Tree service in Monroe, Louisiana
Tree removal and trimming across Monroe, from the older shaded streets near the river to the neighborhoods along the bayous and out toward the airport.
Monroe is the parish seat and largest city of Ouachita Parish, with 47,702 residents at the 2020 census. It sits on the east bank of the Ouachita River, across from West Monroe, and anchors a metro area of more than 220,000 people.
What makes tree work in Monroe different?
The city is low and flat, crossed by bayous, and it gets around 55 inches of rain in a normal year. Waterlogged ground is hard on shallow-rooted trees and on heavy equipment, so crews often have to plan around soft yards, drainage ditches and tight driveways. Mature shade trees, water oaks especially, often hang over roofs, carports and the street in established neighborhoods.
The 2020 tornado
The EF3 tornado on April 12, 2020 crossed into Monroe from the west bank, damaged homes along its path and destroyed a hangar at Monroe Regional Airport. Many trees that survived it were left with cracked limbs or root damage, which is worth having checked if you haven't already.
Common jobs in Monroe
- Sectional takedowns of large water oaks next to houses
- Removing dead pines in backyards and along fence lines
- Grinding stumps left behind after storms
- Clearing limbs off roofs and out of gutters
Street trees
If the tree is between the sidewalk and the curb or otherwise in the public right-of-way, contact the City of Monroe before hiring anyone. Trees on your own lot are yours to maintain.
Common questions
Is Monroe the same as West Monroe?
No. They're separate cities on opposite banks of the Ouachita River, both in Ouachita Parish. Monroe is on the east bank and is the parish seat.
Why do trees in Monroe fall over after heavy rain?
Saturated soil holds roots poorly. When the ground is soaked, as in the March 2016 flooding, trees with shallow or damaged roots can tip even without strong wind.
Services in Monroe
- Tree removalPlanned removal of dead, declining, crowded or unwanted trees, including tight takedowns next to the house.
- Storm damage tree removalTrees and big limbs on roofs, cars, fences and driveways after tornadoes, thunderstorms or ice.
- Dead and hazardous tree removalBeetle-killed pines, rotting water oaks, split trunks and leaning trees over homes and driveways.
- Stump grindingGrinding old and new stumps below grade so you can level, seed or plant again.
- Tree trimming and pruningDeadwood removal, roof and driveway clearance, crown thinning and storm-prep pruning.
Nearby areas
Water oak on the roof, a dead pine by the drive or a stump in the yard?
Call and get connected with a local tree service that can come look at it.