Tree Service in Clifton, Texas
Tree trimming, removal, stump grinding, land clearing and storm response across Clifton and Bosque County. Licensed and insured, Certified Arborist on staff, and every estimate is free and in writing.
Who provides tree service in Clifton, TX?
Tree Service Pros is a full-service tree company serving Clifton, Texas serving a community of about 3,465. We handle tree trimming, tree removal, stump grinding, land clearing, storm damage and emergency work across Clifton and the rest of Bosque County. Estimates are free and written, we are insured, and a Certified Arborist is on staff. Call (817) 508-9940.
Clifton is a small Bosque County town of roughly 3,465 — bigger lots, older trees, and fewer crews willing to drive out.
The limestone hills along the bosque runs under Clifton: shallow rocky soil over solid limestone. Mature canopy here is mostly live oak and Texas red oak, with pecan where there is more depth. With soil this shallow, a mature tree's stability comes from spread, not depth — which is why saturated ground and wind bring whole trees over root-plate-first.
Because we are already working nearby, scheduling in Clifton is usually easy — Meridian (11 mi), Mosheim (11 mi), Laguna Park (13 mi) and Valley Mills (13 mi) are all on the same route.
- City
- CliftonBosque County
- Population
- 3,465U.S. Census
- From Fort Worth
- 69 mion our regular route
- Estimates
- Freewritten, no obligation
- ZIP codes
- 76634
At a glance
Tree care in Clifton — the short version
| City | Clifton, Texas |
|---|---|
| County | Bosque County |
| Population | 3,465 |
| ZIP codes | 76634 |
| From Fort Worth | 69 miles |
| Soil | shallow soil over limestone (pH 7.9–8.4) |
| Common trees | live oak, Texas red oak, ashe juniper, pecan |
| Most common problem | Oak wilt |
| Oak pruning window | July – January |
| Best planting window | October – February |
Straight answers
Clifton — straight answers
How much does tree service cost in Clifton?
Trimming $250–$1,200, removal $300–$3,500 depending on size and access, stump grinding $95–$600, land clearing $1,500–$6,000 per acre. Access moves the price more than height.
How soon can you get to Clifton?
Estimates usually within a couple of business days — Clifton is 69 miles from our Fort Worth base and on our regular route. Hazards move to the front.
When can oaks be pruned?
July through January. Texas A&M advises against oak pruning Feb 1 – Jun 30 because of oak wilt. Paint any oak wound immediately, whatever the season.
Why are my leaves yellow with green veins in Clifton?
Iron chlorosis. Clifton soil runs about pH 7.9–8.4, and at that alkalinity iron is chemically locked up. It is a soil problem, not a disease, and chelated iron corrects it.
Every service, in Clifton
What we do in Clifton, TX
Each of these has its own page with local pricing, process and answers.
Tree Trimming & Pruning in Clifton
Crown cleaning, raising, thinning and deadwood removal on an ANSI A300 standard.
Tree Trimming in Clifton →Tree Removal in Clifton
Safe, insured removal of dead, dying, damaged or badly-placed trees.
Tree Removal in Clifton →Stump Grinding & Stump Removal in Clifton
Grinding stumps 6–12 inches below grade so the ground can be re-used.
Stump Grinding in Clifton →Land Clearing & Lot Clearing in Clifton
Clearing brush, scrub and trees off building pads, pasture and fence lines.
Land Clearing in Clifton →Tree Pruning in Clifton
Structural and health pruning — the cuts that change how a tree grows.
Tree Pruning in Clifton →Emergency & Storm Damage Tree Service in Clifton
Storm response for trees on houses, drives, fences and power drops.
Emergency Tree Service in Clifton →Certified Arborist in Clifton
A credentialed opinion on whether a tree is safe, sick, or fine as it is.
Certified Arborist in Clifton →Tree Cutting Service in Clifton
Cutting down trees, cutting back limbs, and cutting up what has already fallen.
Tree Cutting in Clifton →Brush Removal & Hauling in Clifton
Hauling off brush piles, storm debris and yard-waste stacks.
