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Serving lakeside homes along Ranch Road 620 and Lohmans Crossing Road, from the golf-course lots of The Hills of Lakeway to the limestone bluffs above Rough Hollow.
13+ Years
Serving Central Texas since 2013
ISA Certified
Arborists on staff • Oak Wilt Qualified
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Lakeway sits on the south shore of Lake Travis in the western Texas Hill Country, where rolling limestone hills meet the water and Hurst Creek winds through the city on its way to the lake. The tree canopy here reflects that setting — mature Live Oaks and Ashe Junipers anchor the older streets near Lakeway City Park, while newer sections of Rough Hollow and Flintrock Falls sit on steep, limestone-bluff lots with thinner soil and more exposed root zones. It’s a landscape that rewards careful, knowledgeable tree care rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
That terrain creates real, recurring needs for homeowners along RM 620, Lakeway Boulevard, and the winding streets that drop toward the Lake Travis shoreline: canopy thinning to manage wind exposure on bluff-top lots, deadwood removal after periods of Hill Country drought stress, and careful root-zone protection for trees growing in Lakeway’s shallow, rocky soil. Golf-course communities like The Hills of Lakeway and Falconhead also call for tree work that keeps sightlines and fairway health in mind alongside the tree’s own structure.
Capitol Tree Care has served homeowners throughout the Lake Travis area since 2013, and our ISA Certified Arborists regularly work on properties from the marinas near Hurst Harbor to the hillside estates off Lohmans Crossing Road — bringing the same science-based, permit-aware approach to every job in Lakeway.
Capitol Tree Care brings our full range of ISA-certified tree services to every property in Lakeway, from lakefront lots along Lake Travis to golf-course homes in The Hills. Below is the complete lineup available to Lakeway homeowners and businesses.
Lakeway’s mix of mature Live Oaks near the lake and younger plantings in newer sections of Rough Hollow and Serene Hills both benefit from regular, structured pruning. Our ISA Certified Arborists raise canopies for better lake views, remove deadwood stressed by Hill Country drought cycles, and follow Oak Wilt-safe pruning windows on Lakeway’s abundant Live Oak population. We tailor every cut to the tree’s growth pattern and the property’s exposure along the RM 620 corridor.
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When a tree along Lohmans Crossing Road or in a Rough Hollow backyard is dead, storm-damaged, or too close to a foundation on a limestone-bluff lot, our crews handle removal safely — even on the steep, rocky terrain common throughout Lakeway. We follow up with stump grinding so the site is ready for landscaping, and we coordinate with Texas 811 before any ground work near utility lines.
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Ball moss and mistletoe are common on Lakeway’s older Live Oaks, especially in the shaded, established canopy around Lakeway City Park and the neighborhoods off Oak Grove Boulevard. We carefully prune affected limbs and treat regrowth areas without stressing the tree, protecting the shade canopy that defines so many Lakeway yards.
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Construction and driveway work on Lakeway’s hillside lots can compact soil around root zones, especially on properties near The Hills and Flintrock Falls where homes are built into limestone slopes. Our Airspade service uses compressed air to loosen compacted soil without cutting roots, helping stressed trees recover.
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Large, multi-trunk Live Oaks are common throughout Lakeway’s older streets, and many benefit from cabling or bracing to support weak unions before they split — particularly on bluff-top properties exposed to wind off Lake Travis. Our arborists assess structure and install hardware designed to last 10 to 15 years.
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Before a home purchase in Rough Hollow, a dock addition on the lake, or a new build in the 78738 portion of Lakeway, a certified arborist consultation identifies risk and gives you documentation you can use for insurance or planning. James Burtchell, our ISA-certified owner, personally handles many of Lakeway’s more complex assessments.
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Lakeway’s thin, limestone-based Hill Country soil is naturally nutrient-poor, and trees on hillside lots often need supplemental feeding to stay vigorous through the area’s hot summers. We use organic, deep-root fertilization tailored to the soil conditions found around Lake Travis.
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Whether you’re adding shade to a new build near Yaupon Creek or replacing a removed tree in North Lakeway, we help select species suited to Lakeway’s limestone soil and lake-effect microclimate, then plant and warranty the work for six months.
