Antique Capital of East Texas

Tree Service in Gladewater, TX

Careful work on old trees around old houses, from downtown to Lake Gladewater.

Free visits to quote jobs throughout Tyler and nearby towns
Separate prices for removal, stump and haul-off
Stump and debris plans set before cutting

Old Houses, Older Trees

Tree Service in Gladewater often starts with a homeowner who loves an old house and the big tree beside it, and wants to keep both. Gladewater is a city of 6,134 people (2020 census) in Gregg and Upshur counties, founded by the Texas and Pacific Railway in 1873 and named, most likely, for nearby Glade Creek. It is best known today as the Antique Capital of East Texas, a title the Texas Legislature gave it in 1995. Appreciation for old things tends to extend to old trees here.

The boom that built the town

Gladewater's first oil well came in on April 7, 1931, and over the 1930s the population climbed from about 500 to around 8,000. Where homes from that era still stand, the trees around them have had close to a century to grow. Big oaks and pines in those yards are often:

Larger than the lot was ever planned for
Growing over roofs, porches and detached garages
Crowded by later additions, driveways and sidewalks that cut roots
Carrying old wounds from past storms and heavy-handed trimming

We approach these trees with the goal of keeping them when that is reasonable: removing deadwood, reducing weight over the house, and cabling or other support where it makes sense. When a tree is past saving, we take it down in pieces to protect the house and landscaping.

Lake Gladewater

Lake Gladewater was built in 1954 on Glade Creek and serves as a recreation lake for residents. Lots around it slope toward the water, and their trees deal with banks, wind off the lake and docks or decks underneath. We prune for clearance and views and remove failing trees in sections, lowering wood away from structures.

The river edge

The Sabine River forms the city's southwestern border. The bottomland along it stays wet for long stretches, and trees there grow shallow roots that let go when the ground is soaked and storms push through. On low-lying properties we pay close attention to root collars, soil heaving and any lean that has changed.

Housing snapshot

Census figures put Gladewater's owner-occupancy rate at 61.6 percent and the median owner-occupied home value at $174,000, with about 15 percent of residents 65 or older. That means a lot of long-term owners in modest older homes, and a fair number of rentals. We give both written, tree-by-tree estimates.

Call (903) 636-8096 or use the form. Tell us whether you are in town, on the lake or near the river, and we will plan the visit around it. Get a free estimate

Gladewater History and Setting

Oil boom growth. Gladewater's first oil well came in on April 7, 1931; during the 1930s the population grew from about 500 to around 8,000, and the town was rechartered in 1931.
Lake Gladewater. Built in 1954 on Glade Creek, the creek that likely gave the city its name, Lake Gladewater provides recreation for residents.
Sabine River border. The Sabine River forms Gladewater's southwestern border; the city covers about 11.6 square miles of land in Gregg and Upshur counties.
Housing. Census figures show 61.6% of homes owner-occupied, a median value of $174,000, and 15.1% of residents aged 65 or older.

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Gladewater Questions

Can you save the big oak next to my old Gladewater house?

Often, yes. Deadwood removal, weight reduction over the roof and sometimes cabling can keep a large tree safe for years. If decay or cracks are too advanced, we will explain why removal is safer and do it in pieces to protect the house.

Is cabling a good idea for an old tree?

It can be for a tree with a heavy fork or a limb at risk of splitting, installed correctly and checked every few years. Cabling supports a tree; it does not fix decay, so we only recommend it when the wood is sound.

Do you work on Lake Gladewater properties?

Yes. We prune and remove trees on lake lots, lowering wood by rope over docks and decks when needed.

My yard is near the Sabine and trees keep falling after rain. Why?

Bottomland soils stay wet, so trees root shallowly. When the ground is soaked and wind picks up, those root plates let go. We can look for trees with signs of root movement before the next storm.

The trees around my antique shop or downtown building are overgrown. Can you work around storefronts and sidewalks?

Yes. Downtown work usually means lowering limbs by rope, coning off the sidewalk and keeping the work window short so customers can still get in. Tell us your business hours and we will schedule around them, and check with the city first if the tree stands in the sidewalk or street right-of-way.

Free Estimates in Gladewater, TX

Free written estimates across Gladewater, the lake and river-bottom properties.

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