San Antonio & surrounding areas
Tree removal in San Antonio, with a free quote from a local pro
Tell us about the tree in about a minute. A local tree service that works your part of town will contact you with a free, no-obligation quote.
- Free for homeowners, no obligation
- Removal, trimming, stump grinding and storm cleanup
- Your request goes to one local company, not a dozen
How it works
- Tell us about the job.
What needs doing, where it is, and the best way to reach you. - We pass it to a local tree service.
One company that covers your area and does the kind of work you need. - Get your quote and decide.
They look at the tree and give you a price. There's no obligation to hire them.
Tree services we can help with
Tree removal
Dead, leaning, storm-damaged or just in the wrong place, including tight spots near houses, fences and lines.
Trimming & pruning
Get branches off the roof, raise the canopy, clear deadwood, and time oak pruning safely.
Stump grinding
Grind stumps below ground so you can replant, lay sod, or just mow over it.
Storm & emergency work
A limb on the roof or a tree across the driveway: what to do first, and who to call.
Oak wilt
A serious disease of live oaks and red oaks around San Antonio. Know the signs and the pruning calendar.
Cost guide
What drives the price of tree work, typical ranges, and how to compare quotes.
Tree work in San Antonio has its own rules of thumb
Live oaks, cedar elms, pecans and mesquites shade a lot of San Antonio yards, and each behaves differently. A few local things are worth knowing before anyone starts cutting:
- Oak wilt is here. The disease is present in Bexar County and across the Hill Country. Texas A&M Forest Service advises against pruning or wounding oaks from February through June, when the beetles that spread it are most active, and recommends painting any fresh oak wound right away. More on oak wilt.
- Drought, then storms. Long dry spells stress trees, and strong spring and summer storms bring down weakened limbs. Dead branches over a roof or driveway are worth dealing with before storm season.
- Power lines are off-limits. Never trim near electric lines yourself. Contact CPS Energy about branches touching power lines, and call 911 if a line is down.
- Call 811 before digging. Stump grinding and root work can hit buried lines. Texas811 marks underground utilities for free.
Not sure what a job should cost? Most single-tree jobs land somewhere between a few hundred and a few thousand dollars, depending on size, access and what's underneath. See the tree removal cost guide.
Want a price for your tree? It's free to ask.
Get a free quoteAreas covered
San Antonio and nearby communities, including:
- Alamo Heights
- Stone Oak
- Terrell Hills
- Olmos Park
- Shavano Park
- Castle Hills
- Hollywood Park
- Helotes
- Leon Valley
- Windcrest
- Live Oak
- Universal City
- Converse
- Schertz
- Cibolo
- Selma
- Boerne
- Fair Oaks Ranch
- Bulverde
- New Braunfels
- Medical Center
- Northwest Side
- Southside
- Westside
Coverage depends on the local companies we work with. If no one covers your address, we'll tell you rather than leave you waiting. Service areas.
Questions homeowners ask
Is this service really free?
Yes. Requesting a quote costs homeowners nothing, and you're never obligated to hire anyone. We may be paid by the local tree companies we refer you to. We send your request to one company that covers your area, not a dozen.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in San Antonio?
It depends. San Antonio's tree preservation rules mostly come into play with construction and development and with certain large trees, and nearby cities and HOAs have their own rules. Before a big removal, ask the tree service whether a permit is needed, or check with the City of San Antonio's Development Services Department.
Who is responsible for a tree on the property line?
In Texas, a tree generally belongs to the owner of the land where the trunk stands. A neighbor can usually trim branches that hang over their side, at their own expense, as long as they don't harm the tree. If there's a dispute, talk with your neighbor first and get legal advice if you need it.
Will homeowners insurance pay for tree removal?
Usually only when a tree falls and damages something your policy covers, like your house or a fence, because of a covered event such as a storm. Removing a tree that hasn't fallen is normally the homeowner's cost. Check your policy or ask your agent.
Are tree services licensed in Texas?
Texas doesn't have a state license for general tree trimming and removal, so ask any company for proof of liability insurance and coverage for its workers before work starts, and get the price and scope in writing. For tree health questions, an ISA Certified Arborist is a good sign.
How fast can someone come out?
It depends on the season and the job. If it's urgent, like a limb on the roof, choose "Storm or emergency tree work" and say so in the details so it's flagged.