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Broken Arrow Tree Service

TREES BY JAKE provides tree service in Broken Arrow, OK for tree removal, trimming, storm cleanup, stump grinding, cabling, bracing, and certified arborist inspections.

There are many large mature trees in Broken Arrow that can create a variety of issues for homeowners. A limb over a roof, a leaning trunk near a driveway, or a tight backyard gate can affect the whole plan. Our crew looks at access, tree condition, nearby structures, and the work area before recommending a practical next step.

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Certified Arborist Tree Service in Broken Arrow, OK

TREES BY JAKE provides Broken Arrow properties with skilled staff, certified arborist supervision, and over 15 years of tree care expertise. Before any cutting begins, consideration must be given to trees that have storm damage, decay, weak limbs, poor structure, or grow close to a roof, fence, driveway, or house.

Owned and operated by Jake and Allison Emanuel, TREES BY JAKE is 1 of only 3 TCIA Accredited tree care companies in Oklahoma.

Here are the credentials behind our tree service:

  • Over 15 years of tree care experience
  • 1 of only 3 TCIA Accredited tree care companies in Oklahoma
  • Tulsa ISA Certified Arborist, MW-5864A
  • ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified, TRAQ
  • Certified Treecare Safety Professional, #03956
  • NCCER Certified Crane Operator, #28478454
  • EHAP Certified

Tree Service in Broken Arrow for Storm Damage, Large Trees, and Tight Access Jobs

Tree jobs are not all alike. A huge oak near a fence requires a different approach than a split Bradford pear in an open yard or a stump next to a path.

Here are some of the jobs TREES BY JAKE can assess:

  • Large tree removal
  • Tree removal near homes, fences, roofs, driveways, sidewalks, and landscaping
  • Storm-damaged limbs and fallen trees
  • Dead or hazardous tree removal
  • Overgrown canopies
  • Tree pruning for clearance, structure, and storm risk reduction
  • Stump grinding after removal
  • Cabling or bracing when a tree may be preserved
  • Arborist inspections for health or structural concerns

Trees can be harmed by weather. Broken Arrow Emergency Management states that hanging branches, fallen trees, broken limbs, and other damage that is difficult to assess from the yard can be left behind by wind, hail, heavy rain, ice, and winter precipitation.

Broken Arrow Tree Removal, Trimming, and Storm Cleanup

Some trees need pruning. Some need cleanup after weather damage. Others need a removal plan because of condition, location, or structural concerns.

A large tree has been partially cut down in a yard, with its trunk and branches lying on the ground near a wooden fence and a shed.

Tree Removal in
Broken Arrow, OK

A tree may need to come down for several reasons: dieback, storm damage, a hard lean, invasive growth, or poor placement near a roof, fence, driveway, shed, sidewalk, or landscape bed. In yards, the tight locations are the ones that demand the closest scrutiny. Tree size matters, but so do access, lean, decay, limb weight, lawn conditions, and what sits below the canopy.

A person wearing safety gear climbs a tree using ropes above a residential neighborhood on a clear, sunny day.

Tree Trimming and Pruning
in Broken Arrow, OK

Pruning around homes might include removing deadwood, reducing congested areas, removing branches that rub and cross, elevating branches over a driveway, and removing limbs from rooflines. A mature pecan or oak requires different care than a redbud. The pruning strategy is influenced by the tree's growth pattern, branch angles, storm exposure, and previous cuts.

A person stands near a broken tree trunk and fallen tree beside a white fence in a suburban yard on a sunny day.

Emergency Tree Service
in Broken Arrow, OK

After strong weather, tree damage may show up as a fallen tree, a blocked driveway, broken wood near a fence, or limbs still hanging overhead. Some damage is easy to see. Some needs a closer look, especially when cracks sit higher in the canopy or the root area has shifted. A professional assessment is recommended around damaged trees. Photos and notes can be helpful, and insurance coverage varies by policy.

Common Tree Problems We Help With

After storms, heavy growth, and seasonal changes, a few tree problems show up again and again around Broken Arrow properties.

Here are common concerns homeowners ask about:

  • Broken limbs can stay caught in the canopy after wind, ice, or heavy rain.

  • Leaning trees may need a closer look when soil or root movement is visible.

  • Deadwood can sit high in mature trees and go unnoticed from the ground.

  • Overgrown limbs can crowd roofs, fences, driveways, sidewalks, and yards.

