Tree service in McKinney

Oncor says any trimming from one pole to another must be done by Oncor, and extra trimming for looks is the owner's job at the owner's expense. Along the service line to the house, customers are responsible; Oncor says to hire a private arborist and request a temporary disconnect, which carries a charge.

Anyone planning to work closer than six feet to a high-voltage line must notify the operator at least 48 hours ahead, agree on safety measures and pay the operator's actual cost. After a storm, Oncor prunes only what's needed to restore power and won't haul away limbs it didn't cut. To report a dangerous tree near lines, call Oncor at 888-313-6862, or 911 if there is fire or sparking.

HomeGuide's national figures: removal averages $400 to $1,200 (about $200 small to $3,000 large or complex), trimming $400 to $900 per tree, and stump grinding $120 to $400 for the first stump plus $30 to $60 for each extra one. Texas sales tax applies to tree removal, pruning and spraying. See our Texas tree service guide for the full breakdown.

ISA Certified Arborist is a professional credential, not a government license. Spraying or treating trees for pests for hire, though, needs a TDA license in the lawn and ornamental category, so ask for it if the quote includes treatment.

Ask the City of McKinney whether a tree permit applies before removing a large tree, especially on a lot under development. Texas A&M Forest Service says oaks should not be pruned or wounded from February through June, to limit oak wilt, and that any oak wound should be painted. Book oak trimming for July through January.

The fungus spreads when sap-feeding beetles carry spores from diseased red oaks to fresh wounds, then moves between neighboring oaks through grafted roots. The Forest Service said in 2019 that oak wilt had killed millions of trees in more than 76 counties of Central, North and West Texas. A crew that trims oaks in April without painting the cuts is a crew to pass on.

Pair storm prep with our McKinney roofing companies list, compare tree service in Allen, and see the McKinney page for utility notes.