Tree Cutting Service in Cross Timber, Texas
Cutting down trees, cutting back limbs, and cutting up what has already fallen. Serving Cross Timber and the rest of Johnson County since 2014 — free written estimates, fully insured crews, and complete clean-up.
Do you provide tree cutting in Cross Timber, TX?
Yes — we do tree cutting throughout Cross Timber, TX. Cutting down trees, cutting back limbs, and cutting up what has already fallen. Most Cross Timber jobs fall between $300 and $2,200. We are a licensed, insured Johnson County tree service with a Certified Arborist on staff, and estimates cost nothing.
Cross Timber is a small community in Johnson County, about 19 miles from Fort Worth and 1 from Burleson. We are out this way regularly. “Tree cutting” covers three different jobs, and the price gap between them is large. Sorting out which one you actually need is the first thing we do on site.
Root plates here are wide and shallow because there is nowhere to go down — limestone is often less than two feet under the grass. It is why cutting a mature live oak in Cross Timber is a rigging job rather than a felling job on most residential lots.
- Service
- Tree Cutting
- Area
- Cross TimberJohnson County
- Typical range
- $300–$2,200per job, varies by site
- Estimates
- Freewritten, no obligation
What is included in Cross Timber
- Felling where there is room to drop it whole
- Sectional cutting where there is not
- Cutting back limbs off roofs and fences
- Bucking and cutting up storm-fallen trees
- Firewood cut and stacked on request
At a glance
Tree Cutting in Cross Timber — the short version
| Service area | Cross Timber, Johnson County, Texas |
|---|---|
| Population | 362 |
| Soil | shallow alkaline clay over limestone (pH 7.8–8.3) |
| Common trees | live oak, cedar elm, Texas ash, Shumard oak |
| Most common problem | Iron chlorosis |
| Typical cost | $300–$2,200 |
| Oak pruning window | July – January |
Signs you need tree cutting in Cross Timber
- A tree you want gone but are unsure how it comes down
- Limbs to cut back off a structure
- A storm-fallen tree that needs bucking up
- Firewood you want cut and stacked
- Anything you were considering doing yourself with a chainsaw
Any of these is worth a free look. We will tell you honestly if it can wait.
Three jobs that all get called “tree cutting”
When somebody calls asking about tree cutting, they mean one of three things and the price range between them is roughly ten to one. Cutting a tree down is a removal. Cutting branches back is trimming — off a roof, away from a fence, up over a drive. Cutting up a tree that is already down is storm clean-up, and it is priced by volume and access rather than by height.
Pricing
What tree cutting costs in Cross Timber
Most tree cutting work in Cross Timber falls between $300 and $2,200 for a typical residential job. That is a real range, not a teaser — what puts a job at one end or the other is below.
What moves the price
- Which of the three jobs it actually is
- Height, diameter and total wood volume
- Whether there is a clear drop zone
- What happens to the wood — haul-off is a real share of the cost
- Access and how far material has to be carried to the truck
The only way to get a real number is for someone to look at it. That visit is free — request an estimate or call (817) 508-9940. Full pricing detail for every service is in our North Texas tree service cost guide.
Local conditions
Cross Timber soil, species and timing
The ground under Cross Timber is shallow alkaline clay over limestone, typical of the Fort Worth Prairie. Soil pH runs around 7.8–8.3, which is why iron chlorosis shows up here so consistently — high soil pH locks up iron and manganese, so red oaks and maples yellow between the veins while the veins stay green.
Cross Timber sits inside a tight cluster of towns we run every week: Burleson (1 mi), Briaroaks (2 mi), Joshua (3 mi) and Keene (7 mi) are all on the same route.
Timing oak work in Cross Timber
Oak wilt is present across North Central Texas, and the single most important rule is timing: the Texas A&M Forest Service advises against pruning oaks between February 1 and June 30, when sap-feeding beetles are active and fresh cuts are how the fungus gets in. If an oak has to be cut in that window — storm damage does not wait — every wound gets painted immediately. We schedule non-urgent oak work in July through January.
People in Cross Timber search for this as tree cutters, tree cutting service, or simply limb cutting in Cross Timber — it is all the same job, and the estimate is free either way.
