Tree Removal in Fletcher, OK

Fletcher is a town of about 1,204 people in northeastern Comanche County, and the 2020 census counted every one of its residents as living in a rural area. That shapes the tree removal work we do around Fletcher. Yards are bigger, there is often a shop or barn to work around, and the trees that cause trouble are frequently old windbreak rows, pasture trees and volunteers along fences.

Taking down a big tree with room to work

On a rural lot, a tree can sometimes be felled whole, which is faster than piece-by-piece removal. Felling still takes planning: we check the lean, look for decay at the base that can make a tree go the wrong way, and make sure the landing zone is clear of the well house, the propane tank and the fence. When any of those are within reach, we switch to sectional removal and lower the heavy wood instead.

Old windbreaks and shelterbelts

Rows of cedar, elm or Osage orange planted decades ago to break the wind are common on country homesteads. Over time they lose trees, fill in with brush and lean into fences. We can remove the dead and failing trees, thin out the volunteers and leave the healthy part of the row standing, or take the whole line out if you plan to replace it.

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Higher, open ground

Fletcher sits at about 1,401 feet, higher than Lawton, with plenty of open country around it. Trees out here take the wind straight on. Split trunks, broken tops and uprooted trees are typical after a spring storm. We clear driveways and roofs first, then come back for the rest of the cleanup if that suits you better.

What happens to the wood

On a rural property you have more options. We can chip the brush and spread the chips where you want them, leave the larger wood cut to firewood length, or haul everything off. Some owners like to keep logs for a fire pit or a wood stove; others want the area clean. Tell us which, and we will price it that way.

Stumps along a fence or in a pasture

Stumps left in a pasture catch mowers and brush hogs. We grind them below the surface so the ground can be mowed again. Along a fence line, we grind as close as is safe and point out anything we cannot reach without damaging the wire.

Hedge apple and other hard wood

Osage orange, often called hedge apple or bois d'arc, was planted widely in old Oklahoma hedgerows and is still common along country fence lines. Its wood is extremely hard and its thorny branches make cleanup slow, so we bring equipment sized for it and price the work with that in mind. Old hedge posts and wire grown into the trunks are also common, and we cut carefully around metal that can damage a saw or a grinder.

Trees near the house

Even on acreage, the trees that matter most are the ones near the house. A big elm over the roof or a hackberry leaning toward the bedroom deserves a closer look than anything out in the field. We can check those first and give you an honest read on which to prune and which to remove.