Questions
The things people ask
Does this tree actually need to come down?
Often not. A tree with deadwood in it, or one that has dropped a limb, is usually a pruning job. The ones that genuinely have to go are the ones with root or trunk decay, a lean that is getting worse, or a position that makes any failure expensive.
How much does it cost?
It depends on three things and none of them is the height: how hard the tree is to reach, what is underneath it, and what happens to the wood afterwards.
What about the stump?
Separate job, and worth deciding before the tree comes down, because a stump cut low is harder to grind than one left a bit proud. How deep depends on whether you want grass, a patio, or a new tree in the same spot.
When is the right time of year to prune?
For most species in the valley, the dormant months. Anything that is a safety problem gets dealt with whenever it happens.
What happens to all the wood?
Chipped on site, hauled away, or cut and stacked for firewood. Say which you want before the work starts, it moves the price more than most people expect.
Do you work in an emergency?
A limb on a roof or a tree across a drive is not a next-week job. Ring (281) 706-8755.
Still not sure?
Ring and describe it.