Local 2026 Price Check: Tree Service Costs in Houston, TX
Short answer: Tree service in Houston, TX runs $220 to $1,680 across common jobs, with tree removal setting the ceiling. The localized bands below come from our sourced research for this market.
Before comparing numbers, know the Houston backdrop: wind season sets the rhythm here, and quotes firm up as the forecasts start. Across the 6 job lines priced here, 2 carry a four-figure ceiling in Houston; knowing which side of that line your job sits on is most of the budgeting work. Work near CenterPoint Energy service lines adds a coordination step that local crews price into the bid. From the pines of Kingwood to the live oaks of River Oaks, canopy density varies block to block.
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Tree Removal Costs in Houston
| Job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Tree removal, small tree (20 to 30 ft) | $220 | $630 |
| Tree removal, large tree (70 to 80 ft) | $770 | $1,680 |
Same tree, different yard, different bid: equipment reach is the variable crews price first. Benchmark against the national tree removal guide, then take the short list from the tracked Houston tree removal directory.
Tree Trimming & Pruning Costs in Houston
| Job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Tree trimming and pruning, two-man crew (per hour) | $114 | $141 |
Where a quote lands inside this band is mostly a question of what stands between the truck and the trunk. For the national picture, read the tree trimming & pruning cost guide; when you are ready to compare bids, the tracked Houston tree trimming & pruning crews are ranked and one click away.
Stump Removal & Grinding Costs in Houston
| Job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Stump removal, per linear inch of stump diameter | $2.98 | $3.21 |
Where a quote lands inside this band is mostly a question of what stands between the truck and the trunk. Benchmark against the national stump removal & grinding guide, then take the short list from the tracked Houston stump removal & grinding directory.
Emergency Tree Removal Costs in Houston
| Job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Tree removal, small tree (20 to 30 ft) | $220 | $630 |
| Tree removal, large tree (70 to 80 ft) | $770 | $1,680 |
Debris handling is the quiet line item; ask where the bid ends. For the national picture, read the emergency tree removal cost guide; when you are ready to compare bids, the tracked Houston emergency tree removal crews are ranked and one click away.
Tree Disease Treatment & Fertilization Costs in Houston
No flat menu exists for tree disease treatment & fertilization here: it is walked and quoted. Read the national guide first, then pull bids from the tracked Houston crews.
Land Clearing Costs in Houston
For land clearing, Houston crews bid the site rather than a menu. The national guide frames the honest range; the tracked Houston crews put real numbers on your property.
Hurricane Tree Preparation Costs in Houston
Hurricane Tree Preparation in Houston is quoted to the property, not a rate card, so start with the national guide for the honest range, then compare the tracked Houston crews doing this work.
What Moves These Numbers in Houston
Season and demand
Wind season sets the rhythm here, and quotes firm up as the forecasts start. Booking planned work in the quiet months buys both schedule and price.
Access, size, and disposal
A tall tree over open lawn can cost less than a small one caged by a fence line. Machines need a path, debris needs a truck, and both show up in the quote.
How the Houston Menu Stacks Up
Rank the Houston lines and tree removal leads at $220 to $1,680, with tree removal at the other end around $220 to $1,680. That order holds across most covered Texas metros; the dollar levels are what change city to city.
Get Houston numbers that mean something
Walk in holding the Houston bands above and every quote has to explain itself; walk in without them and the quote explains you.
About this data
Compiled by the CompareTreeServices editorial team from sourced national cost research localized to the Houston market, alongside the public Google Business data behind our tracked Houston directory. How the numbers are built: methodology ยท listing standards.