Top-rated arborists.

Get matched with top arborists in Athens, TX

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your arboricultural service project in Athens, TX?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY ATHENS, TX HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.5
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon184
    Verified arboricultural services reviews

Find Arborists in Athens

Avatar for Palacios Tree Service
Palacios Tree Service
4.8(
206
)

Serving Athens, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Customers say: Super punctual

Welcome to Palacios Tree Service, LLC.! With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Hugo's Tree Service
Hugo's Tree Service
4.8(
178
)

Serving Athens, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hugo & his team are very skilled! We had a very large tree within 3â of a roof. They took down the tree perfectly. I will use them for all my future tree services & highly recommend them!"
Tree Removal
Finishing The tree
Half dead tree
Half dead Tree
Half Dead Tree

+7

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Liberty tree service
Liberty tree service
4.9(
33
)

Serving Athens, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are very professional with their work. They showed on on time and responded very quickly with any questions I had. A very honest and hard working company. I had some very challenging trees to cut down and they did a fantastic job. I recommend them to anyone."
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for BW Insect Control and Tree Care
BW Insect Control and Tree Care
4.4(
71
)

Serving Athens, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Customers say: True professional

"Dr. Bob White & the crew were extremely courteous. He knew exactly what was wrong with my Elm tree & immediately treated it. He was more than fair with me on the cost. I have several more trees that need to be treated. Be assured that BW Insect Control and Tree Care will be the ones that I will call. In my opinion, he is the best."
Response time4 hrs
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for East Texas Stump Grinding, LLC
East Texas Stump Grinding, LLC
4.9(
16
)

Serving Athens, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner is friendly and professional! Prices are fair and the quality of work high. This is a professional tree care specialist. They took care of my urgent care, and I'm having them trim my trees too!"
Pixley Farm
Pixley Farm
Massive oak tree
Response time12 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for HM Land Services
HM Land Services
5.0(
8
)

Serving Athens, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hunter was great to work with. He makes commitments and then meets them. I have used them twice and plan to use them on a upcoming clearing project."
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+15

Response time3 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 146
Arborists questions, answered by experts

You can remove a small tree from your yard if there’s space for the tree to fall, you have the right tools and safety equipment, and you follow a clear plan of action. You’ll just want to follow the steps above carefully, and ideally, you will have experience doing similar tasks. If you have any doubts that you can do this project safely, though, you should hire a pro.

Trees should be pruned every two to five years, depending on its age and type. Young trees should be inspected and pruned every two to three years. Mature trees should be inspected and trimmed every three to five years, and fruit trees should be pruned annually with a careful eye on seasonal growth. Evergreens typically don’t need pruning, unless branches or limbs are damaged, diseased, or harboring pests.

Yes, carefully prune back dead branches—don’t wait for pruning season. This helps keep your maple tree healthy and also helps prevent large branches from falling unexpectedly. Don’t seal the cut branch—trees can naturally take care of these wounds—but be sure to remove any source of fungus or pest infestation to help save the tree.

Maple trees start the growing season by developing small groups of red flowers where the tree's fruit, the samaras, will appear in the coming weeks. Later in spring, the samaras, which many call whirlybirds or similar names, develop into single-winged seed carriers that spin when falling or drifting in the wind. 

All of the tree root removal methods mentioned above are effective on any kind of root, whether it’s still growing or simply needs a gentle nudge to finish decomposing. The only difference is that larger roots tend to be harder to remove and may require multiple chemical treatments as well as manual labor to eradicate.

The Athens, TX homeowners’ guide to arboricultural services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.