The Risk
THE DANGER OF WAITING
A dead tree isn't just ugly; it's a ticking time bomb. In Texas, one ice storm or high-wind event can turn a standing dead Oak into a roof-crushing liability.
We see it every year: homeowners wait until "next season," only to pay 10x more for emergency removal after it falls on their garage.
Visual Warning Signs:
- • Pitch tubes (popcorn-shaped sap) on the trunk
- • Deep vertical cracks in the trunk
- • Fungus (mushrooms) growing at the base
- • Dead branches in the upper canopy ("Stagheading")
What Determines the Cost?
Height & Size
Volume matters. A 100ft Oak generates tons of biomass that must be rigged down, chipped, and hauled away.
Accessibility
Can we get a bucket truck to it? Or do we have to climb it manually? Rear-yard trees with narrow gates cost more.
Targets
"Targets" are things under the tree (pool, house, power line). High-risk targets require slower, more technical rigging.
Stability
Is it safe to climb? If a tree is too rotten, we may need a crane to remove it safely, which adds equipment costs.