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Overgrown cedar and brush along the greenbelts and undeveloped lots near Bee Creek Road are both a fire risk and an eyesore. We clear brush and haul away debris, helping Lakeway properties stay tidy and reduce wildfire fuel load in the Hill Country’s dry months.
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With ongoing development in Lakeway’s 78738 neighborhoods, protecting existing mature trees during construction is critical. We install root-zone barriers and trunk protection to keep established Live Oaks and heritage trees healthy through nearby building projects.
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Lakeway sits on limestone bluffs above the south shore of Lake Travis, with Hurst Creek cutting through the city before emptying into the lake near North Lakeway. That limestone base means shallow, alkaline soil across most of the city — a condition that shapes root development and makes trees more vulnerable to drought stress and improper pruning cuts. On bluff-top lots in Rough Hollow, exposed limestone can sit just inches below the surface, which changes how we approach both planting and root-zone work.
Our crews regularly work the length of Ranch Road 620 from Bee Creek Road to Stroup Circle, as well as Lakeway Boulevard, Lohmans Crossing Road, and the winding residential streets that branch off toward the shoreline in Serene Hills and The Preserve at Lakeway. We’re familiar with the tight, hillside access common in neighborhoods like Flintrock Falls, and we plan equipment staging accordingly.
Much of our work in Lakeway involves mature Live Oak canopy management around established homes near Lakeway City Park and The Oaks at Lakeway, alongside new-construction tree protection in the still-developing 78738 corridor near Bella Montagna. We’ve also handled hazard removals on steep lakefront lots near Hurst Harbor Marina, where safe rigging matters as much as the cut itself.
Oak Wilt is an ongoing concern for Lakeway’s Live Oak-heavy canopy, so we follow strict pruning windows and sterilize equipment between properties to avoid spreading the disease between neighboring yards. On lots bordering greenbelt or shoreline areas, we also stay mindful of Lake Travis watershed considerations and City of Lakeway tree requirements before any significant removal.
Owner James Burtchell holds a Bachelor of Forest Science from Texas A&M and is an ISA Certified Arborist and Qualified Tree Risk Assessor — credentials that matter on Lakeway’s technically demanding bluff-top and lakefront lots.
From the shallow soils of Rough Hollow to the shoreline lots near Hurst Harbor, we’ve built our approach around the Hill Country conditions unique to the Lake Travis area.
Capitol Tree Care has served the greater Austin and Lake Travis area for over a decade, with a reputation built on honest pricing and follow-through, not high-pressure sales.
We carry general liability and workers’ compensation coverage and follow Oak Wilt-safe practices on every Live Oak we touch in Lakeway.
Our crews are experienced with the HOA standards and tight-access driveways common in Lakeway’s gated golf-course and lakefront communities.
Capitol Tree Care provides tree trimming services in Lakeway, TX and throughout the surrounding Lake Travis and western Travis County communities.
Cost depends on the tree’s size, species, and access — a young tree in North Lakeway costs less to trim than a mature Live Oak on a Rough Hollow bluff lot. We provide free, no-obligation estimates for every Lakeway property so you know the price before any work begins.
Yes. We regularly handle tree removal on lakefront and bluff-top lots near Hurst Harbor and Rough Hollow, using careful rigging techniques suited to steep, limestone terrain and proximity to the water.
Yes. We hold general liability and workers’ compensation insurance, and our team includes ISA Certified Arborists, including owner James Burtchell (TX-3593A). Certificates of insurance are available on request.
Stump grinding pricing depends on stump diameter and location — a stump in an easy-access North Lakeway yard is priced differently than one on a tight, sloped Flintrock Falls lot. We’ll give you a firm quote after a quick on-site or photo-based assessment.
Absolutely — these are some of the neighborhoods we work in most often, and our crews are familiar with the gated access and HOA landscaping standards in both communities.
Yes. Oak Wilt is a serious risk for Lakeway’s Live Oak-heavy canopy. We sterilize equipment between properties, seal fresh cuts, and follow safe pruning windows to help protect your trees and your neighbors’ trees from the disease.
Whether your trees are on a bluff lot above Rough Hollow or a shaded yard near Lakeway City Park, Capitol Tree Care is ready to help. Call today for a free estimate and see why Lakeway homeowners trust us with the trees that make this Hill Country community what it is.
