Top-rated tree service pros.

Best tree service pros near Rice, TX

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your tree service project in Rice, TX?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY RICE, TX HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.8
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon191
    Verified tree services reviews

Top-Rated Tree service pros in Rice - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for BW Insect Control and Tree Care
BW Insect Control and Tree Care
4.4(
73
)
Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Rice, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Customers say: True professional

"it's a bit pricey, but if my trees are saved it'll be worth every penny. Dr. Bob was incredibly nice and he knows his stuff. After 45 years in the business I would hope he does. Another plus? He didn't treat my questions as if I were stupid. They drove from Dallas TX to my home in deep east TX a drive of over 4 hours and that was all in one day. I would definitely recommend B&W Insect control and tree service!"
Response time4 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for Hugo's Tree Service
Hugo's Tree Service
4.9(
181
)
Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Rice, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The company is professional, polite, knowledgeable of trees and vegetation. Easy to communicate with and prices are great! I highly recommend Hugo Tree Services to anyone needing tree services."
Tree Removal
Finishing The tree
Half dead tree
Half dead Tree
Half Dead Tree

+7

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for D3 Excavation and Land Services
D3 Excavation and Land Services
5.0(
2
)
Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Rice, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Communication was great. Arrived when they said they were. Project was completed to my satisfaction. 10 out of 10 I will refer them to others and would definitely use again if needed."
Stump Removal
Stump Removal
Stump Removal
Stump Removal
Stump Removal

+15

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
...
Showing 1-10 of 152
Tree Service FAQs, answered by experts

If you’re planning on keeping the tree, unless the roots are invasive, there’s no need to remove them, as doing so can cause damage to the tree. If the tree has been cut down and the stump and roots are left, grinding and removing the stump can cause root decay for some species. For other species, the stump and roots will need to be removed to prevent pests, disease, and possible tree regrowth.

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

Some trees will bounce back just fine, and others will struggle and possibly die. Evergreens, for instance, have a very difficult time recovering after droughts and usually die after periods of extreme dryness. Usually, you’ll have to just wait and see—if the drought occurs in wintertime, it’s possible that your tree will recover during the gentler springtime.

If you don’t trim your palm trees, you can expect several negative outcomes, including:

  • Unhealthy palm trees attract pests, diseases, and fungi 

  • Dead falling fronds can cause severe injury or damage to your home, pedestrians, or cars

  • Dead palm branches are flammable and can catch fire, especially during a lightning storm

Tree pruning is a common and helpful tree maintenance technique that involves carefully cutting and trimming unwanted branches so that the tree can continue to grow and thrive. Pruning is done carefully and intentionally. Tree topping is a frowned-upon method that involves removing and cutting most or the entirety of the top of the tree, including structurally important branches.

The Rice, TX homeowners’ guide to tree services

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