Southeast Tree

Southeast Tree handles tree service work out of Pasadena, Texas. Hans runs the company and leads crews that take on tree trimming, pruning, removal, stump grinding, root work, storm damage cleanup, land clearing, and arborist assessments for both homes and commercial properties. They have offered full service care locally since 1989 and provide free estimates when called.

Customers call them for big removals like aging oaks or dying maples that threaten structures or yards, plus stump and root grinding followed by cleanup and sometimes new tree planting. Hans and his crew have dropped trees in tight fenced spots with precision, trimmed and lifted large dead trees, cleared limbs and debris from roofs and even pools, and finished jobs the same day after a quick drive-by quote. Reviewers note Cory working high in the trees and the whole group moving fast to flatten ground and haul everything away.

They answer texts quickly, show up on time, and often start work right after the quote is accepted. Pricing comes in fair with no surprises, and the crews finish in less time than expected while walking the property at the end to catch any missed spots. Work stays local to the Pasadena area with same-day or next-day service common when schedules allow.

Reviewers give them top marks for speed, clean job sites, and professional attitudes on every visit. The same points come up across dozens of accounts about Hans and the crew getting trees down safely, leaving yards better than they found them, and charging reasonable rates. DIRT Score 4.5 from 90 reviews on Finds.

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“We had A great experience with Southeast tree. We had two trees removed, the stumps And roots ground, two new trees planted, the limbs and logs ground, and hauled off, and the yard cleaned and leveled out. Hans, the owner, and his hands were very professional, courteous, hard-working, and knew much about the trade. It only took them four hours to completely finish, and I would recommend them to all my friends, family, and neighbors.”

“Hans and his crew are amazing and professional, working together like a well-oiled machine. They took a huge aging/dying Oak tree sitting in the middle of a 60-ft-by-60-ft fenced-in area and dropped it with precision and accuracy. And Cory, the tree monkey, was unbelievable to watch. I'd recommend this crew in a heartbeat!”

“Southeast tree was cutting a tree across from a yard. I asked him to come over and give me a price on my tree. They came over. Gave me a great price and they do wonderful work. Can’t say enough about him. They’re real gracious very friendly and do a hell of a job. I would highly highly recommend them.”

“Hans replied promptly to my text request for an estimate. He arrived at the scheduled time and as soon as I accepted the quoted cost, he made arrangements for his crew to start work right away. The guys are very efficient and completed the job in much less time than I expected. Another reviewer mentioned their great attitude and I couldn’t agree more. Everyone I spoke with was very amiable. We are very pleased with the work they did (including cleaning out my gutters while they were up on my roof : ) and will be calling Southeast Tree for any tree trim/removal service we need in the future.”

“Thank you so much to Hans and his crew for all the hard work today removing the 2 trees from our back yard. One was diseased and about to fall down and the other was just unsightly. The quote he gave us was fair and the work was top notch. Everyone was friendly, professional and fast. We did not even have an appointment, but I saw there trucks pull up to my neighbors house and I decided to walk over and ask for a bid. Like I said, it was very fair for the complexity of the removal and stump grinding, but he was able to get it done the same day. Highly recommend and will use in the future.”

“We used Southeast Tree for trimming, lifting, and removing several large dead trees, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. They arrived on time, worked efficiently, and the crew was both polite and professional. Before wrapping up, they walked the entire property with me to make sure everything met my expectations. When I pointed out a couple of small items, they addressed them right away without any pushback. The trees look great, the dead ones are gone, and the cleanup was thorough—our yard looks far better than when they arrived. Fair pricing and no surprises. Highly recommend!”

“Top-notch work from start to finish! They showed up on time, removed eight trees and their stumps in just five hours, and left the area clean. Honest, fair, and professional , I definitely recommend them. 10/10!”

“Exceptional!! That’s truly all that needs to be said. Hans and his crew did a great job for me. I had two Live Oak trees in my yard, that had cost me a few thousand dollars already. I just didn’t need another sewer line busted, so the removal was the best option. The crew came out, cut the two trees down, chased the roots, flattened the area around the trees and replanted the grass. They did all this at a very reasonable cost. Thank you for the great work, Hans and crew!!”

“Quick, well executed tree work. Called on a Tuesday job was done by Friday. The yard was left clean and the crew was extremely fast and friendly. The price was more than reasonable. Removed two trees and trimmed the remaining ones ground all stumps and were done within a hour. Will definitely recommend to friends and family.”

“best in the business! Hans drove by the house gave me a fair quote and came the next day to finish the job and haul off the limbs. this is the third time I've used them and will keep using them”

“Highly recommend! Professional from beginning to end. Came out with a big crew and completed the job quickly. The cleanup is second to none. Even netted debris out of our pool. Pet friendly. I would give them 6 stars if I could. CALL THEM! You will not be disappointed.”

“Hans and Southeast Tree do excellent and professional work as arborists and not 'tree hacks'. They took care of a live oak trimming and root grinding for my friend and removed a dying maple from my own property. They get to the job quickly at very reasonable rates.”

“Excellent experience with Southeast Tree. They offered a fair price and fast service. They did a great job with my two oak trees and left the yard spotless afterward. Highly recommend them”

“Amazing job. Amazing crew explained everything cleaned up nicely and fair price. Honestly used other tree services before but this is the 3rd time I’ve used them and will continue to use them for now on.”

“I’ve used two other tree service providers in the last 10yrs of homeownership. After learning about and working with Southeast Tree’s team, I only wish I’d known about them before! They truly are a team of professionals, differentiating themselves in their demeanor, the speed and accuracy of their work, and their cleanup process. They absolutely stood up to their 5-star rating and will definitely be using them for any other tree service needs that arise. I’ve already recommended them to two of our neighbors, one of who is moving forward with their services. Thanks, Hans, you’ve truly raised the bar!”

“I have used Han’s and his crews several times, best tree guy around! Cut and trimmed my trees, and the clean up was so well done, could not even tell that had been there! Highly recommend him for any tree job that you need!”

“Southeast Tree does excellent work. They provided fair pricing (comparable to two other quotes I obtained) and worked fast, efficiently, and safely. Their team showed up with a great attitude, left the job site clean and went above and beyond. 10/10 recommended! Will use them again. Happy and satisfied customer!”

“Hans is the best ! We have used him and his crew for years ! He knows what he is doing, will give you a Fair estimate, and most importantly to me—— they clean up and leave it better than when they arrived . They even scooped the leaves out of my pool. Very pleased as always with the work and the professionalism!!!!!”

“I have used Southeast Arborist & Tree Service for several years. They are always on-time, professional, courteous, complete the job as expected, and dependable. Thank you Hans and his team!!”

“I couldn’t be happier with the work this tree service company did! They showed up on time, worked efficiently, and left my yard spotless when they were done. On top of that, they went the extra mile by leaving me some pecan wood for smoking and even chopped it up for me—now that’s service! Professional, courteous, and detail-oriented. Highly recommend!”