Tree Removal in Fort Worth, TX

Before a saw touches a protected tree in Fort Worth, the paperwork matters as much as the rigging. The City of Fort Worth's urban-forestry rules protect certain trees by species and size, and removing a heritage or protected specimen without the right approval can trigger fines and mandatory replacement plantings.

We help you figure out where your tree stands. During the free estimate we'll flag whether it's likely protected, what the City may require, and whether your HOA or historic district — common in areas like Fairmount and Mistletoe Heights — needs architectural-committee sign-off first.

When a permit is usually involved

• Large, heritage-size trees the city protects above certain trunk diameters
• Trees in or overhanging a public alley, sidewalk, or street right-of-way
• Removals inside historic districts or deed-restricted / HOA neighborhoods
• Any removal tied to new construction or lot development

Texas 811 — call before we dig

For stump grinding or any ground disturbance, underground gas, electric, and irrigation lines should be marked first. We coordinate Texas 811 locates (ideally 48 hours ahead) so grinding never nicks a buried line.

After a North Texas derecho or hailstorm, the difference between a smooth insurance claim and a denied one is usually documentation. Homeowner's policies typically cover removing a tree that has already fallen on a structure — but a standing, threatening tree is considered preventative maintenance and usually isn't covered.

Either way, document before anything is touched. We photograph the trunk, canopy, and surrounding property from multiple angles and can provide a written statement on the cause of failure plus an itemized report — the package adjusters expect.

Our North Texas emergency storm response

• Priority dispatch for trees on a home, blocked driveways, or limbs on a vehicle
• Temporary protection — tarping compromised roofs and shielding exposed openings before cleanup
• Coordination around downed or entangled Oncor power lines (we never work an energized line — that's the utility's call)
• Date-stamped photo reports and arborist notes to support your claim

We're open daily, 6 AM to 7 PM, and prioritize genuinely unsafe situations.

A removal isn't finished when the tree is down — it's finished when your property is restored. We chip the brush, cut and haul the logs, and rake and blow the work area so there's nothing left to trip over.

Good North Texas hardwood doesn't belong in a landfill. Usable oak, pecan, and cedar elm can be cut and seasoned for firewood or chipped into mulch instead of dumped — just ask if you'd like logs or chips left on site.

After the stump is gone

Heavy equipment compacts soil. When we grind a stump we can decompact the root zone and backfill with quality material, so the spot doesn't settle into a sinkhole and is ready for new turf or a replacement tree — handy when the City requires a replanting.