A dead oak leaning toward the roof, or a limb that came down in the last storm, is the kind of job you want handled fast and handled safely. Houston's clay soil, hurricanes and towering live oaks keep tree removal crews busy year-round, and the five names below have logged just over 1,200 Google reviews between them, all sitting within two tenths of a star of each other. That kind of tight cluster at the top is rare, so the real question for tree removal in Houston isn't who's good, it's who can get a crew to your yard first.
Short answer: The top pick is OM Tree Service (5.0 stars across 408 Google reviews), an insured, arborist-led crew praised for fair quotes and clean removals. RF Tree Service carries the single largest review base here (4.9, 422 reviews) as a family firm running since 1985, and Arborez Houston holds a perfect 5.0 for fast storm response. Houston tree removal runs roughly $400 to $2,000 depending on size and access, with stump grinding usually $100 to $400 on top.
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OM Tree Service
5.0★★★★★408 Google reviews
OM Tree Service is a fully insured, full-service tree company covering Greater Houston and the surrounding suburbs, from Spring Branch and Katy to The Heights, Bellaire and The Woodlands. Its crews handle removal, trimming and pruning, limb work and stump grinding, with trained specialists who assess the tree before they cut. Reviewers describe careful work around tight spaces, rooflines and power lines, transparent quoting, and a clean yard at the end. It's the all-round pick for a straightforward removal done right.
What people praise
- Skilled, efficient crews who take pride in the work
- Fair, transparent quoting with no surprises at payment
- Careful work in tight spots, around roofs and electrical lines
- Thorough cleanup, including blowing off the roof each day
- Clear communication from estimate to finish
Worth knowing
- Popular enough that busy stretches can mean a short wait, so book ahead for non-urgent work
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Rating breakdown99% 5-star
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Our take: Our number one on a spotless 5.0 backed by 408 reviews, a rare combination of a perfect score and real volume. For most Houston removals, this is the safe default.
📍1725 Blalock Rd, Houston, TX 77080
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RF Tree Service
4.9★★★★★422 Google reviews
RF Tree Service is a Houston family business, owner-run since 1985 and now into its second generation, offering tree trimming, removal and stump grinding across the city and nearby areas. It's fully insured and bonded, BBB-accredited with an A+ score, and leans hard on a best-price message. Reviewers describe fast quotes, careful shaping of big water oaks, and crews who leave the yard spotless, with Tony a name that comes up again and again. It holds the largest review base on this entire list.
What people praise
- The deepest review record here, 422 and climbing
- Four decades in business, family owned and operated
- Fair, competitive quotes noted repeatedly
- Careful trimming and shaping of large oaks
- Efficient removal and stump grinding, with a clean finish
Worth knowing
- A strong best-price pitch, so get the scope itemised so you know what's included
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Rating breakdown98% 5-star
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Our take: It actually carries more reviews than OM, but its 4.9 sits a hair below OM's perfect 5.0, which is why it lands second on our blended measure. On experience and value, few can match a 41-year track record.
📍2102 Delery Dr, Houston, TX 77055
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Arborez Houston
5.0★★★★★137 Google reviews
Arborez Houston is a local tree service that reviewers reach for when a tree comes down in a storm, several describing same-day calls answered within a few hours. The crew works with clean equipment, protects the yard, hauls everything away, and offers advice on future tree care. Customers highlight quick quotes, professional and friendly service, and fair, transparent pricing. It's the name that keeps coming up for urgent, weather-driven removals.
What people praise
- Quick to respond, including same-day storm call-outs
- Clean equipment and real care taken with the property
- Everything hauled away, leaving no mess
- Fair, transparent pricing that customers call good value
- Helpful advice on future tree care
Worth knowing
- A smaller review base than the two firms above, so book early in peak storm season
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Rating breakdown99% 5-star
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Our take: A perfect 5.0, ranked third only because its 137 reviews trail the leaders on volume. If a tree just hit your house, its fast-response record makes it a strong first call.
📍802 Wakefield Dr, Houston, TX 77018
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K&R TREE SERVICE PROS
4.9★★★★★150 Google reviews
K&R Tree Service Pros is a Houston tree company that reviewers describe quoting quickly, often from photos over the phone, then confirming with an in-person estimate. Its crews bring heavy equipment, including dozers with grapple attachments for stubborn stumps, and staff work in both English and Spanish. Customers point to fast response after storms, work fitted around their schedule and budget, and prices that beat other quotes. It's the pick when you need serious kit or a quick turnaround.