Brush Removal in Clifton →Commercial & HOA Tree Service in Clifton
Property-wide tree work for HOAs, commercial sites, churches and municipalities.
Commercial Tree Service in Clifton →Tree Disease & Pest Treatment in Clifton
Diagnosis and treatment for the diseases that actually kill North Texas trees.
Tree Disease Treatment in Clifton →Tree Surgeon Service in Clifton
The climbing, cutting and rigging work — done by people with the credentials to back the name.
Tree Surgeon in Clifton →Shrub & Hedge Trimming in Clifton
Shaping, thinning and renewing the shrubs and hedges around the house.
Shrub & Hedge Trimming in Clifton →Root Barriers & Root Pruning in Clifton
Redirecting roots away from foundations, drives and pools — without killing the tree.
Root Barriers in Clifton →Why Clifton homeowners call us
Tree work is one of the few home services where the cheapest bid is genuinely dangerous. An uninsured crew that drops a limb through your roof leaves you filing on your own policy, and a crew that tops your oaks leaves you with a bigger problem in five years than the one you started with. We are insured, we send the certificate before we book, and we do not top trees.
The other half of it is diagnosis. A good share of what we get called to look at in Clifton does not need what it was quoted for — it needs deadwood out, a soil correction, or nothing but water and time. Our Certified Arborist visit in Clifton is free, and a second opinion before a four-figure removal is worth having.
Timing oak work in Clifton
Oak wilt pressure is real in this part of 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.
FAQ
Tree service in Clifton — common questions
Do you charge extra for difficult access?
It is priced into the quote rather than added afterwards. Access is the single biggest cost driver in this trade, which is why we look at every job in person instead of quoting from a description.
How soon can you get to my property in Clifton?
Estimates in Clifton 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 offer discounts for multiple trees?
Effectively yes — the second tree on the same visit costs less than it would on its own because setup, travel and haul-off are already covered. If you have several trees needing attention, get them all quoted at once rather than one at a time.
What happens to the wood chips?
They leave with us by default. If you want them, say so — chip is good mulch, it is free, and it is better for beds than most of what is sold in bags. Just keep it off the trunk.
Do you give free estimates in Clifton?
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.
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.
Timing
Tree care calendar for Clifton
| When | What matters |
|---|---|
| Jan–Feb | The only safe oak pruning window, and it matters more here than anywhere else in our territory. |
| Feb 1–Jun 30 | No oak pruning under any circumstances. This is the northern edge of the Hill Country oak wilt belt; live oak mottes share root systems and are lost as a group. |
| Mar–May | Inspect live oaks for veinal chlorosis — yellow veins on green tissue, the reverse of iron chlorosis, and the live oak oak-wilt sign. |
| Jun–Aug | Shallow soil over solid limestone gives trees nowhere to go in drought. Deep, infrequent watering is the only thing that helps. |
| Sep–Oct | Planting and ashe juniper management once the heat breaks. |
| Nov–Dec | Clearing and removals. Stability here comes from root spread, not depth, so dry firm ground makes a real difference. |
Towns nearest Clifton
We are usually working within a few miles of Clifton already.
| Town | Distance | County | Tree service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian | 11 mi | Bosque County | Meridian → |
| Mosheim | 11 mi | Bosque County | Mosheim → |
| Laguna Park | 13 mi | Bosque County | Laguna Park → |
| Valley Mills | 13 mi | Bosque County | Valley Mills → |
| Cranfills Gap | 15 mi | Bosque County | Cranfills Gap → |
| Morgan | 16 mi | Bosque County | Morgan → |
| Whitney | 19 mi | Hill County | Whitney → |
| Kopperl | 20 mi | Bosque County | Kopperl → |
| Walnut Springs | 21 mi | Bosque County | Walnut Springs → |
| Aquilla | 22 mi | Hill County | Aquilla → |
Tree service near Clifton
Clifton sits inside our core route through Bosque County.
Browse every city we serve in Bosque County, or see the full service area.
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.
Free tree service estimate in Clifton
Tell us what you are looking at. We will come out, look at it properly, and put a written price on it — with no pressure to book.
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Storm and hazard calls are answered outside office hours.