Tree removal in Longview
Dead pines, leaning trees and trees that are just in the way.
Most tree removal in Longview comes down to one of a few situations: a pine that has turned red, a tree leaning toward the house, one that's lifting a driveway or crowding a roof, or a tree that's simply in the way of a project. The process changes with how much room there is to drop it.
Open ground or piece by piece
Where a tree has clear space to fall, it can be notched and dropped in one piece, then cut up on the ground. Next to a house, a fence or a power line, contractors usually take it down in sections from the top, lowering limbs and pieces of trunk with ropes or working from a lift. Sectional work takes longer and costs more; Angi's national guide says a tight or hard-to-reach location often adds 25% to 50% to the price, and that a crane, when one is needed, runs roughly $500 a day.
Signs a tree may need to come down
- Red needles on a pine. Texas A&M Forest Service says needles go green to yellow to red, and red means the tree is dead.
- A lean with heaved soil. The Forest Service's storm planning guide lists a leaning trunk with the soil broken and pushed up on the opposite side as a removal condition.
- A split trunk or limb. The same guide groups splitting limbs and trunks with work that means pruning, cabling or removal.
- A dead tree near a target. Dead pines usually take six to ten months to decay to the point of breaking, so the agency suggests not waiting on a hazardous one.
Dead trees aren't always urgent. The Forest Service says removing a pine the beetles have already left isn't necessary unless it poses a safety risk, so a dead tree out in the pasture is a different call from one over the bedroom.
Published prices
| Tree height | Average cost (Dallas) |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 ft | $150 to $450 |
| 30 to 60 ft | $450 to $1,200 |
| 60 to 80 ft | $800 to $1,500 |
| Over 80 ft | $1,000 to $2,000 |
Angi's Dallas average is $773, and its typical range is $206 to $2,062. Its national guide gives a $750 average and says removing large trees near power lines can run upward of $10,000. More on the cost page.
What happens to the wood
Ask whether the quote includes hauling, chipping or leaving the wood cut to length. Angi's Dallas page lists hauling at about $70, chipping at an average of $95, and splitting into firewood at about $70. If you keep the brush, Longview's bulky item service and compost site both take limbs within set size limits; see brush disposal.
Questions worth asking the contractor
- Will the tree be dropped whole or taken down in sections, and where will it land?
- Is the stump ground out in this price, and how deep?
- What is left behind: logs, chips, raked yard?
- Can you show proof of liability insurance?
Where these facts come from
- Southern Pine Beetle or Pine Engraver or IPS Bark Beetle, Texas A&M Forest Service forest health page
- Community Forest Planning Guide: Storms, Texas A&M Forest Service PDF
- How Much Does Tree Removal Cost in Dallas, TX? Angi, by Tyler Lacoma, revised Aug. 9, 2026
- Tree Removal Cost, Angi, by Stephanie Mickelson, revised Oct. 22, 2026
- How Much Does Stump Grinding Cost? Angi, by Catherine Hiles, revised Oct. 15, 2026
- City of Longview: What Bulky Items Can Be Collected
- City of Longview: Compost Site, Residential Access
Looked up October 27, 2026. Longview services, Texas rules and published prices all shift over time, so open the source before leaning on any one figure.
Common questions
Can a dead pine be left standing?
Sometimes. Texas A&M Forest Service says a pine the beetles have already left doesn't need removing unless it's a safety risk. Near a house, a road or a line, the agency's advice is to remove hazardous dead pines sooner rather than later, since they usually take six to ten months to decay enough to break.
How much does a 60-foot pine cost to remove?
Angi's Dallas guide lists $450 to $1,200 for trees 30 to 60 feet tall and $800 to $1,500 for 60 to 80 feet, with pines overall at $250 to $1,500. Access, nearby buildings and lines move the price within or past those ranges.
Is stump grinding included?
Often not. Ask. Angi's national stump grinding figures average $250 a stump, with most paying $120 to $400.
Get a tree removal price
Phone the number or use the form; a tree contractor from the Longview area returns the call and arranges to see the job. There's no fee for asking.
Voicemail picked up? Leave a name, the best number, where the property is, and whether the tree is leaning, dead or already down.