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.

Testimonials

Google Rating
4.9 ★★★★★
Based on 131 reviews

Facebook Rating
5.0 ★★★★★
Based on 11 reviews

Yelp Rating
5.0 ★★★★★
Based on 92 reviews

Google Rating

4.9

Based on 144 reviews

Capitol Tree Care

4.9

Careth W

1765404135

Capitol Tree Care is the best!!! I scheduled pruning of a large live oak tree in front of my home. Brian Garcia & Caleb H. did beautiful work raising the canopy, cutting away dead and random branches, etc. They even applied a spray to seal fresh cuts to promote health. All in the middle of crazy traffic & street work - in record time!! They took time to professionally answer my questions & address my concerns. Cleanup was thorough, as well! The crew absolutely went above and beyond expectations!! Capitol Tree Care will, from now on, be my tree care company.

Nick Garcia-Guerrero

1764092555

Brian, Caleb and Zach were super friendly and very efficient at doing pruning work on our large elm tree. We’ve used Capitol Tree Care to do work on several trees in our yard, including removing a large elm tree that kept dropping branches during heavy storms. We’re also working with them on planting a new oak in its place and we couldn’t be happier with the service.

Julia Brister

1763140200

Brian Garcia, Caleb H, and Zach H got right to work and did a neat, clean job of trimming trees and removing debris. Very pleased.

Patrick Williams

1763071730

Brian G., Caleb H., and Zach H. were professional, efficient, and did a great job pruning my oak trees.

Margaret Gooding

1762975412

Capitol Tree Care helped us before we bough the house by assessing if a majestic oak in the back yard that had sustained some damage was healthy enough to go through with the purchase. Once we were in the house we used them again to remove two tall hollies that had comes to the end of their lifecycle. They were professional, fast, and fairly priced. I'll definitely be using their services again, if I need them, which I genuinely hope I don't.

Dian Gardner

1762966981

Brian, Zach and Caleb came today to trim our many trees. They were excellent, efficient, friendly, fast and cleaned up all afterwards. A great team!

Renee Botelho

1762881406

Capitol Tree Care pruned up two Bur Oaks and a Crape Myrtle in our front yard. They were easy to work with, efficient, fast and high quality. Did a great job to keep our healthy trees looking great with a trim! We were so happy we had them plant two new trees and we are very happy!

Scott Taylor

1762566494

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Capital Tree Care did an outstanding job trimming the trees on my property. From start to finish, the experience was top-notch. Brian Garcia, Zach H., and Caleb H. were extremely professional, courteous, and thorough. They took great care to protect the property, performed the work safely and efficiently, and left everything spotless when they were done. I really appreciated that they walked me around afterward to make sure I was completely satisfied and didn’t have any questions. The results look fantastic. I’d recommend Capital Tree Care to anyone looking for quality work and exceptional service.

Jeff Akers

1762027576

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.

Anne Duke-Shaw

1760478018

We have used Capitol Tree Care several times for tree removal and tree limb removal. The technicians were great: Brian, Frank, Cesar and Cargil did an excellent job. Professional, friendly, timely and completely cleaned up the area. Great business!

Keiko Dowler

1760029004

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!

Dave Ward

1759767182

Brian, Caleb and Zach of Capitol Tree Care did an amazing job trimming our trees and installing a dynamic cable to lift a limb away from the roof. They were professional and double checked their work. They also did a great job cleaning up the work area. I would recommend Capitol Tree Care to anyone needing tree service.

Trish Merrill

1759765738

James and his team are professional, dependable and thorough. As a satisfied customer who has used this service multiple years I heartily recommend this company.

Carol Gabele

1759342276

Brian Garcia, Caleb and Zack H spent two intense days removing a dying monster of a red oak tree in my yard. Much of the trunk and branches had to be cut into small, very heavy pieces and hauled away. I can't even explain how much sawdust there was. They also cleared the lower hanging branches of several live oaks. They are hard workers!

Michael Jay Tucker

1758843006

I have had nothing but the best of luck with Capitol Tree Care. They are absolutely terrific. And today, Brian Garcia, Zack H., and Caleb were genuinely artists in the work they did on our trees. Will use them again, I'm certain.

David Martinez

1758378029

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.

Kevin T

1757615228

I've been meaning to write a review and just remembered. These guys came out last month and I met Cargil (I'm pretty sure i still can't say his name correctly). He explained everything very clearly, felt honest, and seemed like he cared.Their team came out a few days later to trim my trees, which were in pretty bad shape. The team was quick and the trees look great. They cleaned up after themselves like they were never here which i appreciate. Now i walk around my neighborhood judging other, untrimmed, trees.

Joy Lopez

1755612605

The crew that Capitol Tree Care sent out (Brian Garcia and Zack H.) were top notch. They answered all my questions which helped me understand the process better. They were very professional and worked diligently to get the job done. And, my trees look great!!

