Austin’s Tree Care Experts
Tree Service in Austin, TX
Tree Service Near Me in Austin, TX
Austin Tree Specialists is a full-service tree service company serving Austin, TX and Travis County since 1975. Our certified arborists handle tree trimming, hazardous tree removal, emergency tree services, and long-term tree health care built around Central Texas trees, clay soils, and storm risk. We give honest recommendations and only do the work your trees actually need. When only the best will do, trust the specialists who know Austin trees.
When only the best will do, trust the specialists who know Austin trees.
- Serving Austin Since 1975
- Certified Arborist Expertise
- Fully Insured Tree Care
- Residential & Commercial Services
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Our Services
Professional Tree Services for Every Property
Whether you need routine maintenance or urgent tree removal, our team in Austin tree services delivers safe, efficient, and professional tree services designed to keep your property healthy, beautiful, and protected.
Years of Local Experience
Overgrown limbs over a roof, a driveway, or a power line are a real risk during Austin’s storm season. Our arborists prune for structure, airflow, and clearance using proper cut timing, which matters here because bad timing can spread oak wilt through Central Texas live oaks.
A dead, leaning, or storm-damaged tree next to your home is not a wait-and-see problem. We handle hazardous tree removal Austin TX homeowners need, from tight-access backyard drops to large trees near structures, with the equipment and insurance to do it safely and clean up fully.
When an ice storm or high wind drops a limb on your house or blocks your driveway, waiting is not an option. Our team provides fast emergency tree services in Austin, Texas for storm damage, fallen trees, and hazardous limbs, prioritizing anything threatening people or structures.
Our Secondary Services
Remove unsightly stumps quickly to reclaim your yard and prevent future regrowth.
Strengthen tree health with nutrient-rich treatments that encourage lasting growth.
Support weak or damaged trees with structural reinforcement to reduce failure risks.
Certified arborists provide health diagnostics, pest management, and structural support (cabling) to keep trees safe and thriving.
Residential Tree Services in Austin
Your trees are part of your home, and a hazard tree is a risk to your family and property. We help Austin homeowners with pruning, tree health evaluations, removal, fertilization, and structural support, and we recommend only what your trees actually need. Clear pricing, no upsell.
Commercial Tree Services in Austin
We work with property managers, HOAs, multifamily communities, and commercial properties across Austin to keep landscapes safe and attractive. From scheduled maintenance to hazard evaluations and emergency response, we deliver professional tree care with clear communication and minimal disruption to operations.
Who We Are
Rooted in Austin. Dedicated to Its Trees.
Austin Tree Specialists has protected the Central Texas urban forest since 1975. For more than five decades our focus has not changed: knowledgeable, honest tree care that protects trees, people, and property. Trees are all we do, which is why our team can diagnose complex health problems and safely manage hazardous trees that general landscapers will not touch.
Our Vision
To be recognized as the most trusted tree service company in Austin and across Central Texas.
Our Mission
To provide the safest, most efficient, and highest-quality tree care in Austin and Travis County, backed by certified arborists and 50 years of local experience.
24/7 Emergency Tree Removal in Austin, TX
Storms, ice, and high wind do not wait for business hours. When a tree comes down on your home, your car, or across your driveway, our crews respond fast to clear the hazard and make the area safe. If a tree is threatening people or property right now, call (512) 291-8844.
Climate & service relevance
Central Texas Weather, Oak Wilt, and What They Do to Austin Trees
Austin trees face conditions most tree care is not built for. Long droughts and triple-digit summers stress live oaks and cedar elms, while the region’s compacted clay soils choke roots of water and nutrients. Central Texas is also the national epicenter of oak wilt, a fungal disease that can kill a live oak in months and spread tree to tree through connected roots. On top of that, the ice storms that hit Austin in recent winters snapped limbs and split trunks across the whole canopy.
Our certified arborists treat these as the specific problems they are. We prune on the correct seasonal timing and seal cuts to avoid spreading oak wilt, use deep-root fertilization to help drought-stressed trees recover, install cabling and bracing on weak unions before the next ice load, and diagnose disease early instead of guessing. That is the difference between a company that mows lawns on the side and specialists who only work on trees.
Tree Removal, Trimming, or Treatment: Which Does Your Austin Tree Need
Tree Removal, Trimming, or Treatment: Which Does Your Austin Tree Need?
| What you're seeing | Likely service | Why it matters in Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Limbs over the roof, driveway, or power line | Tree Trimming & Pruning | Reduces storm and ice failure risk, and correct cut timing helps avoid spreading oak wilt. |
| Dead, leaning, or split trunk near your home | Tree Removal | A compromised tree next to a structure is a liability during high wind and ice load. |
| Browning leaves, thinning canopy, sudden decline | Arborist Diagnosis & Treatment | Could be oak wilt, pests, or drought stress. Early diagnosis can save the tree. |
| Heavy horizontal limb or weak V-shaped union | Cabling & Bracing | Structural support reduces the chance of failure before the next winter storm. |
| Tree already down or limb on a structure now | Emergency Tree Service | Fast response clears the hazard and limits further damage to your property. |
See the Difference Professional Care Makes.
Testimonials
What Austin Property Owners Say About Our Tree Care
For decades, homeowners and property owners throughout Austin have trusted Austin Tree Specialists for knowledgeable advice, honest recommendations, and professional tree care.
See why our customers continue to call us when their trees need expert attention.
Tree Service Across Austin & Central Texas
Austin Tree Specialists serves homeowners and businesses across Austin, Travis County, and Williamson County. If you do not see your area listed, call us. We likely cover it.
- Austin,TX
- Northwest Hills, TX
- West Lake Hills, TX
- Tarrytown, TX
- Allandale, TX
- Barton Hills, TX
- Oak Hill, TX
- Lakeway, TX
- Cedar Park, TX
- Round Rock, TX
FAQs
Tree Service in Austin, TX: Frequently Asked Questions
We believe in transparency. Here are some of the most common questions our clients ask about our services.
What tree services does Austin Tree Specialists provide?
We provide comprehensive tree care including tree trimming and pruning, tree removal, emergency tree services, arborist consultations, tree health diagnosis, fertilization, cabling and bracing, stump services, and other specialized tree care solutions.
How do I know if my tree needs to be removed?
Signs such as severe trunk damage, significant decay, structural instability, extensive dead branches, root damage, or an unsafe lean may indicate a potential hazard. A professional evaluation can determine whether the tree can be preserved or removal is the safest option.
Can you help diagnose a sick or declining tree?
Yes. Our tree care professionals evaluate symptoms such as browning leaves, canopy thinning, unusual growth, pests, disease, and structural problems to determine the likely cause and recommend appropriate care.
Do you provide emergency tree services in Austin?
Yes. We assist with fallen trees, broken limbs, storm damage, and hazardous tree conditions that may pose an immediate risk to homes, vehicles, driveways, or other structures.
Your Trees Deserve Specialist Care
Whether you need routine pruning, help diagnosing a struggling tree, hazardous tree removal, or emergency service, Austin Tree Specialists brings decades of local knowledge to every property.
Protect your trees. Protect your property. Trust the specialists who have served Austin since 1975.