What people praise
- Quick quotes, often from photos, then a firm in-person estimate
- Heavy equipment for large removals and tough stump grinding
- Bilingual crews, English and Spanish, for easy communication
- Fast storm response, flexible with urgent scheduling
- Prices that customers found lower than competing quotes
Worth knowing
- A couple of older reviews sit in the mix, so confirm current pricing when you book
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Rating breakdown95% 5-star
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Our take: A 4.9 across 150 reviews puts it fourth. For a big removal that needs machinery, or a storm job you need done tomorrow, it's a capable, well-priced option.
📍1710 Eubanks St, Houston, TX 77093
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ArborTrue
4.8★★★★★112 Google reviews
ArborTrue is an arborist-led tree service in Houston that goes beyond straight removal into tree health, diagnosis and preservation. Reviewers describe arborists like Mario and Austin arriving prepared, explaining the science, and sending detailed itemised proposals so clients can pick and choose tasks by budget. The crews handle trimming, deep-root fertilising, spraying and large removals, cleaning up thoroughly afterward. It's the pick when you want to save or care for a valuable tree, not just cut one down.
What people praise
- Arborists who assess and explain the tree's health in detail
- Itemised, line-by-line proposals you can tailor to budget
- Honest guidance, including when a task shouldn't be done
- Careful, knowledgeable crews who clean up well
- Strong repeat-customer loyalty across multiple visits
Worth knowing
- Customers note it's rarely the cheapest, trading price for expertise and safety
- Weekday daytime hours, so plan non-urgent visits accordingly
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Rating breakdown92% 5-star
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Our take: We rank it fifth on a 4.8 rating and the smallest review base here, but that undersells the fit: if your tree is sick or valuable and you want an arborist's plan rather than just a removal, this is the one to call.
📍1900 W Gray St #131862, Houston, TX 77019
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How much does tree removal cost in Houston? (2026)
Tree removal in Houston is priced per job after the crew sees the tree, because size, access and risk swing the number hugely. What drives it: the tree’s height and trunk diameter, how close it stands to the house, fences or power lines, whether the crew can get equipment in, and whether it’s a routine removal or an emergency storm job. Stump grinding is usually quoted on top, and hauling the debris can be a separate line. The ranges below are typical starting points; get a written, itemised quote for your specific tree.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|
| Small tree removal (up to ~30 ft) | $200 - $600 |
| Medium tree removal (30-60 ft) | $600 - $1,100 |
| Large tree removal (60 ft and up) | $1,100 - $2,000+ |
| Stump grinding (per stump) | $100 - $400 |
| Emergency / storm-damage removal | Add a premium over the above |
Ranges compiled July 2026 from Angi, HomeGuide and Fixr tree-service pricing; Houston quotes vary by tree size, access and risk, so treat these as starting points and confirm with a site estimate. These are third-party averages, not quotes from the businesses on this page, so ask each company for its own written price.
Serving Greater Houston
These crews cover Houston and the surrounding metro, including Spring Branch, Katy, Bellaire, River Oaks, The Heights, Cypress, Tomball, Sugar Land, Cinco Ranch, League City and The Woodlands. Searching for tree removal near me after a storm? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions, so you can reach the closest crew fast when a limb is down.
What to ask before you hire a tree crew
- Are you fully insured and bonded, and can I see proof before work starts?
- Will you come out and give a written, itemised estimate?
- Is stump grinding and debris hauling included, or quoted separately?
- How will you protect the house, fences and lines near the tree?
- Do you have a certified arborist on staff if the tree might be saved?
- What’s your response time for an emergency or storm-damaged tree?
Frequently asked questions
How did you choose these tree removal companies?
We started from every Houston tree service with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.
Are these rankings paid?
No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.
How often is this updated?
The ratings and review counts here were verified in July 2026. We refresh listings periodically so the numbers stay current.
How fast can someone remove a storm-damaged tree in Houston?
Several crews here run fast emergency response; Arborez and K&R both have reviews describing same-day or next-day storm call-outs. Confirm response time and any after-hours premium when you call.
Do I need an arborist or just a tree removal crew?
If the tree is clearly dead or dangerous, a removal crew is enough. If it might be saved or you want a health assessment, an arborist-led firm like ArborTrue can diagnose it first and give you options before anything comes down.
How much does tree removal cost in Houston?
Roughly $200 to $2,000 depending on the tree’s size, access and risk, with stump grinding usually $100 to $400 on top. Get an itemised written estimate for your specific tree. See the cost section above.
The bottom line
For most Houston removals, OM Tree Service is the safe default on a perfect rating with real volume, while RF Tree Service brings four decades and the deepest track record, and ArborTrue is the call when a valuable tree might still be saved. Whoever you pick, confirm they’re insured and get an itemised written estimate before the chainsaws start.
