Tree Service in Cross Timber, Texas
Tree trimming, removal, stump grinding, land clearing and storm response across Cross Timber and Johnson County. Licensed and insured, Certified Arborist on staff, and every estimate is free and in writing.
Who provides tree service in Cross Timber, TX?
Tree Service Pros is a full-service tree company serving Cross Timber, Texas serving a community of about 362. We handle tree trimming, tree removal, stump grinding, land clearing, storm damage and emergency work across Cross Timber and the rest of Johnson County. Estimates are free and written, we are insured, and a Certified Arborist is on staff. Call (817) 508-9940.
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.
The fort worth prairie runs under Cross Timber: thin, rocky alkaline clay over limestone bedrock. Mature canopy here is mostly live oak and cedar elm, with Shumard oak where there is more depth. Root plates here are wide and shallow because there is nowhere to go down — limestone is often less than two feet under the grass.
We are regularly within a few minutes of Cross Timber: Burleson (1 mi), Briaroaks (2 mi), Joshua (3 mi) and Keene (7 mi) are all on the same route.
- City
- Cross TimberJohnson County
- Population
- 362U.S. Census
- From Fort Worth
- 19 mion our regular route
- Estimates
- Freewritten, no obligation
At a glance
Tree care in Cross Timber — the short version
| City | Cross Timber, Texas |
|---|---|
| County | Johnson County |
| Population | 362 |
| From Fort Worth | 19 miles |
| 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 |
| Oak pruning window | July – January |
| Best planting window | October – February |
Straight answers
Cross Timber — straight answers
How much does tree service cost in Cross Timber?
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 Cross Timber?
Estimates usually within a couple of business days — Cross Timber is 19 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 Cross Timber?
Iron chlorosis. Cross Timber soil runs about pH 7.8–8.3, 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 Cross Timber
What we do in Cross Timber, TX
Each of these has its own page with local pricing, process and answers.
Tree Trimming & Pruning in Cross Timber
Crown cleaning, raising, thinning and deadwood removal on an ANSI A300 standard.
Tree Trimming in Cross Timber →Tree Removal in Cross Timber
Safe, insured removal of dead, dying, damaged or badly-placed trees.
Tree Removal in Cross Timber →Stump Grinding & Stump Removal in Cross Timber
Grinding stumps 6–12 inches below grade so the ground can be re-used.
Stump Grinding in Cross Timber →Land Clearing & Lot Clearing in Cross Timber
Clearing brush, scrub and trees off building pads, pasture and fence lines.
Land Clearing in Cross Timber →Tree Pruning in Cross Timber
Structural and health pruning — the cuts that change how a tree grows.
Tree Pruning in Cross Timber →Emergency & Storm Damage Tree Service in Cross Timber
Storm response for trees on houses, drives, fences and power drops.
Emergency Tree Service in Cross Timber →Certified Arborist in Cross Timber
A credentialed opinion on whether a tree is safe, sick, or fine as it is.
Certified Arborist in Cross Timber →Tree Cutting Service in Cross Timber
Cutting down trees, cutting back limbs, and cutting up what has already fallen.
Tree Cutting in Cross Timber →Brush Removal & Hauling in Cross Timber
Hauling off brush piles, storm debris and yard-waste stacks.
Brush Removal in Cross Timber →Commercial & HOA Tree Service in Cross Timber
Property-wide tree work for HOAs, commercial sites, churches and municipalities.
Commercial Tree Service in Cross Timber →Tree Disease & Pest Treatment in Cross Timber
Diagnosis and treatment for the diseases that actually kill North Texas trees.
Tree Disease Treatment in Cross Timber →Tree Surgeon Service in Cross Timber
The climbing, cutting and rigging work — done by people with the credentials to back the name.
Tree Surgeon in Cross Timber →Shrub & Hedge Trimming in Cross Timber
Shaping, thinning and renewing the shrubs and hedges around the house.
Shrub & Hedge Trimming in Cross Timber →Root Barriers & Root Pruning in Cross Timber
Redirecting roots away from foundations, drives and pools — without killing the tree.
Root Barriers in Cross Timber →Why Cross Timber 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 Cross Timber 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 Cross Timber is free, and a second opinion before a four-figure removal is worth having.
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.
FAQ
Tree service in Cross Timber — common questions
Can you work near power lines?
Up to a point. Anything in contact with a service drop or a primary conductor is the utility's to clear first — we do not cut energised lines and neither should anyone who is not a qualified line-clearance crew. We handle everything outside those clearances.
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.
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 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.
Do I need to be home while you work?
No, as long as we have access and have already walked the job with you. Plenty of Cross Timber customers are at work while we are there. We will call before we start and send photos when we finish.
How soon can you get to my property in Cross Timber?
Estimates in Cross Timber 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.
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. |
Towns nearest Cross Timber
We are usually working within a few miles of Cross Timber already.
| Town | Distance | County | Tree service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burleson | 1 mi | Johnson County | Burleson → |
| Briaroaks | 2 mi | Johnson County | Briaroaks → |
| Joshua | 3 mi | Johnson County | Joshua → |
| Keene | 7 mi | Johnson County | Keene → |
| Crowley | 7 mi | Tarrant County | Crowley → |
| Rendon | 8 mi | Tarrant County | Rendon → |
| Alvarado | 8 mi | Johnson County | Alvarado → |
| Lillian | 8 mi | Johnson County | Lillian → |
| Coyote Flats | 9 mi | Johnson County | Coyote Flats → |
| Cleburne | 10 mi | Johnson County | Cleburne → |
Tree service near Cross Timber
Cross Timber sits inside our core route through Johnson County.
Browse every city we serve in Johnson 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 Cross Timber
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.