Dead Tree Removal in Katy, TX
A dead tree in your yard isn't just an eyesore — it's a liability. Fort Bend Tree Pros removes dead trees throughout Katy and Fort Bend County quickly and safely.
Signs Your Tree Is Dead
- No new growth in spring — by April or May, no leaf buds breaking
- Brittle, snap-off branches — living branches flex; dead ones snap clean
- Bark sloughing off — no green or white living tissue underneath
- Fungal growth on trunk or base — shelf mushrooms or conk fungi indicate advanced internal decay
- Hollow sound — knocking produces a hollow rather than solid thud
- Loss of fine branches — canopy thins dramatically, leaving just scaffold branches
A tree that looks dead may not be fully dead yet. Before you commit to removal, it's worth having someone with experience take a look.
Why Dead Trees Are a Hazard
They Fall Without Warning
A dead tree with a compromised root system can simply tip over in winds that wouldn't affect a healthy tree.
They Drop Branches Constantly
Dead limbs overhead — "widow makers" — can fall on a calm day with no storm at all.
You're Liable If It Hits Something
If a dead tree you knew about falls and damages a neighbor's property, you're likely responsible. Your insurance may not cover neglected hazard trees.
They Become Pest Habitat
Dead wood attracts bark beetles and wood-boring insects. In pine trees especially, this can spread to nearby healthy trees.
Dead Tree Removal Process
Removing a dead tree requires extra caution. Dead wood is unpredictable — branches can break at unexpected points. Our process:
- 1Assessment — evaluate the tree's condition, including how far decay has progressed
- 2Rigging setup — for trees near structures, rig sections for controlled lowering
- 3Top-down sectional removal — work from the top down in sections
- 4Stump grinding — ground below grade to eliminate tripping hazards
- 5Cleanup — all wood and debris chipped or hauled away; yard left clean
Dead Tree Removal Cost
Pricing depends on tree size, location, decay level, and stump removal. We provide free on-site estimates. See our full tree removal page for more detail on our process and service area.
Schedule Your Dead Tree Removal
Don't leave a dead tree standing through the next storm season.
Not sure if your tree is dead? Schedule an arborist consultation.