Tree Service in Malone, Texas
Tree trimming, removal, stump grinding, land clearing and storm response across Malone and Hill County. Licensed and insured, Certified Arborist on staff, and every estimate is free and in writing.
Who provides tree service in Malone, TX?
Tree Service Pros is a full-service tree company serving Malone, Texas serving a community of about 237. We handle tree trimming, tree removal, stump grinding, land clearing, storm damage and emergency work across Malone and the rest of Hill County. Estimates are free and written, we are insured, and a Certified Arborist is on staff. Call (817) 508-9940.
Malone is a small community in Hill County, about 63 miles from Fort Worth and 4 from Penelope. We are out this way regularly.
Tree work in Malone is shaped by the soil more than anything else. Drainage is the recurring problem — water sits, roots suffocate, and Phytophthora gets into a root collar that never dries. The species that handle it — bur oak, cedar elm, pecan — are the ones you see on every mature street, and shrink-swell root damage is their recurring problem.
Because we are already working nearby, scheduling in Malone is usually easy — Penelope (4 mi), Irene (5 mi), Bynum (7 mi) and Hubbard (7 mi) are all on the same route.
- City
- MaloneHill County
- Population
- 237U.S. Census
- From Fort Worth
- 63 mion our regular route
- Estimates
- Freewritten, no obligation
- ZIP codes
- 76660
At a glance
Tree care in Malone — the short version
| City | Malone, Texas |
|---|---|
| County | Hill County |
| Population | 237 |
| ZIP codes | 76660 |
| From Fort Worth | 63 miles |
| Soil | deep black shrink-swell clay (pH 7.4–8.2) |
| Common trees | bur oak, cedar elm, pecan, Shumard oak |
| Most common problem | Shrink-swell root damage |
| Oak pruning window | July – January |
| Best planting window | October – February |
Straight answers
Malone — straight answers
How much does tree service cost in Malone?
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 Malone?
Estimates usually within a couple of business days — Malone is 63 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 Malone?
Iron chlorosis. Malone soil runs about pH 7.4–8.2, 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 Malone
What we do in Malone, TX
Each of these has its own page with local pricing, process and answers.
Tree Trimming & Pruning in Malone
Crown cleaning, raising, thinning and deadwood removal on an ANSI A300 standard.
Tree Trimming in Malone →Tree Removal in Malone
Safe, insured removal of dead, dying, damaged or badly-placed trees.
Tree Removal in Malone →Stump Grinding & Stump Removal in Malone
Grinding stumps 6–12 inches below grade so the ground can be re-used.
Stump Grinding in Malone →Land Clearing & Lot Clearing in Malone
Clearing brush, scrub and trees off building pads, pasture and fence lines.
Land Clearing in Malone →Tree Pruning in Malone
Structural and health pruning — the cuts that change how a tree grows.
Tree Pruning in Malone →Emergency & Storm Damage Tree Service in Malone
Storm response for trees on houses, drives, fences and power drops.
Emergency Tree Service in Malone →Certified Arborist in Malone
A credentialed opinion on whether a tree is safe, sick, or fine as it is.
Certified Arborist in Malone →Tree Cutting Service in Malone
Cutting down trees, cutting back limbs, and cutting up what has already fallen.
Tree Cutting in Malone →Brush Removal & Hauling in Malone
Hauling off brush piles, storm debris and yard-waste stacks.
Brush Removal in Malone →Commercial & HOA Tree Service in Malone
Property-wide tree work for HOAs, commercial sites, churches and municipalities.
Commercial Tree Service in Malone →Tree Disease & Pest Treatment in Malone
Diagnosis and treatment for the diseases that actually kill North Texas trees.
Tree Disease Treatment in Malone →Tree Surgeon Service in Malone
The climbing, cutting and rigging work — done by people with the credentials to back the name.
Tree Surgeon in Malone →Shrub & Hedge Trimming in Malone
Shaping, thinning and renewing the shrubs and hedges around the house.
Shrub & Hedge Trimming in Malone →Root Barriers & Root Pruning in Malone
Redirecting roots away from foundations, drives and pools — without killing the tree.
Root Barriers in Malone →Why Malone 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 Malone 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 Malone is free, and a second opinion before a four-figure removal is worth having.
Timing oak work in Malone
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 Malone — common questions
Are you licensed and insured to work in Malone?
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 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.
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 give free estimates in Malone?
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.
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 Malone customers are at work while we are there. We will call before we start and send photos when we finish.
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 Malone
| When | What matters |
|---|---|
| Jan–Feb | Dormant pruning, and the one time heavy equipment can cross this clay without rutting it. |
| Feb 1–Jun 30 | No oak pruning. Bur and Shumard oaks dominate here and both are worth protecting. |
| Mar–May | The clay swells and holds water. Root rot and Phytophthora show up now, and saturated ground brings whole trees over. |
| Jun–Aug | The clay shrinks and cracks, shearing feeder roots and drying the root zone from below. This is what most summer decline here actually is. |
| Sep–Oct | Best planting window. Dig wide, never deep, and never amend the backfill in this soil. |
| Nov–Dec | Removals and structural work while the ground is firm and the canopy light. |
Towns nearest Malone
We are usually working within a few miles of Malone already.
| Town | Distance | County | Tree service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penelope | 4 mi | Hill County | Penelope → |
| Irene | 5 mi | Hill County | Irene → |
| Bynum | 7 mi | Hill County | Bynum → |
| Hubbard | 7 mi | Hill County | Hubbard → |
| Mertens | 10 mi | Hill County | Mertens → |
| Abbott | 11 mi | Hill County | Abbott → |
| Mount Calm | 11 mi | Hill County | Mount Calm → |
| Carl's Corner | 15 mi | Hill County | Carl's Corner → |
| Hillsboro | 15 mi | Hill County | Hillsboro → |
| Aquilla | 20 mi | Hill County | Aquilla → |
Tree service near Malone
Malone sits inside our core route through Hill County.
Browse every city we serve in Hill 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 Malone
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.