San Antonio & Hill Country tree service
Power line tree removal in San Antonio & the Hill Country
A tree grown into the electrical lines is the job most San Antonio tree companies turn down. It is the work we are built for. We adhere to the energy company’s standards for line-adjacent and energized work, rope and rig the removal under full control, and bring the tree down without nicking a conductor or damaging your property.
Head arborist Cody Flores leads every line removal, and the crew is fully insured and trained specifically for this work. When a line has to be temporarily de-energized or dropped, we coordinate that side for you so you are not left calling the utility yourself.
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What this includes
Handled start to finish
- Removal of trees inside, touching, or leaning into primary lines and service drops
- Coordination with the energy company when a line de-energization is required
- Roped and rigged sectional takedowns to protect structures and landscaping
- Clear guidance on which trees are the utility’s responsibility vs. the property owner’s
- Full clean-up and haul-off, insurance-friendly documentation on request
Tree on the power lines right now? Do this first
If a tree or limb is on a power line, arcing, sparking, or has brought a line down, treat every wire as live. Stay back at least 35 feet, keep children and pets inside, and do not touch anything the tree or line is touching, including fences and puddles.
In San Antonio, report a downed or contacting line to CPS Energy at 210-353-2222, and call 911 if it is an immediate danger. In the Hill Country areas served by AEP Texas or a co-op, use their outage line. Once the hazard is reported, call us at 210-716-8960, day or night, and we will move on the removal the moment the line is confirmed safe to work near.
Whose responsibility is the tree, yours or the utility’s?
It comes down to which wire the tree is touching. The utility is generally responsible for vegetation growing into their primary distribution lines, the high wires running pole to pole along the street. The homeowner is generally responsible for the service drop, the single line that runs from the pole to the weatherhead on your house.
That split is where most people get stuck: the utility trims the primary and leaves the tree still tangled in your service drop, or tells you to hire your own crew. We read the situation on site, tell you plainly which trees are the utility’s to handle and which are yours, and when a line has to be temporarily de-energized or dropped for the work, we coordinate that with the energy company on your behalf.
How we take a tree out of the lines safely
Line-adjacent removal is not regular tree work with more care, it is a different job. Head arborist Cody Flores plans every one around the conductors first and the tree second.
- Assess the lines, the lean, and the drop zone before a single cut, and confirm whether de-energization is needed
- Coordinate any required line drop or clearance window with CPS Energy or the local utility
- Rope and rig each section down under full control instead of free-dropping limbs near the wires
- Keep the crew and equipment at safe approach distances the whole time, fully insured for energized-line-adjacent work
- Clear the debris, haul it off, and document the job for insurance if a claim is involved
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Serving San Antonio and the Hill Country. See our service areas.
Power line tree removal questions, answered
The things people actually call to ask. Straight answers, no runaround.
Do you remove trees touching or near power lines?
Yes. Power line tree removal is our specialty and the work many other San Antonio crews decline. We safely remove trees within or near electrical lines and adhere to the energy company's standards when a line de-energization is required. Head arborist Cody Flores leads these removals and the crew is fully insured and trained for line-adjacent work.
Who handles the power company side for trees on the lines?
We do. When a removal requires the power line to be temporarily de-energized or dropped, South Texas Tree Service adheres to the energy company's standards and handles the scheduling on your behalf. The energy company is generally responsible for vegetation touching their primary lines, while trees touching the service drop to your home are the property owner's responsibility. We help you determine which applies before any work begins.
Are you licensed and insured?
South Texas Tree Service is fully insured and trained for dangerous and line-adjacent removals. We carry the coverage that protects both our crew and your property, and we provide proof of insurance on request before work starts.
How much does tree removal cost in San Antonio?
Tree removal cost in San Antonio depends on the tree's height, trunk diameter, species, lean, and proximity to structures or power lines. Removals near electrical lines or over a roof cost more because they require specialized rigging and, when lines are involved, coordination with the utility. South Texas Tree Service gives a free, no-obligation estimate within 24 hours so you get an exact price for your specific tree.
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