Austin Tree Services

Austin takes its trees seriously enough to regulate them — the city protects trees above certain trunk diameters, and removing one can require a permit. That alone is a reason to use a company that works here routinely rather than whoever is driving through the neighborhood with a chipper after a storm.

The larger reason is oak wilt. It is a fungal disease that spreads between Central Texas oaks through connected root systems and through beetles drawn to fresh cuts, and it has killed a great many trees across this region. The standard guidance is to avoid pruning oaks during the high-risk window from roughly February through June, and to paint any wound on an oak immediately, in any season. A tree company that shrugs at that is telling you what you need to know.

The businesses below cover trimming, removal, stump grinding, emergency storm work, and certified arborist assessments across Austin and the suburbs. Each listing carries its live Google rating, review count, and contact details. For removals or any work near a structure or power line, confirm liability and workers' comp insurance before work starts — this is the trade where an uninsured accident becomes your problem. Ratings are Google's own; no company paid for its position here.

Looking for a shortlist instead of the full list? See the Top 10 Rated Tree Services in Austin — ranked by Google rating and review count, refreshed weekly.