  • Weak branch unions may split, especially on some fast-growing or storm-stressed trees.

  • Surface roots can affect mowing, walkways, planting areas, and stump grinding plans.

  • Decay, cavities, fungal growth, or soft wood can change the tree care conversation.

  • Pest or disease signs may include webbing, leaf loss, bark changes, thinning, or branch dieback.

  • Storm-damaged trees may need pruning, support, monitoring, or removal after inspection.

Professional Tree Equipment for Broken Arrow Tree Removal and Cleanup

Equipment matters when a tree is large, storm-damaged, or close to a roof, fence, driveway, sidewalk, or landscape area. TREES BY JAKE maintains a full fleet of tree care equipment, which can give the crew more control over access, lifting, cutting, hauling, and cleanup.

Here’s what may be used for these types of tree jobs:

Bucket trucks and aerial lifts

55-foot to 90-foot lifts help crews reach high canopies, dead limbs, and hard-to-access branches. A tracked lift can also access many backyards and tighter areas.

Grapple Saw Crane / Tree-Mek

This tree-specific crane can grab, cut, lift, and lower large wood sections by remote operation. TREES BY JAKE also has NCCER Certified Crane Operators on staff.

Grapple trucks

These use a hydraulic arm and claw to lift logs, heavy limbs, brush, and storm debris. In some cases, they can reach over fences.

Skid steers

Compact tracked machines help move heavy debris in residential yards while spreading weight more evenly across the lawn.

Stump grinders

These grind stumps into chips and, in many cases, can grind 6 to 9 inches below grade, including surface roots.

Lawn protection mats

Heavy-duty composite mats help spread equipment weight across lawns, driveways, turf, and landscape areas.

All equipment is kept on a maintenance and inspection schedule, with trained operators used for the work.

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View from the base of a tall tree looking upward, showing the textured trunk and green leafy canopy against a bright sky.

Insured Tree Service in Broken Arrow, OK

Tree work can involve climbing, chainsaws, heavy wood, trucks, and specialized equipment operating close to homes, driveways, fences, and landscaping.
When comparing tree service companies in Broken Arrow, insurance is one practical detail worth checking alongside experience, equipment, and credentials.

TREES BY JAKE carries:

  • General liability insurance for covered accidental property-damage claims connected to tree-care operations.
  • Workers’ compensation insurance for covered work-related injuries involving company employees.
  • Commercial auto insurance for work trucks and vehicles used to transport crews, equipment, and tree debris.

Our crews are made up of TREES BY JAKE employees. Current Certificates of Insurance are available upon request and can be sent directly by our insurance agent so homeowners can verify that coverage is in place.

Stump Grinding and Stump Removal in Broken Arrow, OK

A stump that is left over might get in the way. It might be placed where people pass through the yard, where the mower rotates, or where fresh landscaping is needed.

In yards, access can matter as much as stump size. A stump by a fence, patio, irrigation line, or narrow side yard may need a different design than one in an open yard. Stump size, species, root spread, soil, and surrounding hardscape can all affect grinding depth and cleanup.

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Tree Cabling and Bracing in Broken Arrow, OK

Before being removed, some trees with split stems, heavy limbs, weak unions, or storm stress can be worth examining. Although it is not a solution for every tree, cabling and bracing might offer additional support in specific situations.

A certified arborist can look at the tree’s species, canopy weight, visible defects, past storm damage, and the area beneath the tree. From there, pruning, support, monitoring, or removal may be discussed.

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Annual Tree Inspection

Tree inspections help homeowners understand what is happening in the canopy, trunk, limbs, and root area. An arborist can check for deadwood, cracks, weak unions, decay, pest activity, soil movement, and early decline that may not be clear from the ground.

For trees you want to keep, an inspection can help guide pruning, cabling, bracing, treatment, monitoring, or removal when needed. It can also point out limbs or structural concerns that may matter more during wind, ice, or severe weather.

Disease Diagnosis And Treatment

Oklahoma has millions of acres of forested land, and some of the same pests and diseases found statewide can affect trees. Leaf loss, webbing, bark changes, thinning canopy, fungal growth, or branch dieback may have more than one cause.

Common concerns can include:

  • Anthracnose, a leaf disease

  • Bagworms and webworms

  • Japanese beetles

  • Pecan scab

  • Common oak defoliators

  • Oak canker

  • Pine wilt

A certified arborist can inspect the tree and discuss treatment or management options based on the species, site, and visible decline.

