Tree Removal in Gregory, TX

Gregory dates to 1886, and its houses and yard trees show it. Tree Removal in Gregory is mostly about trees that have stood over the same homes for decades: hackberries, mesquites, pecans and oaks that were planted, or simply allowed to grow, long before anyone thought about the roof line. The town covers only about 1.35 square miles, so lots are close together and a tree coming down in one yard can easily land in the next.

Small community, long memories of Celia

Gregory had about 1,740 people at the 2020 census, down from a peak of 2,739 in 1980. A lot of those homes went through Hurricane Celia in August 1970. The National Weather Service records sustained winds of 128 mph and gusts to 138 mph at the Reynolds plant near Gregory, and Wikipedia's account of the storm puts property losses in the town at about $1 million. Trees that survived that storm as saplings are now full-sized, and some carry old wounds and decay from limbs lost long ago.

What we look for on a Gregory job

When we walk a lot here, we check a few things before quoting:

Decay at old pruning cuts. Large limbs removed years ago, especially when cut flush to the trunk, often leave hollow pockets. A hollow is not always a reason to remove a tree, but a hollow at the base of a leaning trunk usually is.

Roots and foundations. Older pier-and-beam houses and slabs sit close to big trees. Heavy clay soils shrink and swell with drought and rain, and a large tree pulling moisture from under one corner can make that movement worse.

Overhead service lines. Many older lots have the power drop running right through the canopy. We'll tell you if the utility needs to be involved before we cut.

Neighbors. On narrow lots, part of the job is getting the tree down without anything crossing the fence.

How the work usually goes

For most Gregory removals, a climber takes the limbs off in sections and lowers them to the ground, and the trunk comes down in short pieces once the crown is gone. The brush is chipped on site. You can keep the chips for mulch or have them hauled. Stump grinding is quoted as its own line, so you can decide whether you want the stump gone or left for now.

Mesquite on the edges

Gregory sits on open, flat ground at about 30 feet of elevation, surrounded by farmland. Mesquite and huisache spread into any unused corner, back alley or vacant lot. Clearing them is quick work, but stumps resprout unless they are ground out, so we'll explain the options before we start.

Call (361) 310-1470 for a free estimate. We give every Gregory customer a written quote before the work begins. Get a free estimate