Clearance trimming
Cutting back limbs over the roof, chimney, gutters, driveway or sidewalk, and raising low branches so people and mowers can pass underneath.
Tree Trimming in Lubbock, TX
Shade trees take years to grow on the South Plains, so the trimming should be done with care. We connect Lubbock-area homeowners with independent local tree companies for free, no-obligation tree trimming quotes.
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Why Lubbock homeowners book tree trimming
Trees do a lot of work in a city where July’s average high is 93.4 °F. They also take a beating. Spring is the windiest season in Lubbock, and the Lubbock area’s main severe-weather season runs from early April into early July (NOAA Storm Prediction Center). Wind and hail can leave cracked or hanging limbs, and a long, dry climate with about 18.33 inches of rain a year leaves many trees with deadwood in the canopy.
Common reasons to request quotes include branches rubbing the roof or gutters, limbs hanging low over a sidewalk or driveway, deadwood, storm damage, too much shade on a lawn that is thinning out, and a tree that has outgrown its spot. In central neighborhoods such as Overton and Tech Terrace, homes are older (the 79413 ZIP’s median year built is 1963, per the Census Bureau’s 2024 ACS), and established trees are part of the streetscape. Newer subdivisions often have young trees that benefit from early shaping.
Texas rules: what to ask before you hire
Texas does not have a state license for tree trimming, so ask about insurance, experience and whether an ISA Certified Arborist is on the job (ISA is a private credential; verify at isa-arbor.com). Tree spraying or injection for hire requires a TDA pesticide license.
Work near power lines is left to the utility or qualified line-clearance crews; call the utility.
If a tree company also offers lawn or tree treatments: In Texas, anyone who applies weed killers, insect or grub control, or other pesticides to a lawn for hire must hold a Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) applicator license. Fertilizer-only applications do not require one. Before you hire, ask for the company’s TDA license number and verify it with TDA.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Because there is no state license to check, your questions matter more. Ask each company:
- Do you carry liability insurance, and can I see the certificate?
- Will an ISA Certified Arborist be on the job or review the plan? (Verify at isa-arbor.com.)
- How long have you been trimming trees, and can you show me similar work nearby?
- What exactly will be cut on each tree, and how much of the canopy will come off?
- Is cleanup, chipping and haul-away included? What about stump grinding?
- If spraying or injection is suggested, what is your TDA license number?
For a wider look at which yard jobs need a state license, read Texas lawn care license rules.
Types of tree work you can request quotes for
Deadwood and storm damage
Removing dead, cracked or hanging limbs, including damage left by spring wind or hail.
Thinning and shaping
Selective cuts to open the canopy or shape a young tree. Ask how much will be removed and why.
Removal and stump grinding
Taking down a dead or unwanted tree and grinding the stump. Cost guides list average removal around $659 and stump grinding around $287.
Shade and turf are linked. AgriLife rates bermudagrass and buffalograss as having very low to low shade tolerance, so a lawn under a dense canopy may thin out. Some homeowners trim to let more light through; others decide the shady spot works better as a mulched bed. A water-wise landscaping quote can cover that change.
Getting and comparing tree trimming quotes
Tree prices vary more than most yard work because every tree is different. Cost guides for 2025–2026 report about $350–$525 per tree, with averages from about $387 to $580. These are estimates, not quotes. Height, access for a bucket truck or ladder, how close the tree is to the house, and whether debris is hauled away all change the number. See all typical ranges on our Lubbock lawn care prices page.
Tell us about the trees
How many trees, roughly how tall, what the problem is, and whether any lines run near them.
Meet the companies
Independent local tree companies look at the trees and give you a written scope and price. There is no cost or obligation.
Choose on scope, not just price
Compare what will be cut, cleanup, insurance and schedule before you decide.
After trimming, many homeowners book a yard cleanup for leftover debris and leaves. Tree trimming quotes are available across the area, including:
Frequently asked questions
How much does tree trimming cost in Lubbock?
Online cost guides (2025–2026) report about $350–$525 per tree, with reported averages from about $387 to $580. Tree removal averages about $659 and stump grinding about $287. These are estimates, not quotes. Height, how close the tree is to the house, access for equipment and haul-away all change the price, so get more than one written quote.
Do tree trimmers need a license in Texas?
Texas does not have a state license for tree trimming, so ask about insurance, experience and whether an ISA Certified Arborist is on the job. ISA is a private credential you can verify at isa-arbor.com. Tree spraying or injection for hire requires a TDA pesticide license. This is general information, not legal advice.
Who trims trees near power lines?
Work near power lines is left to the utility or qualified line-clearance crews; call the utility. When you request quotes, mention any lines running through or near the tree so the companies you talk to know about them before they visit, and ask how they handle branches close to the service drop.
What should a tree trimming quote include?
A clear quote names each tree, describes what will be cut (deadwood, clearance over the roof, thinning or raising the canopy), and says whether cleanup, chipping, haul-away and stump grinding are included. It should also note the date range and whether anything extra could be added once work starts. Ask each company to put it in writing.
Should I trim trees after a hailstorm or windstorm?
Broken or hanging limbs are worth looking at soon after a storm, especially over a roof, driveway or play area. The Lubbock area’s main severe-weather season runs from early April into early July (NOAA Storm Prediction Center), and spring is the windiest season. Ask companies to price removal of damaged limbs separately from routine trimming.
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