Bonnie Pearson

1755552293

Outstanding service by Capitol Tree Care! Emily's communication was excellent; Cargill, the young man evaluating our diseased tree, was very knowledgeable and thorough. The removal of the tree by Brian and Zack couldn't have been done more professionally; their clean-up process was truly amazing--all of this at a fair price. We have not been this impressed with a company in a very long time. True professionals.

Julie G.

1755267698

Capitol Tree Care called after 5pm the evening before work was supposed to start, to tell me they wouldn't be there in the morning. The work had been scheduled a month prior.Then it felt like they kept pushing solutions that worked for them, explaining all of their personal and staffing circumstances, without hearing my concerns as a customer. Mr. Burchell is a nice person, but I lost over a month to their scheduling issues, which is time that I could have had another company lined up.I highly recommend getting quotes from multiple ISA Certified Arborists in the area. The last-minute cancellation will save me half of the quoted cost by going with Austin Tree Amigos instead.

Matt S.

1755106822

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.

Oates Family

1752694963

Capitol Tree Care is an outstanding company. We have used their services on a number of occasions and are always happy. Today Brian Garcia, Zach H and Warren Ponder did a fantastic job with pruning our live oaks and fruit trees. The team are friendly and professional. I highly recommend this company.

JaLayne Wolf

1752530843

WOW! We just had our trees trimmed today by Capitol Tree Care. During the last storm our trees took a licking. Brian G, Zack H,and Leo G did a fantastic job. Thanks again.

Dean

1752017929

The job was dangerous and the crew was great. Brian, Leo and Zach were highly professional and thorough caring for this heritage oak that is one of the oldest and largest in my neighborhood. The communication, quality, and cleanliness of Capital Tree Care was impeccable.

Andrew Guyton

1751377186

Brian Garcia, Leo G., and Zack H. from Capitol Tree Care did a great job at our house the other week. We were due for a clean out on our lot already, and after the May storm there was a good bit of mess to clean up. The crew did a thorough job with trimming and cleaned up after themselves very well. We would definitely hire them again in the future.

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Yelp Rating

5.0

Based on 95 reviews

Careth W

1765404135

Kathy V.

1764752873

first came Cargil Wright, the Arborist, with patience, good guidance and a plan for my prize fig trees' haircut....nice guy, very professional--...

Nick Garcia-Guerrero

1764092555

Julia Brister

1763140200

Brian Garcia, Caleb H, and Zach H got right to work and did a neat, clean job of trimming trees and removing debris. Very pleased.

Patrick Williams

1763071730

Brian G., Caleb H., and Zach H. were professional, efficient, and did a great job pruning my oak trees.

Margaret Gooding

1762975412

Dian Gardner

1762966981

Brian, Zach and Caleb came today to trim our many trees. They were excellent, efficient, friendly, fast and cleaned up all afterwards. A great team!

1762881406

1762566494

1762027576

1760478018

1760029004

1759767182

1759765738

James and his team are professional, dependable and thorough. As a satisfied customer who has used this service multiple years I heartily recommend this company.

Carol Gabele

1759342276

Michael Jay Tucker

1758843006

Michael T.

1758817927

I have had nothing but the best of luck with Capitol Tree Care. They are absolutely terrific. And today, Brian Garcia, Zack H., and Caleb were genuinely...

1758378029

1757615228

1755612605

1755552293

1755267698

1755106822

1752694963

1752530843

WOW! We just had our trees trimmed today by Capitol Tree Care. During the last storm our trees took a licking. Brian G, Zack H,and Leo G did a fantastic job. Thanks again.

Georgia` R.

1752484695

We were extremely pleased with the service provided by Capitol Tree Care and at a very reasonable price. Brian and Zack were great working together to get...

Dean

1752017929

Andrew Guyton

1751377186

Terri J.

1737822635

Kudos for an honest business owner who actually responds quickly & shows up for bids!James (owner/certified arborist) came out to give me an estimate on...

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15:48 06 Oct 25

James and his team are professional, dependable and thorough. As a satisfied customer who has used this service multiple years I heartily recommend this company.

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13:57 19 Sep 25

Capitol Tree Care pruned up two Burr Oaks and a Crape Myrtle in our front yard. They were easy to work with, efficient, fast and high quality. Did a great job to keep our healthy trees looking great with a trim!

Kevin T

18:27 11 Sep 25

I've been meaning to write a review and just remembered. These guys came out last month and I met Cargil (I'm pretty sure i still can't say his name correctly). He explained everything very clearly, felt honest, and seemed like he cared.

Their team came out a few days later to trim my trees, which were in pretty bad shape. The team was quick and the trees look great. They cleaned up after themselves like they were never here which i appreciate. Now i walk around my neighborhood judging other, untrimmed, trees.

Joy Lopez

14:10 19 Aug 25

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