Pine Tree Removal in Tyler, TX

Pine tree removal in Tyler runs about $250 to $1,500 per tree, according to HomeAdvisor, and tall pines near a house come down in sections. To get a price from a local company, send a request with the form.

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A pine leaning on the house or into power lines? Keep everyone clear. Call the electric utility named on your bill about the lines, and 911 if wires are down.

Signs a pine is dying

Pines don't drop their leaves the way oaks do, so a dying pine is easy to miss until the whole crown turns. Look for:

• Needles fading to yellow, red or brown across the whole crown, not just the older inner needles that pines shed every year.
• Bark loosening or falling off the trunk in patches.
• Resin, holes or fine sawdust on the bark. Ask the company to check for bark beetles, which attack trees that are already stressed.
• A dead top while the lower crown stays green.
• Woodpeckers working the same tree again and again, which can mean insects under the bark.

Take a photo of the whole tree and one of the trunk, and mention how far the tree is from the house. If you want an independent opinion before removing a large pine, the TreesAreGood.org directory lets you look up and verify ISA-credentialed arborists.

What's killing pines in East Texas, and what isn't

The 2025 Forest Health Highlights report from the USDA Forest Service and Texas A&M Forest Service is the most recent statewide survey. It says:

• Pine deaths were widespread. Pine mortality was a major concern in fiscal 2025, with areas of mortality "large and widespread across East Texas."
• Weather was the main cause. Drought, then freeze, then drought again caused "extreme pine stress."
• Opportunistic insects followed. Ips engraver beetles, ambrosia beetles and deodar weevils caused stand-level mortality in stressed trees. The report notes that deodar weevil activity has been decreasing.
• Southern pine beetle was absent. No southern pine beetles were caught in the spring survey traps in East Texas in 2025, zero infestations were reported, and early signs point to "low to none" activity in 2026.

So a dying pine in your yard most likely reflects years of drought and freeze stress, not an outbreak. It still matters, because a dead pine near a house won't recover, and it's worth having looked at before the next storm.

Leaning pines near the house

A lean by itself doesn't mean a pine will fall. What matters is whether the lean is new or growing. Warning signs:

• The tree leans more than it did last year, or started leaning after a storm.
• Soil is cracked or lifting on the side away from the lean.
• Roots are exposed or torn on one side.
• The ground around it stays soggy after rain. KLTV reported trees falling across Smith County roads during June 2024 storms "due to the already wet ground."

A leaning pine over a roof, a driveway or a neighbor's yard is worth a prompt look, especially before storm season.

How tall pines come down near houses

In open ground, a pine can be felled in one piece if there's room for its full height. Next to a house, it usually comes down in sections:

1. The crew sizes up the drop zone and the tree's lean, and checks for wires.
2. A climber or a bucket truck removes limbs, lowering them by rope where they could hit the roof. HomeAdvisor notes that branches near structures must be lowered by rope.
3. The trunk comes down in short pieces, top first.
4. Very tall pines may need a crane. HomeAdvisor says trees over about 80 feet often need one, at about $250 to $600 a day.

If the pine is within reach of a power line, the utility comes first. Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 752 bars work that could put a person or tool within six feet of a high-voltage overhead line unless the line's owner has arranged safety measures.

What pine removal costs

What	Typical national cost	Source
One pine tree	About $250 to $1,500	HomeAdvisor
Any tree, 30 to 60 feet	About $450 to $1,200	HomeAdvisor
Any tree, 60 to 80 feet	About $800 to $1,500	HomeAdvisor
Hard-to-reach location	Adds about 25% to 50%	HomeAdvisor
Stump grinding	About $120 to $500	HomeAdvisor

These are national figures checked in October 2026, not Tyler quotes. Pine stumps usually need stump grinding as a separate job. See the Tyler tree removal cost guide for every add-on.

What happens to the pine

Pine limbs and needles make a lot of brush. Ask whether the company chips and hauls it. Inside Tyler city limits:

• Bundled limbs under 50 pounds and under 4 feet are picked up at no charge.
• Bigger brush, limbs and stumps are a paid special pick-up, priced from $20 based on size and quantity.
• Greenwood Farms Landfill on FM 2767 takes loads from Tyler residents with a current utility bill. Loads must be covered.

If you want to keep the logs, say so before the job, so the crew cuts them to a length you can handle.

Before you hire

• Describe the tree's height, its distance from the house and any wires nearby.
• Ask how the tree will come down, and whether a crane or bucket truck is in the price.
• Get the price in writing, with the stump, chipping and hauling listed separately.
• Ask for proof of liability insurance in the company's own name.

For other trees, see tree removal. If a pine has already fallen, see storm and emergency tree removal. For a wooded lot full of pines and brush, see land clearing. More answers are in the tree service FAQ. We take requests from Tyler, Whitehouse, Lindale and Bullard.

Common questions

How much does it cost to remove a pine tree?

HomeAdvisor puts pine removal at about $250 to $1,500 per tree in 2026. Height matters most: about $450 to $1,200 for a tree 30 to 60 feet tall and about $800 to $1,500 for 60 to 80 feet. A pine over the house costs more, since it has to come down in sections.

Is the southern pine beetle a problem around Tyler right now?

Not according to the latest federal and state survey. The 2025 Forest Health Highlights report says zero southern pine beetle infestations were reported in East Texas in 2025, and expects 2026 activity to be low to none. The same report does describe widespread pine deaths from drought and freeze stress, with Ips engraver and ambrosia beetles attacking stressed trees.

My pine has always leaned. Should I worry?

A pine that has grown with a steady lean for years is a different case from one that started leaning recently. Watch for a new or growing lean, cracked or lifting soil on the side away from the lean, or exposed roots, especially after heavy rain. Any of those is worth having looked at soon.

Can a dead pine be left standing?

A dead pine away from the house, driveway, fences and lines can be left for a while. A dead pine that could reach the house, a neighbor's property or a power line is better dealt with soon. Ask the company how it would take the tree down and whether waiting changes the method or the price.

Sources (7)

1. USDA Forest Service / Texas A&M Forest Service: 2025 Forest Health Highlights in Texas
2. HomeAdvisor: tree removal cost by height and tree type (updated June 19, 2026)
3. KLTV: power outages and fallen trees in Smith County, June 3, 2024
4. Texas Health and Safety Code Ch. 752: high voltage overhead lines
5. City of Tyler: bulky items and special pick-ups (brush rules)
6. City of Tyler: Greenwood Farms Landfill
7. ISA TreesAreGood: find or verify an ISA-credentialed arborist

Last updated 2026-10-23