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Contact Your Broken Arrow Tree Service Today

Need tree removal, tree trimming, storm cleanup, stump grinding, cabling, bracing, or a certified arborist inspection in Broken Arrow.

Contact TREES BY JAKE to schedule a professional tree assessment or request a free estimate.

FAQs

  • Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Broken Arrow, OK?

    Permit needs can depend on where the tree sits, not just the tree itself. A backyard tree on private property may be handled differently than a tree near a street, sidewalk, easement, drainage area, utility line, or construction site. If the location is unclear, it is best to confirm with the City of Broken Arrow before removal so the work starts with the right information.

  • What tree problems are common in Broken Arrow?

    Broken Arrow trees can deal with wind damage, ice stress, heavy rain, weak branch unions, deadwood, and limbs growing too close to roofs, fences, and driveways. Some issues show up right away, like a fallen limb. Others are quieter, such as canopy thinning, bark changes, webbing, fungal growth, early leaf drop, or decay inside a large limb.

Client Reviews

Absolutely the best! They had a small area to work with and valuable property all the way around them. Nonetheless, their technical skill combined with their state-of-the-art equipment was beyond comforting to watch. The man power behind the skill and equipment was just as impressive! No labor shortage here! I feel so smart for picking Trees By Jake.

(My husband came in and saw all the equipment and teams working, and said, “This is so impressive. Where did you find this team!?”)

angi bowman

A large crew spent 2 fulls days at our property removing trees, trimming trees that were not removed, and installing multiple cables to help with stability. We were impressed every step of the way - from our initial contact with Allison in the office to completion. Jake is a certified arborist and came out and spent a good deal of time with us to discuss options. The estimate we received was professional and made it very easy to approve the work. Any questions we had were answered in a timely manner and we received an insurance certificate showing all of their policies. The men working were friendly and very professional. Our property looks amazing and we will continue to hire them for maintenance.

Lisa Wishman

Wow!! So impressed! From the quote to the time they left, it was totally impressed. Great value for the money. Their equipment is top notch. The techs were professional. I had 6 trees removed, all very close to the house. They made me feel safe as they knew what they were doing.

Would definitely use again and highly recommend Trees by Jake.

Jim Greenlee

We have used Jake Tree Service several times for various projects and have been very impressed with their professionalism and quality of their work each time. We had a very large tree branch blown down after the last storm, blocking our gate. Jake's crew was out the next day to remove it. Thank you, Jake! Your are the best.

Thomas McCoy

I had a large limb fall on my house. The job was more than I could tackle my self. I knew I needed an expert. I called Trees by Jake and they got me taken care of. Great service, cleaned up after the job. Simply great. I highly recommend them. I will be sure to use them again. The price was very reasonable considering the work that had to be done.

John Scatamacchia

We loved our experience with Trees by Jake. Jake and Allison were professional, easy to communicate with, and so personable. The price was very reasonable for the amount of work they did. 10/10 experience. We will definitely use them again!

Cassidy Pierce

Our Tree Projects In Broken Arrow

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Large tree removal in Broken Arrow.

TREES BY JAKE cleaning up tree branches and debris from a commercial tree trimming project in Broken Arrow

Stabilizing an established tree in Broken Arrow with tree cabling.

Our TREES BY JAKE fleet of trucks and tree service equipment serves Broken Arrow for all tree projects big and small.

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Trucks of Trees by Jake used in tree services

Neighborhoods And
Zip Codes In Broken Arrow We Serve

  • Allison Estates
  • Hickory Hills
  • Fairway Park
  • Indian Springs Manor
  • Quail Run Estate
  • Turkey Springs
  • Willow Springs
  • Warren Heights
  • Wyckford at Forest Ridge
  • Park at Oak Grove
  • Pecan Grove Estates
  • Rolling Acres
  • Iron Horse Ranch
  • Broken Arrow Heights
  • Bricktown

  • 74011

  • 74012

  • 74013

  • 74014

Contact Your
Broken Arrow Tree Service

TREES BY JAKE has been providing tree removal services in Broken Arrow for over a decade. Jake is a Tulsa Certified Arborist and we have a variety of equipment to safely and efficiently remove trees. Call or text us today for your free estimate at 918-500-9955 and don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

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