Tree service in Plano

Oak wilt travels when sap-feeding beetles carry spores from diseased red oaks to fresh cuts, then moves between neighboring oaks through grafted roots. Texas A&M Forest Service said in 2019 that it had killed millions of trees across more than 76 counties of Central, North and West Texas. Ask a certified arborist whether oak wilt has turned up near you, and treat your oaks as at risk until you know. The Forest Service says to paint or cover oak wounds at any time of year, and any paint will do. Ask your crew to bring it.

Oncor lists Plano among the cities it serves, and in its area the rules split the work:

• Pole to pole. Oncor trims around its high-voltage lines between poles and says that trimming must be done by Oncor.
• Pole to house. The service drop is your responsibility. Oncor says to hire a private arborist and request a temporary disconnect, which carries a charge.
• After a storm. Oncor prunes only what restores power. A fallen tree that does not touch lines is the owner's cleanup.

Texas law also bars anyone from working, or bringing tools, within six feet of a high-voltage overhead line without safety arrangements made with the operator, arranged at least 48 hours ahead. To report a hazardous tree near lines, call Oncor at 888-313-6862, or 911 if there is fire or sparking.

Spraying or treating trees for pests for pay needs a TDA license in the lawn and ornamental category, so ask for it if a crew offers to treat as well as cut. ISA Certified Arborist is a professional credential with a code of ethics, worth asking about for large or valuable trees. Texas sales tax applies to tree removal, pruning and spraying, so expect it on the bill.

Before removing a large tree, call Plano Building Inspections at 972-941-7140 to ask whether a permit applies, and ask the city how brush pickup works. Get the crew's answer on hauling the wood in writing.

Plano tree service costs

HomeGuide's 2026 national figures put removal at $400 to $1,200 on average, from about $200 for a small tree to $3,000 for a large or complex job, and trimming at $400 to $900 per tree. Stump grinding adds $120 to $400 for the first stump. See the Texas tree service guide for more, check Plano roofers if limbs have already hit the roof, and visit the Plano city page for local rules.