Tree trimming and pruning in Lufkin
Limbs over the roof, dead wood, and the wire to the house.
Trimming covers the jobs short of removal: dead limbs over the roof, branches scraping the siding, a crown thinned so wind passes through, or limbs on the wire to the house.
Published prices
| Tree size | Lawn Love, national (Oct 2026) |
|---|---|
| Under 30 ft | $80 to $420 |
| 30 to 60 ft | $210 to $790 |
| Over 60 ft | $470 to $1,840 |
| Pine | $210 to $1,630 |
| Oak | $230 to $1,480 |
Lawn Love's typical range is $412 to $612 a tree. It notes that being close to power lines raises the price, and that prices can rise after major storms.
The wire to your house
Oncor maintains the lines in Lufkin, according to the city. Its guidance:
- Trimming between two Oncor poles has to be done by Oncor.
- The wire running from the pole to your meter is yours to keep clear; Oncor says to hire a qualified tree trimmer or arborist for it.
- For that work, Oncor or your retail electric provider can arrange a temporary disconnect and reconnect. There are charges for it.
- People who aren't line-clearance certified should stay a minimum of 10 feet from high-voltage lines.
Treatments
If a contractor suggests spraying or injecting a tree, ask about their license: the Texas Department of Agriculture says anyone applying pesticides to trees, lawns or ornamentals for hire needs a TDA license.
Where these facts come from
- Lawn Love: How Much Does Tree Trimming Cost in 2026? (Jude Omoregie, updated October 16, 2026)
- City of Lufkin: Moving to Lufkin? (visitors and newcomers, utilities)
- Oncor: Tree pruning FAQs
- Oncor: Vegetation Management
- Texas Department of Agriculture: Applying Pesticides to Lawns, Trees, Ornamentals
Checked October 27, 2026. Agencies and price guides update without notice; open the link before relying on a figure.
Common questions
Will Oncor trim the branches around the line to my house?
No. Per Oncor, keeping branches off the pole-to-meter wire falls to the property owner, though Oncor will drop power temporarily, for a charge, so a trimmer can work safely.
How much does tree trimming cost?
Lawn Love's October 2026 national guide lists $412 to $612 a tree as typical, and $470 to $1,840 for trees over 60 feet.