Tree Removal in Houma, LA
Removing a tree in Houma is rarely just "cut it down." Between soft, water-logged ground, tight lots, and big spreading canopies close to houses and power lines, most jobs here call for careful rigging and rope work, not just a chainsaw. We take trees down in controlled sections so nothing lands where it shouldn’t.
What’s included
- Whole-tree removal, section by section over houses, fences, and lines
- Dead, diseased, and leaning trees that have become a hazard
- Water oaks and pines that drop limbs every storm season
- Haul-away of all wood and debris — or cut-to-length firewood left if you want it
Local note
Water oaks are the tree we’re called to remove most in Terrebonne Parish. They grow fast, they’re brittle, and after 40–50 years they start shedding heavy limbs — usually onto whatever is underneath. Getting one down before it fails on its own is far cheaper than the alternative.
What it costs
Most residential removals run $300–$1,500+ in the Houma area.
Price depends on the tree’s height, trunk diameter, how close it stands to your house or power lines, and how easily a crew and truck can reach it. A big live oak over a roofline costs more than an open-yard pine of the same height.
Tree Removal — questions
How much does it cost to remove a tree in Houma?
Most residential removals fall between $300 and $1,500, with the average landing around $500. Large live oaks near a house, or anything requiring a crane, run higher. The only way to get a real number is a free on-site look — height, trunk size, and access drive the price more than anything else.
Do you remove the stump too?
Stump grinding is a separate service because it uses different equipment. We can handle both in one visit — removal plus grinding — and it’s usually cheaper to bundle them than to book two trips.
Can you get equipment into a tight backyard?
Usually, yes. A lot of Houma lots are narrow, so we rig and lower trees in pieces rather than felling them whole. If access is truly blocked, we’ll tell you straight and walk you through the options.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Houma?
For a tree in your own yard, Terrebonne Parish generally does not require a permit. Removals that affect a public right-of-way, a drainage servitude, or a protected tree can require sign-off. If yours is one of those, we will tell you before we start.
How do I know if a tree needs to come down?
Watch for a lean that has worsened after rain, large dead limbs up high, a hollow or soft base, fungus at the roots, or cracks where limbs meet the trunk. Any of those over your house is worth a free look. We will give you a straight answer, even if it is to leave it standing.
Also in Houma
Stump Grinding
We grind the stump and surface roots below grade so you can sod, replant, or just get your yard back.
Learn more →Emergency & Storm
Tree on your house, blocking the drive, or hung up after a storm — we respond fast across Terrebonne.
Learn more →Land Clearing
Clearing brush, undergrowth, and stands of trees to open up a lot for building, fencing, or resale.
Learn more →How we take a tree down in Houma
Very few removals in Terrebonne Parish are a straight fell. Lots are narrow, the ground is soft, and there is almost always a house, a fence, a shed, or a power drop within reach of the canopy. So most of our jobs are rigging jobs: a climber sets ropes and we lower the tree in sections — limbs first, then the trunk in manageable pieces — so every piece comes down under control instead of dropping where gravity wants it. It is slower than a chainsaw-and-hope approach, and it is the whole reason a tree comes down without taking your gutter with it. When the tree is down, we haul off all the wood and debris and rake the site so your yard is usable the same day. Want the trunk cut to firewood length and left? Just say so.
The trees we remove most, and why
Water oaks are our number-one call in Houma. They grow fast, the wood is brittle, and by 40 to 50 years old they start dropping heavy limbs — usually onto whatever is underneath. Pines come next; they snap and lean after storms and rot at the root in the wet ground. Live oaks are tougher and we remove them less often, but when a big one has to come down over a roof, that is the job that really calls for rigging and experience. Pecans, hackberries, and the occasional bald cypress round out the list.
When a tree should come down before it fails
It is almost always cheaper to remove a tree on your schedule than after it fails on its own. The signs worth a call: a lean that has gotten worse, especially after heavy rain; large dead limbs high in the canopy; a hollow or soft spot at the base; mushrooms or fungus at the root flare; and cracks where big limbs meet the trunk. Any of those on a tree standing over your house is worth a free look — and if the honest answer is that it can stay, we will tell you that too.
Permits in Terrebonne Parish
For a tree in your own yard, the parish generally does not require a permit. Removals that affect a public right-of-way, a drainage servitude, or a protected tree can be a different story. If your job looks like one that needs sign-off, we will tell you up front rather than leave you holding it.
Got a tree that needs to come down?
Free estimates across Houma and Terrebonne Parish. Talk to a local crew, not a call center.