning February through June, and every cut painted immediately, per Texas A&M Forest Service guidance. If a trimmer doesn't mention this, that tells you something.
Grinding 6–12 inches below grade so you can re-sod, mulch, or replant. Ask for stump grinding with your removal quote — bundled is cheaper than a return trip.
Most tree companies make you chase them for a number. Here's how pricing actually works in the Waco area: small-tree removals commonly land in the $300–$800 range, large or hazardous removals (big live oaks, trees over structures, crane-assisted work) run $1,500–$4,000+, and stump grinding typically adds $100–$400 per stump. Access, height, lean, and what's underneath the tree drive the differences.
Every job gets a firm quote before work starts — no meter running. See the full Waco tree removal pricing guide for what moves a bid up or down.
Tree work here isn't interchangeable with tree work in Dallas or Houston, and a good local crew plans around three things:
For most trees on private single-family property, no city permit is required — but rules differ for trees in public rights-of-way, sight triangles at intersections, and commercial or development sites, and HOAs can have their own requirements. When there's any doubt, we confirm with the City of Waco before cutting. It's a phone call, not a project.
Non-emergency estimates are usually handled within a day or two by phone and photos, with an on-site look for anything complicated. Storm emergencies jump the line — if a tree is on your house, call day or night.
We'd rather lose the job than wilt your oak. Texas A&M Forest Service guidance is no oak pruning from February through June, when the beetles that carry oak wilt are most active. True hazards (broken, hanging, or rubbing-the-roof limbs) can be handled any time of year with cuts painted immediately.
Sometimes he's fine — for a small mesquite in an open yard. The risk shows up with height, power lines, structures, and insurance. Ask any bidder two questions: "Are you insured for tree work specifically?" and "What's your plan if the top goes the wrong way?" The pause tells you what you need to know.
Standard quotes include hauling brush and logs away. If you want the wood bucked for firewood and left, say so — it usually lowers the price.
Free estimates for Waco, Woodway, Hewitt, Robinson, China Spring, Bellmead, Lorena, and McGregor.
Call (254) 230-1027