Tree service in Lafayette, Louisiana
Tree removal and trimming across the Hub City, from shaded older neighborhoods near downtown and the university to newer subdivisions on the south side.
Lafayette had 121,374 residents at the 2020 census and is the seat of Lafayette Parish. Since 1996 the city and parish have shared one Lafayette Consolidated Government, though Youngsville, Broussard, Carencro, Scott and Duson keep their own city halls. The city straddles the Vermilion River and drains through coulees like Coulee Mine and Isaac Verot Coulee.
Big oaks in the older neighborhoods
The St. John Cathedral Oak downtown is one of the 43 original members of the Live Oak Society, with some estimates putting it over 450 years old and a crown measured at 210 feet across in 2008. Plenty of yards near downtown and the university have their own smaller version: a live oak or water oak planted decades ago that now shades the whole lot and the house next door. Those trees need pruning by someone who knows how to reduce heavy limbs without hurting the tree.
Lots near the coulees
Homes that back up to a coulee or the Vermilion often have trees leaning toward the water and banks that stay soft. Crews may need to work from the yard side and keep debris out of the drainage channel.
Lines and LUS
LUS provides power to much of the city and trims around its main lines. Limbs in the lines are utility work, so call LUS or your utility before any tree crew goes near them.
Common jobs
- Removing hollow water oaks and laurel oaks over houses
- Live oak clearance pruning off roofs and driveways
- Storm cleanup after hurricanes and spring storms
- Stump grinding behind fences and gates
Common questions
Who handles trees in the street right-of-way in Lafayette?
Check with Lafayette Consolidated Government before cutting anything in the street right-of-way. Trees on your own lot are generally your responsibility.
Can a tree crew work near a coulee behind my house?
Usually, yes, from the yard side. Tell the company about the bank and access so they can plan rigging and keep debris out of the channel.
Services in Lafayette
- Tree removalPlanned removal of dead, declining, crowded or unwanted trees, including tight backyard takedowns.
- Storm damage tree removalTrees and limbs on roofs, cars, fences and driveways after hurricanes, tropical storms and thunderstorms.
- Hazardous tree removalDead, leaning, cracked, hollow or termite-damaged trees that threaten people or property.
- Stump grindingGrind stumps below the soil line so you can level, reseed, plant or pour.
- Tree trimming and pruningDeadwood removal, roof clearance, crown thinning and careful live oak pruning.
Nearby areas
Water oak on the roof, a pecan split in the storm, or a stump in the way?
Call and get connected with a Louisiana-licensed tree service that works in Lafayette Parish.