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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Our stump removal process is quick, efficient, and eco-friendly. Using commercial-grade grinders, our trained plant healthcare technicians safely grind the stump below ground level and ensure the area is ready for replanting or new landscaping.

1 Assessment

We inspect your stump’s size, location, and accessibility.

2 We Call 811

We handle the 811 request for you and wait for all utility lines to be marked before starting.

3 Grinding

High-powered grinder removes the stump below soil level.

4 Cleanup

We backfill the hole from the stump with wood chips generated during the grinding process

5 Final Touch

Area left level, safe, and ready for planting or grass.

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Leftover stumps aren’t just an eyesore — they can attract pests, damage lawn equipment, and even regrow new shoots. At Capitol Tree Care, we provide safe, professional stump grinding services in Austin to completely eliminate old stumps and leave your yard clean and level.

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We proudly offer stump grinding and stump removal services throughout Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Lakeway, Bastrop, Pflugerville, and nearby Central Texas areas.

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"Very Professional"

Capitol Tree helped me with some tree removal and stump grinding. They were professional in the process of assessing the work and making a quote, competitively priced, and provided excellent service. Worried about a tree hanging over your home, these are the people to chat with.

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Very good experience with Capitol Tree Care today. Brian G and Zack H removed three crepe myrtles, trimmed another three crepe myrtles,, and took an artistic (I’d say) approach to pruning a live oak that had lots of dead wood and crossed branches, etc. They also took care of Hackberry branches overhanding our roof. And then the clean up — so tidy! Warren followed on the next day with an excellent and clean stump grinding. Efficient but not rushed, the whole process was stress-free. Highly recommend.

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"Highly Recommended"

Always a fantastic experience! The team is friendly, knowledgeable, and makes the whole process easy. I’ve hired them for tree removal, stump grinding, and guidance with various tree-related issues and questions. Each time, they’ve explained everything clearly and honestly, completed the work quickly, and left no mess behind. My yard always looks great afterward. Highly recommend!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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"Very Satisfied"

James has come out to help me with my trees for several years. He is very knowledgable and always makes sure to address any concerns. I recently had his crew, Cargil, Brian, and Nico come out to remove a dead tree and do a bunch of tree pruning. These guys are professional, friendly, and made sure we were satisfied with all the work before leaving. Their stump grinder, Warren, has also been here a couple of times and does a great job . I’ll continue to use Capitol Tree Care for my tree work.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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