Tree service in Sterlington and north Ouachita Parish, LA
Tree work in the fast-growing north end of the parish, from Sterlington's new subdivisions to the wooded lots around Swartz.
Sterlington is a small town in northern Ouachita Parish near the Union Parish line. Its population grew from 1,594 in 2010 to 1,980 in 2020, about 24 percent, and it was described in 2014 as the fastest-growing community in northeast Louisiana. The town's largest employer, ANGUS Chemical, has operated there since 1930.
New houses, old trees
Where new homes go up on wooded lots, tall pines and hardwoods are often left standing close to the foundation, driveway or back fence. Trees that lose roots during construction or are suddenly exposed to wind after the woods around them are cleared can decline over the next several years.
Bigger lots, more room to work
Larger rural properties in the north end of the parish often have the space to fell a tree whole, which can make a job simpler than a sectional takedown in town. On the other hand, long driveways, soft ground and distance from the street can still limit where trucks and grinders go.
Common jobs in north Ouachita
- Removing pines left too close to new homes
- Taking down dead and beetle-damaged pines on wooded lots
- Grinding stumps for lawns, shops and fences
- Clearing storm debris from long driveways
Power lines on rural lots
Rural lots often have overhead lines running through the trees. Louisiana law keeps unauthorized people and equipment at least 10 feet from high-voltage lines and requires at least 48 hours' notice to the line owner first, so ask the tree company how they'll handle any lines near the work.
Common questions
Is Sterlington growing?
Yes. Census counts rose about 24 percent between 2010 and 2020, from 1,594 to 1,980 residents.
Can a tree on a big rural lot just be dropped?
Sometimes. If there's a clear landing area away from buildings and lines, felling it whole may be an option. The tree company decides after seeing the site.
Services in Sterlington
- 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.