Timing
Tree care calendar for Cross Timber
| When | What matters |
|---|---|
| Jan–Feb | Best window of the year for structural pruning. Trees are dormant, the framework is visible with the leaves off, and crews are less booked. |
| Feb 1–Jun 30 | Do not prune oaks. Paint any unavoidable wound immediately — storm damage included. |
| Mar–May | Storm season. Straight-line winds find weak unions first. Deadwood and over-extended limbs are worth clearing before it starts. |
| Jun–Aug | Heat and drought stress. Water deeply and infrequently; the thin soil over limestone here dries from the bottom up. Watch for iron chlorosis. |
| Sep–Oct | Root growth restarts as soil cools — the best planting window and a good time for soil correction. |
| Nov–Dec | Leaves down, structure visible. Removals are cheapest now: lighter canopy, firmer ground, less rigging. |
Straight answers
Tree Cutting in Cross Timber — straight answers
What does tree cutting cost in Cross Timber?
Most Cross Timber jobs run $300–$2,200. Access moves this more than tree size does.
Do you cover Cross Timber?
Yes — Cross Timber is in Johnson County, inside our regular route, 19 miles from our Fort Worth base. Estimates are free and usually within a couple of business days.
When is the right time of year?
Late summer through winter for most work. On oaks it is not optional — nothing between February 1 and June 30, because of oak wilt.
Are you licensed and insured?
General liability and workers' compensation, certificate sent before you book. Texas does not license tree services, which is why that question matters more here than elsewhere.
FAQ
Tree Cutting in Cross Timber — questions we get asked
How much does it cost to cut down a tree in Cross Timber?
Small trees under about 25 feet usually run $300–$650. Mid-size trees of 25–50 feet are commonly $650–$1,500. Large trees over 50 feet, or anything requiring rigging over a house, generally start around $1,500 and go up with size and difficulty. Stump grinding and haul-off are separate line items.
Will you leave the wood for firewood?
Happily — say so when we quote. Leaving rounds on site reduces the price because we are not hauling the volume. We can cut to a length you specify and stack it, which adds a little labour but is usually still cheaper than haul-off.
How long does the work usually take in Cross Timber?
Most residential jobs are a single day. A straightforward trim on one or two trees is a half day; a large removal that has to be rigged over a house can run two. We give you a realistic window in the written estimate rather than a hopeful one.
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.
Do you give free estimates in Cross Timber?
Yes. Someone comes out, looks at the tree, and you get a written price with the scope spelled out — no charge and no obligation. We do not quote tree work over the phone from a description, because the things that change the price (access, what is underneath, how the wood has to come out) are not visible from a description.
Other tree services we provide in Cross Timber
Commercial Tree Service in Cross Timber
Property-wide tree work for HOAs, commercial sites, churches and municipalities.
Learn more →Brush Removal in Cross Timber
Hauling off brush piles, storm debris and yard-waste stacks.
Learn more →Certified Arborist in Cross Timber
A credentialed opinion on whether a tree is safe, sick, or fine as it is.
Learn more →Emergency Tree Service in Cross Timber
Storm response for trees on houses, drives, fences and power drops.
Learn more →Tree Pruning in Cross Timber
Structural and health pruning — the cuts that change how a tree grows.
Learn more →Land Clearing in Cross Timber
Clearing brush, scrub and trees off building pads, pasture and fence lines.
Learn more →Tree Cutting near Cross Timber
We cover the whole corridor, so a job in Cross Timber is rarely a special trip.
See all cities in Johnson County, or our full service area map. Looking for tree cutting across the whole region? See Tree Cutting Service.
Standards and sources we work to
- Texas A&M Forest Service — Oak Wilt — The Feb 1 – Jun 30 oak pruning restriction and wound-painting guidance we follow.
- ANSI A300 (Part 1) — Pruning — The national standard our pruning cuts are made to, including the limits on live-canopy removal.
- International Society of Arboriculture — Certification body for arborists. Certifications carry a number the issuer will confirm.
- Tree Care Industry Association — Industry safety standards and accreditation.
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — North Central Texas sits in zones 8a–8b, which sets what will and will not establish here.
Prices are typical ranges for North Central Texas and are not a quote. Every job is quoted in writing after an on-site visit.
Need tree cutting in Cross Timber?
Free written estimate, usually within a couple of business days. Licensed, insured, and we clean up completely.
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Storm and hazard calls are answered outside office hours.