Crane-Assisted Tree Removal
Lifting trees out over the house instead of rigging them down through it. Serving Tarrant, Johnson, Parker, Hill and Bosque Counties from south Fort Worth since 2014.
What is crane tree removal?
When a tree is over a roof, a pool or a neighbour's fence with no drop zone, a crane pick is often both the safest option and — because it is faster — not the most expensive one. Tree Service Pros provides crane-assisted removals across North Central Texas — free written estimates, insured crews, complete clean-up. Call (817) 508-9940.
When a tree is over a roof, a pool or a neighbour's fence with no drop zone, a crane pick is often both the safest option and — because it is faster — not the most expensive one.
When you need it: No safe way to bring it down in pieces.
- Service
- Crane Tree Removal
- Typical range
- $1,800–$7,000varies by site
- Estimates
- Freewritten
- Counties
- 5Tarrant · Johnson · Parker · Hill · Bosque
What is included
- Removals with no drop zone
- Trees over roofs, pools and outbuildings
- Storm-damaged trees that cannot be climbed safely
- Large-diameter and heritage removals
- Certified rigging and lift planning
When a crane is cheaper than climbing
A crane pick sounds like the expensive option and often is not. Rigging a large tree down in small pieces over a house can take a crew two days; the same tree lifted out in four picks can be done in a morning. Where there is genuinely no drop zone — a mature red oak between a house and a pool, say — the crane is frequently both the safest method and the lower bid.
It needs setup room. A crane needs a stable pad within reach of the tree, clear of overhead lines, and a path to get there. Where that is not available, the answer goes back to conventional rigging.
Overhead lines set the limits
Minimum approach distances to energised conductors are not negotiable and they govern where a crane can set up and how it can swing. If the only workable position puts the boom inside those distances, the utility has to de-energise or cover the line first. That is a scheduling reality, not an obstacle we work around.
How it works
Our crane tree removal process
Survey for access
Setup pad, ground bearing, swing path and overhead clearances.
Plan the picks
Piece weights calculated against the load chart at the working radius — not estimated by eye.
Protect the site
Matting under outriggers, protection over drives and hardscape.
Lift in sequence
Climber sets the sling and makes the cut; each piece flown clear to the landing zone.
Process at the landing zone
Wood cut and loaded away from the structure, so nothing heavy travels over the house twice.
Pricing
What crane tree removal costs in North Texas
What moves the price
- Crane size required and day rate
- Setup access and whether matting is needed
- Number of picks and total wood volume
- Traffic control if the crane sets up in the street
- Utility coordination for line clearance
See the full cost guide for every service, or request a free written estimate.
FAQ
Crane Tree Removal — frequently asked
What payment methods do you take?
All standard forms — card, check, cash and bank transfer. On larger jobs a deposit is normal with the balance due on completion, after you have seen the finished work. We do not ask for payment in full before starting.
Are you licensed and insured to work in North Texas?
We carry general liability and workers' compensation, and we will send the certificate before you book — not after. Texas does not license tree services at state level, which is exactly why the insurance question matters: if an uninsured crew damages your property or injures someone on it, that lands on your homeowner's policy.
What happens if it rains on my scheduled day?
We reschedule. Saturated ground means ruts and, more importantly, compromised anchor points and footing — nobody should be aloft in a tree in a North Texas thunderstorm. You get a call, not a no-show.
Will you damage my lawn or sprinkler system?
We plate or mat soft ground before anything heavy crosses it, and we ask you to flag sprinkler heads and low-voltage lighting, which do not show up on a utility locate. Some rutting is possible on saturated ground — if it happens, repairing it is on us.
How soon can you get to my property in North Texas?
Estimates in North Texas are usually within a couple of business days. Scheduled work typically runs one to two weeks out depending on season — spring and post-storm periods are busiest. Hazard situations get moved to the front of the queue.
Do you serve areas outside North Texas?
Yes — our regular territory covers Tarrant, Johnson, Parker, Hill and Bosque Counties and the cities inside them. North Texas is on our normal route.
Can you work around my schedule?
Usually. Most residential work happens on weekdays during business hours, but we can often arrange early starts or a specific day if access, pets or gates require it. Commercial properties routinely get after-hours or weekend scheduling.
Do you clean up afterwards?
Completely. Brush chipped and hauled, wood removed or stacked as you prefer, ground raked and blown off. We walk the site with you before we leave. Clean-up is included in the quoted price — it is not a line item that appears later.
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Learn more →Get a free crane tree removal estimate
Written price, clear scope, insured crew. No obligation to book.
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Storm and hazard calls are answered outside office hours.