Tree service in Alvin
⭐ 5.0 · 597 reviews
224 McLemore Dr, Alvin, TX 77511
⭐ 5.0 · 43 reviews
2121 County Rd 235, Alvin, TX 77511
⭐ 4.9 · 62 reviews
17721 Elizabeth St, Alvin, TX 77511
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Alvin tree work near power lines
Work planned closer than the law allows needs at least 48 hours' notice to the line operator, agreed safety measures and payment of the operator's actual cost. In Alvin that operator is CenterPoint or Texas-New Mexico Power depending on your address, so find the name on your bill and call before limbs come down near a line. Ask the crew whether it has made that call before work starts.
Hiring an Alvin tree service
Spraying or treating trees for pests for hire needs a TDA structural pest control license in the lawn and ornamental category, so ask for it if the quote includes treatment. ISA Certified Arborist is a credential from the International Society of Arboriculture, a professional body, and holders must follow its Code of Ethics. Ask for proof of liability insurance and two recent local references as well. Texas sales tax applies to tree removal, pruning and spraying. HomeGuide puts removal at $400 to $1,200 and trimming at $400 to $900 a tree nationally (2026 pages); the Texas tree service guide has more. See the Alvin hub or Friendswood tree service.
Alvin tree service FAQs
Is tree service taxable in Alvin?+
Yes. The Texas Comptroller's rule lists arborist services, tree removal, tree surgery, pruning and spraying as taxable landscaping.
Does an Alvin tree service need a license to spray trees?+
Yes. Spraying or treating trees for pests for hire falls under TDA's structural pest control licensing, in the lawn and ornamental category.
Sources
- Texas Constitution and Statutes (via texas.public.law): Health and Safety Code §752.004
- Texas Constitution and Statutes (via texas.public.law): Health and Safety Code §752.003
- Public Utility Commission of Texas PowerToChoose: plans for ZIP 77511
- Texas Department of Agriculture: Structural Pest Control Licensing
- International Society of Arboriculture: ISA Certified Arborist
- Cornell LII (Texas Administrative Code): 34 Tex. Admin. Code § 3.356 - Real Property Service
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Tree Removal Cost? (2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Tree Trimming Cost? (2026)
Guide checked October 22, 2026.