East Texas is called the Piney Woods for a reason. Tyler yards are full of tall loblolly pines, post oaks, red and water oaks, sweetgums and pecans, many of them older than the houses beneath them. That shade is a big part of why people love living here. But a tree that’s dead, leaning, cracked or hanging over the roof is a liability, and in East Texas storms the question usually isn’t if it comes down, but when.
Call (903) 522-4690 to be connected with an independent, locally operated tree service in Tyler.
When a tree should come down
- It’s dead or dying. Bare branches in summer, peeling bark, fungus at the base or a pine with browning needles.
- It’s leaning more than it used to, especially with cracked soil or raised roots on the opposite side.
- There’s a crack or split in the trunk or at a major fork.
- It’s hollow or rotting at the base.
- It’s too close to the house, foundation, septic or driveway.
- Storm damage. It was hit by lightning, lost a major limb or is hung up in another tree.
Not every problem tree needs removing. Sometimes trimming or removing one big limb solves it. A good tree service will tell you which.
How tree removal works
- Assessment. The crew looks at the tree’s size, lean, condition and what it could hit: roof, fence, power lines, cars.
- Plan. In open space, a tree can be felled in one piece. Near a house it’s usually sectioned down piece by piece, with climbers and ropes or a bucket truck. Big trees in tight spots may need a crane.
- Removal and cleanup. Limbs are chipped, wood is cut and either hauled away or stacked for firewood, and the yard is raked.
- Stump. Stumps are left at ground level unless you ask for stump grinding, which is often a small add-on.
What tree removal costs in Tyler
| Tree | Typical range* |
|---|---|
| Small tree (under ~30 ft) | $200 – $600 |
| Medium tree (30–60 ft) | $500 – $1,500 |
| Large pine or oak (60 ft+) | $1,000 – $3,000+ |
| Crane removal / over a house | $2,000 – $5,000+ |
| Emergency / storm work | Often priced higher, case by case |
*General ranges to help you plan. They are not quotes. The tree service will price your specific tree.
East Texas trees and what goes wrong
Pines. Loblolly pines grow tall and fast, and they’re top-heavy. Drought-stressed pines are targets for pine bark beetles, and a pine that turns brown from the top down in summer is often already dead. Dead pines dry out and snap fast. See dead tree removal.
Oaks. Water oaks commonly develop rot and hollow trunks as they age, often without much warning. Post oaks are sensitive to soil changes, so construction, new driveways or grading near their roots can kill them over the following years.
Storms. Spring storms with straight-line winds, the occasional tornado, and ice storms (like February 2021) bring down trees and limbs all over Smith County. See emergency tree removal.
Services
- Emergency tree removal: storm damage, trees on houses, cars and fences
- Tree trimming: limbs over roofs, deadwood, clearance and shaping
- Stump grinding: grind stumps below grade
- Dead tree removal: beetle-killed pines and dead oaks
- Lot clearing: brush, small trees and land clearing for building
Areas served
Tyler and all of Smith County, including Whitehouse, Lindale, Bullard, Flint, Chapel Hill, Noonday, Arp, Troup, Winona and Hideaway. See service areas →
Before you hire anyone
Texas doesn’t require tree services to hold a state license, so ask:
- Do you carry liability insurance? Ask for a certificate. This matters most of all.
- Do you have workers’ comp? If an uninsured worker is hurt on your property, it can become your problem.
- Is cleanup and haul-off included? Is stump grinding?
- Can I get the price in writing?
Call (903) 522-4690 to talk to a local tree service.