DFW-Wide Tree Care Alert: When Is It Time to Remove or Trim a Tree?

Gary Zimmerman
Dec 10, 2025
3 min read

Professional Tree Removal, Trimming & Care Across Dallas–Fort Worth

Trees add beauty, shade, and value to your home—but when they become damaged, overgrown, or hazardous, they can quickly turn into a liability. Across the DFW Metroplex, homeowners search for “tree removal near me” and “tree trimming near me” every day because they’re seeing warning signs that something isn’t right.

At Tree Masters Tree Service, we’ve been helping homeowners throughout Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, Plano, Carrollton, McKinney, Allen, Denton, Lewisville, Arlington, Grapevine, Flower Mound and more since 1988. If your tree is showing any of the issues below, it may be time to take action.

1. Signs Your Tree May Need Removal

Not every tree can or should be saved. Here are the biggest red flags:

• Large cracks or splits in the trunk

Deep cracks indicate structural failure. These trees often cannot be stabilized and pose a falling risk.

• Dead or hollow sections

If one-third or more of the tree is dead, removal is usually the safest option.

• Leaning toward your home or driveway

A sudden lean—even a few inches—can signal root problems.

• Rot or fungus at the base of the trunk

Mushrooms or soft wood often mean interior decay.

• Storm damage from high winds or lightning

DFW storms create thousands of hazardous trees every year. If a tree has lost major limbs or the trunk is split, removal may be necessary.

If you're noticing any of these signs and need tree removal in DFW, Tree Masters can help quickly and safely.

2. Signs Your Tree Simply Needs Trimming or Pruning

Not all problem trees need to come down. Many can be restored with proper trimming.

• Overgrown branches touching your roof

This is one of the most common “tree trimming near me” issues homeowners search for.

• Excessive canopy weight

Heavy limbs stress the trunk and can break during storms.

• Low-hanging limbs over sidewalks or driveways

This is both a safety and liability issue.

• Deadwood scattered throughout the canopy

Selective trimming improves tree health and appearance.

• Branches blocking street visibility or lighting

HOA regulations often require routine clearance pruning.

If your tree can be saved, our local arborists will recommend the safest, healthiest approach.

3. Why DFW Homeowners Choose Tree Masters Tree Service

✔ Serving 50+ cities across Dallas–Fort Worth

Wherever you are—from Carrollton to Keller, Sachse to Southlake, Prosper to Plano, Fort Worth to Frisco—our crews are nearby and ready to help.

✔ Experienced, local arborists

We’ve been serving the metroplex for over 35 years.

✔ Emergency tree removal available

Especially during Texas storm season.

✔ We handle everything

Tree removal, trimming, hazardous limbs, stump grinding, tree disease diagnostics, and full-property assessments.

✔ Safe, professional equipment

We use bucket trucks, climbing crews, roping systems, chip trucks, and haul-off equipment to handle jobs of any size.

4. How to Know Whether to Remove or Trim Your Tree

Every situation is different, but here’s a simple rule:

If the tree is dangerous, unstable, diseased, split, or leaning — removal may be the best option. If the tree is healthy but overgrown, messy, or crowding structures — trimming is usually the right fix.

A quick on-site evaluation from our team will give you a clear answer.

5. Ask About Our “Recently Completed Jobs” Map

To help customers across DFW verify our experience, we now upload:

job addresses
before-and-after photos
service details
job dates

Our interactive map shows real DFW tree removals and trimmings performed by our crews—including Carrollton, Addison, Frisco, Denton, McKinney, Flower Mound, Arlington, Dallas, Fort Worth, and more.

Need Tree Removal or Tree Trimming in DFW? We’re Ready to Help.

For fast service, call: Tree Masters Tree Service

Call 972-261-7511

https://treemasters-tree-service.com

Whether you’re in Plano, Lewisville, Carrollton, Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, Allen, Denton, or anywhere in North Dallas, our arborists can evaluate your trees and recommend the safest, most cost-effective solution.