Tree Removal in Tyler, TX

Dead, leaning or too close to the house? National guides put one tree at $200 to $2,000. Most Tyler homeowners need no city permit.

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Tree removal in Tyler costs about $200 to $2,000 per tree in national guides, and most single-family homeowners need no city tree permit. To get a price from a local company, send a request with the form.

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Tree leaning on the house or a power line? Keep people and pets away from it. If it's touching a line, call the electric utility named on your bill, and 911 if wires are down.

When a tree should come down

A tree doesn't have to be dead to be a problem, and a dead tree isn't always urgent. These are the signs worth describing when you send a request:

No leaves in the growing season, or only on one side, while nearby trees of the same kind have a full crown.
A new lean, or soil and roots lifting on the side opposite the lean. A tree that has leaned the same way for decades is a different case from one that started leaning after a storm.
Cracks, cavities or missing bark on the trunk, or mushrooms and other fungus growing at the base.
A broken or hanging top left over from a storm or an ice event.
Brown needles across a whole pine. The 2025 Forest Health Highlights report from the USDA Forest Service and Texas A&M Forest Service says pine mortality was widespread across East Texas in fiscal 2025 after drought, then freeze, then drought. See pine tree removal for more.
A post oak thinning from the top down. The same report found widespread post oak decline during the drought, with older trees the most susceptible.
Roots or limbs in the way: a trunk against the foundation, limbs over the roof, or roots lifting a driveway.

A company can tell you whether a tree can be saved with tree trimming or should come out. For a second opinion on a valuable tree, you can look up an ISA-credentialed arborist on the TreesAreGood.org directory.

Do you need a permit to remove a tree in Tyler?

For most homeowners, no city tree permit applies. Here's what Tyler's Unified Development Code says:

Tree preservation (Sec. 10-301) applies in multifamily, commercial, office and manufacturing districts. It doesn't cover single-family lots, and the code says there is no tree preservation requirement in the Agricultural Zone.
Clearing an undeveloped site (Sec. 10-302 and 10-303) is different. A clearing and grading permit is needed before any predevelopment clearing or timbering, and healthy trees 6 inches or more in diameter at breast height can't be removed without one. See land clearing if that's your project.
Street trees. The code gives the city the right to plant, prune and remove trees within streets, alleys and public grounds. If the tree stands in the street right-of-way, call the City of Tyler before anyone cuts it.

Outside city limits, and in Whitehouse, Lindale or Bullard, the rules are those towns' own. HOAs can also restrict tree removal, so check yours before you sign a contract.

How a removal usually goes

Every company works its own way, but most removals near a house follow these steps:

Look at the tree and the drop zone. The crew checks lean, decay, what's underneath and where the pieces can land.
Plan the method. In open ground a tree can be felled in one piece. Near a house, fence or wires, it comes down in sections. HomeAdvisor notes that branches near structures must be lowered by rope.
Bring the right equipment. HomeAdvisor says trees taller than about 80 feet often need a crane, which runs about $250 to $600 a day.
Cut, lower and clean up. Limbs go through a chipper, and the trunk is cut into rounds.
Haul or leave. Some homeowners keep the wood. Others pay to have everything hauled. Agree on this before work starts.

Work near power lines is a separate matter. Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 752 bars work that could bring a person or tool within six feet of a high-voltage overhead line unless the line's owner has arranged safety measures. Call your electric utility first.

What tree removal costs in Tyler

HomeAdvisor's 2026 figures by height give a fair starting point. These are national numbers, not Tyler quotes.

Tree height	Typical national cost	Source
Up to 30 feet	About $150 to $450	HomeAdvisor
30 to 60 feet	About $450 to $1,200	HomeAdvisor
60 to 80 feet	About $800 to $1,500	HomeAdvisor
Over 80 feet	About $1,000 to $2,000	HomeAdvisor

HomeAdvisor lists pine removal at about $250 to $1,500 and oak at about $200 to $2,000. A tricky location can add 25% to 50%, and a company may charge $50 to $200 for travel if you're outside its usual area. Stump grinding, chipping and hauling are often extra. The Tyler tree removal cost guide covers each add-on.

What happens to the wood and brush

Ask the company whether it hauls everything away. If you're handling the brush yourself inside Tyler city limits:

Small bundles are free. The City of Tyler picks up bundled limbs that together weigh under 50 pounds and measure under 4 feet at no charge.
Bigger piles cost money. The city counts brush that's unbundled, longer than 4 feet or over 50 pounds as bulk brush. Bulk brush, limbs and tree stumps are a special pick-up, priced from $20 based on size and quantity. Keep brush in its own pile, at least two feet from any household bulk items.
The landfill takes residents' loads. Greenwood Farms Landfill, owned by the city and run by Republic Services, is on FM 2767 (Old Kilgore Highway), about five miles east of Loop 323. Tyler residents need a current utility bill. Loads must be covered.

Before you hire

Get the price in writing, with the stump, hauling and cleanup listed separately.
Ask for proof of liability insurance in the company's own name.
Ask how the tree will come down and whether a crane or bucket truck is part of the price.
Ask how they'll protect your driveway, lawn and septic field.
If an oak is coming out next to other oaks, ask them to paint fresh wounds on the oaks that remain, as Texas A&M Forest Service advises.

Related pages: stump grinding, storm and emergency tree removal and the tree service FAQ. We take requests from Tyler, Whitehouse, Lindale and Bullard.

Common questions

How much does it cost to take down a 30-foot tree?

HomeAdvisor puts trees up to 30 feet at about $150 to $450 to remove, and trees from 30 to 60 feet at about $450 to $1,200. A tree hanging over the roof, a fence or a power line costs more, because it has to come down in pieces.

Is the stump included in a tree removal price?

Usually not. HomeAdvisor says the stump is rarely included in a removal quote and puts grinding at about $120 to $500. Ask for the stump as a separate line on the written price.

Can I cut down an oak tree on my property in Tyler?

On a single-family lot, Tyler's tree preservation section doesn't apply; it covers multifamily, commercial, office and manufacturing districts. Check your HOA rules. If you're removing an oak near other oaks, Texas A&M Forest Service asks that you avoid wounding oaks from February through June and paint any fresh wound on the oaks that stay.

Who is responsible for a dead tree on the property line?

That depends on where the trunk stands and on the facts, so it's a question for the neighbors first and a lawyer if you can't agree. For insurance, the Texas Department of Insurance says a neighbor's policy probably won't pay if their tree falls on your house unless the neighbor was at fault.

How long does a tree removal take?

It depends on the tree's size, how much rigging it needs and whether the wood is hauled away. Ask the company how long your job will take and whether it needs more than one visit.

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Last updated 2026-10-23