Tree service in Mesquite
⭐ 4.9 · 103 reviews
707 Button Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150
⭐ 4.8 · 534 reviews
2501 Spring Creek Dr, Balch Springs, TX 75180
⭐ 5.0 · 43 reviews
1442 Butterfield Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150
⭐ 5.0 · 39 reviews
3705 N Belt Line Rd #15, Sunnyvale, TX 75182
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What tree work costs in Mesquite
Mesquite crews price their own jobs, so compare quotes with HomeGuide's national averages:
| Job | National average | Page date |
|---|---|---|
| Tree trimming | $400 to $900 per tree | January 2026 |
| Tree removal | $400 to $1,200 | February 2026 |
| Stump grinding | $120 to $400 first stump, $30 to $60 each extra | December 2025 |
Debris removal is often a separate line, so compare it with setting brush out for the city's weekly pickup. Texas sales tax also applies to tree work: the Comptroller lists tree removal, pruning and spraying as taxable landscaping, so expect tax on the bill. The Texas tree service guide breaks down what moves a price.
Mesquite brush pickup and tree debris
Mesquite's Solid Waste Division collects large brush and bulky items weekly. Have it out by 7:30 a.m. on your collection day, at the front curb; the city won't collect it from the alley. Bulky trash can go out no earlier than 24 hours ahead, but that limit doesn't apply to yard waste and brush. The pile can't exceed eight cubic yards.
If a crew is leaving the wood, ask them to cut it to manageable lengths and stack it at the front curb, not in the alley. A big removal can top eight cubic yards, so get haul-away priced too.
Mesquite trees near power lines and tree company checks
Oncor's crews trim near high-voltage lines between poles, and Oncor says any trimming from pole to pole must be done by Oncor. The service line from the pole to your house is your responsibility: hire a private arborist and call Oncor at 888-313-6862 for a temporary disconnect, which carries a charge. Texas law also bars anyone from working, or bringing tools, within six feet of a high-voltage overhead line without safety arrangements with the operator, arranged at least 48 hours ahead.
Checking a Mesquite tree service
- Spraying or treating trees for pests for hire needs a TDA license in the lawn and ornamental category; ask for it if the quote includes treatment.
- ISA Certified Arborist is a voluntary professional credential, useful but not a government license.
- Texas A&M Forest Service advises against pruning or wounding oaks from February through June, and painting any oak wound at any time of year. Ask a crew how it handles oaks in spring.
Book trimming before storm season alongside a roof check; see roofers in Mesquite or the Mesquite local services page.
Mesquite tree service FAQs
Will Mesquite pick up branches from tree trimming?+
Large brush goes out at the front curb by 7:30 a.m. on your weekly collection day, up to eight cubic yards. The city won't collect it from the alley.
Who trims trees near power lines in Mesquite?+
Oncor trims near its high-voltage lines between poles. Trees along the service line from the pole to your house are yours to have trimmed, with a temporary disconnect from Oncor.
How much does tree removal cost in Mesquite?+
HomeGuide's national average is $400 to $1,200 (February 2026). Ask for a written quote that says whether haul-away is included.
When should oaks be pruned in Mesquite?+
Texas A&M Forest Service says not to prune or wound oaks from February through June, and to paint oak wounds any time of year.
Sources
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Tree Trimming Cost? (2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Tree Removal Cost? (2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Stump Grinding Cost? (2026)
- Cornell LII (Texas Administrative Code): 34 Tex. Admin. Code § 3.356 - Real Property Service
- City of Mesquite: Large/Bulky Item Collection
- Public Utility Commission of Texas: Power to Choose plans API (ZIP 75149)
- Oncor: Vegetation Management
- 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
- Texas Department of Agriculture: Structural Pest Control Licensing
- International Society of Arboriculture: ISA Certified Arborist
- Texas A&M Forest Service: Oak wilt disease threatens Texas oaks in spring
Guide checked October 22, 2026.