Does Capitol Tree Care have a Certified Arborist on staff?

Yes. The owner, James Burtchell, is a Certified Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). James’ ISA certified number is TX-3593A.

Is Capitol Tree Care insured?

Yes. Capitol Tree Care holds a general liability policy in the amount of $1,000,000.00/ incident to protect each customer in the event of an accident. A certificate of insurance can be provided to each customer per request.

Why should we hire Capitol Tree Care over the competition?

Not only is the owner an ISA Certified Arborist, James holds a Bachelor’s degree in Forest Science from Texas A&M University, College Station. James is ISA Texas Oak Wilt Certified, TOWC-0269 and is a ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor. Alongside formal education, James also has been working in the tree care industry since 2007 and has obtained years of on-the-job experience. Proper knowledge is key in the industry since there a lot “tree trimmers” out there that provide unqualified service at a cheap price.

Does Capitol Tree Care provide free estimates?

Yes. We provide free estimates for services, however we do charge for an Arborist consultation or tree assessment. Customers often overlap free estimates vs. a consultation. A consultation consists of a customer requesting an Arborist to assess a tree for safety and health or to provide recommendations before purchasing a new property. Free estimates are in place for customers looking for the cost to provide a service such as tree pruning, tree removal or health care services.

What measures does Capitol Tree Care take to protect a customer’s tree(s) from Oak Wilt?

Oak Wilt is a devastating vascular fungus that affects Live Oaks and Red Oaks. To ensure we protect each of our customer’s assets. We sterilize all saw blades before each job and seal all cuts on Oaks over ½” in diameter. We also consult our customers to avoid pruning Live Oaks and Red Oaks between February 1 – June 30.

Do I need a permit to remove my tree?

The City of Austin, TX requires a removal permit if the trunk diameter of the tree is 19” DBH or larger. DBH stands for diameter at breast height which is measured at 4.5’ from the base of the trunk.

We are about to begin construction. Can anything be done to protect our trees throughout the process?

Absolutely! Construction can be extremely stressful to a tree and can cause decline or the death of a tree. Protecting trunks and root zones, as well as supplemental watering, can maintain health and vigor and protect from possible soil compaction or physical damage to the trunk of canopy. Refer to our Construction Mitigation service page for more information!

What are some signs that my tree may not be healthy?

Poor shoot elongation and die-back at the tips of each shoot are indications that your tree may be in decline or stressed. Stunted leaf size, extremely thin canopies and chlorotic (yellowing) leaves are also indications of poor nutrition or stress.

Does Capitol Tree Care provide health maintenance?

Yes! We provide services such as soil aeration and organic health care to keep your trees healthy and promote strong tree vigor. Ask us about our ongoing maintenance plans and how they can help protect your trees!

Should I be watering my trees?

Central Texas has seen multiple years of intense drought condition resulting in the loss of 1 million trees in Texas alone. Proper watering of trees during the hot summer months will increase your tree’s ability to function, thrive and protect itself from harmful fungi and pests. To ensure proper watering, water your trees with a slow & deep application throughout the entire Critical Root Zone (CRZ) of the tree. The CRZ is the root zone located under the entire canopy of the tree. During the hottest months of the year, watering once a week is a safe practice, but also account for rainfall as to avoid keeping your soils saturated. Saturated soils can be just as detrimental to a tree as having a lack of water.

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At Capitol Tree Care, we provide professional tree removal throughout Austin and nearby areas. Whether it’s an emergency after a storm or planned landscaping, our certified arborists ensure safety and precision. We carry full general liability insurance to cover any property damage, as well as worker’s compensation insurance, with copies available upon request.

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Founded in 2012, Capitol Tree Care is Austin’s trusted choice for professional tree removal and tree care services. Our mission is to keep your property safe and beautiful through expert care, using the latest equipment and techniques. Fully licensed, insured, and committed to the environment — we recycle or mulch all removed trees whenever possible.

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The crew from Capitol Tree Care (Brian Zach Caleb) did an outstanding job pruning 9 cedar elms (all tall) and removing 2 trees. The trees look very clean with limbs well away from the house. They communicated all of their activities and discussed possible issues with a tree removal. Will definitely use in the future.

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Brian Garcia, Caleb, and Zach came out today to remove two trees for us, and they did an amazing job! They were kind, professional, safe, quick, thorough, mindful of our property, and helpful answering questions we had. I have had nothing but great work done using Capitol Tree Care, and will continue to use them for our tree related needs!

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Capitol Tree Care did a great job for us at a fair price. We had a 64 year old pecan fall in a storm, and James talked through the removal process with us, and helped figure out what and when to plant to get our shade back. Warren did a great job grinding the HUGE 64 year-old stump not to mention the other four tree stumps we had. The ground was smooth, but he nevertheless showed us where to be mindful when walking around in the yard. Thanks guys!

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Very satisfied! Great communication, punctual, respectful, work was performed on scheduled and efficiently. End results look great. Warren especially did a great job with stump grinding and was super personable and professional! Would gladly recommend Capitol Tree Care to others.

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