Everybody with a big tree has one they keep an eye on. The oak with the lean that might be worse than last year. The huge limb parked over the kids' trampoline. The trunk crack that showed up after March's wind. Living under a question mark is stressful — and the cure is information, not worry.
DFW Tree Guys inspects worry trees free of charge across Fort Worth and the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. A trained professional walks the property, examines structure, lean, decay indicators, deadwood, root condition, and what the tree could reach if it failed — then gives it to you straight. No cost, no obligation, and no manufactured problems invented to justify a quote.
Sometimes the verdict is relief: the tree is sound, and here's why it looks scarier than it is. Sometimes it's a small fix: two limbs off and you're safe. And sometimes it's the hard truth: this one comes down now, or a storm decides the timing for you. Whichever it is, you'll know — for free, and in time to act.
What's Included
- Full visual inspection: structure, lean, canopy condition, and history
- Decay checks — fungal growth, cavities, and cracks at trunk and root flare
- Deadwood and hanging-limb identification through the canopy
- Target assessment: what's actually in the fall zone
- A plain-English verdict on the risk and every option you have
- A written estimate only if work is truly warranted — zero pressure
How It Works
- Book the free visit. Call (817) 502-8203 or email a couple of photos — we'll set a time that fits your week.
- We inspect. The trees worrying you get a trained top-to-root-flare examination, plus anything else a professional eye catches.
- You get the verdict. Sound, fixable, or needs to go — explained plainly, with the reasoning.
- You decide. If work makes sense you get a firm quote; if not, you get free peace of mind. Either outcome is a win.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it really free, or is this a sales visit?
Really free. If the tree is sound, we tell you it's sound and drive away. The assessment earns your trust; the work — if any is warranted — earns the invoice.
What are the red flags I should watch for?
New or worsening lean, mushrooms or shelf fungus at the base, cracks in the trunk, big dead limbs, bark falling off dead sections, soil lifting on one side, and a history of dropping limbs. Any one of them justifies a free look.
Can a green, leafy tree still be dangerous?
Yes — decay hollows trunks and kills roots while the canopy stays deceptively full. That's why the inspection reads structure and root flare, not just foliage.
When's the smart time to get trees checked?
After major storms, before spring severe-weather season, and any time something changes — a new lean, a new crack, a dropped limb. Annual looks at big trees near structures are cheap insurance.
How fast can someone come out?
Usually within a few days, faster if the situation sounds urgent — and if it sounds like an active emergency, we'll treat it as one and roll now.
What Our Customers Say
“I had a tree fall down after a bad storm. Richard was out the next day. Professional and fair price.”
Deb R. · May 2025 · Google Local Guide
“I had an emergency situation at my home where a large tree branch fell on my garage. The team sent someone out very quickly and they removed the tree safely, carefully and quickly. The price was fair and the work was thorough.”
Lindsay C. · July 2026
“Richard and team demonstrated exceptional efficiency, courtesy, responsiveness, and professionalism during their tree cutting service, leaving our property looking better than expected. Their attention to cleanliness was impressive, making us feel confident that they placed the same importance on debris removal as they did on the quality of their tree service.”
Brian K. · August 2025 · Google Local Guide
Serving both locations: White Settlement & West Fort Worth and Southlake & Northeast Tarrant County.