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Top-Rated Arborists in Kilgore - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Palacios Tree Service
Palacios Tree Service
4.8(
206
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Kilgore, 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!

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Lobo Tree Service
4.7(
114
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Kilgore, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys are awesome!! They came with professional equipment, took my large tree down, and allowed me to add another smaller tree to the job, never skipped a beat. Everything was cleaned up and hauled away. All at a very reasonable price! I would definitely recommend David @ Lobo to anyone needing this kind of service."
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All American Tree Care
4.7(
73
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Kilgore, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jonathan and his crew were amazing! They let me know every step of the way if there was something that came up that was a little different than we discussed. Our front yard is now clear and ready to do something new and our two big live oaks have many more years of shade to give after a great pruning! Thank you guys so much and will definitely recommend All American Tree Care to everyone I talk to needing tree and brush care."
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for A.Gurrola Tree Service
A.Gurrola Tree Service
4.6(
79
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Kilgore, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A.Gurrola Tree Service did an outstanding job for me. They showed up earlier than the original time discussed and trimmed some limbs that were hanging over the house and while they were there, I asked about some trees to be removed and they did it the same day at a very reasonable price. I will recommend them to anyone and I have future projects that I will use them on!"
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal

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Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
111 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for BW Insect Control and Tree Care
BW Insect Control and Tree Care
4.4(
73
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Kilgore, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Customers say: True professional

"DR Bob treated my tree for Dutch elm disease, as well as my shrubs for spider mites, and black spot. Definitely cheaper than replacing all my shrubs, which I was preparing to do. Prompt and professional. Fingers crossed, this works!"
Response time4 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Busby Tree Services
5.0(
9
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Kilgore, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Busby Tree Services, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business \n

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Although the terms tree trimming and tree pruning are used interchangeably, they are very different types of tree maintenance. Tree trimming involves enhancing the appearance of your tree by removing unruly branches, providing your tree with ample sunlight and nutrients and prevents unsightly overgrowth. 

Tree pruning helps keep your trees disease-free. This process removes unhealthy growths, dead branches, and other unhealthy parts of the tree. It’s more common for deciduous and ornamental trees but not so common for evergreen trees. To determine which method you need, discuss it with a tree trimming specialist.

A standard tree removal doesn’t include stump grinding. If you want your contractor to remove your tree and grind the stump, you must pay an extra charge. That said, you’ll likely save on the cost of stand-alone service—especially if it’s a small tree and they can finish both jobs in a single trip.

Some people prefer to leave or even carve a leftover stump, but we recommend removing it if possible. You can often dig out smaller trunks with a shovel once they have died and dried out. You can have stumps professionally removed, or request a service to grind them down to ground level so they can be replaced with other landscaping or objects.

It is possible to burn out a tree stump if it is dried out and in an area of your property with a large buffer. Drill holes in the stump and dig around the base so it burns more easily. Then, build a small campfire on top using kindling and firewood. You’ll need enough to keep the fire going for many hours to completely burn out the stump, especially if it’s large. 

Monitor the fire closely to ensure it doesn’t spread, and have a hose on hand if it starts to get out of control. When the fire is out, break apart the burned stump and dig out what’s left of it.  

If this sounds like a good option, learn more about how to burn a tree stump before attempting it, as it does come with risks.

You will know that an oak tree needs to be removed when you see vertical cracks or dead branch stubs, which indicate internal decay. Other signs include trunk rot near the base of the tree and sprouts or small branches coming from the trunk.

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