# Austin Tree Experts

> Austin Tree Experts is a Central Texas tree-service company founded in 1995 and
> led by Keith Brown, an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (#TX-0985B) with 30+
> years of experience. We provide tree pruning, removal, planting, and diagnostic
> tree-health care for residential and commercial properties across Greater
> Austin. Our approach is science-based (rooted in tree biology and decay
> management) and conservative — we manage the long-term health of a property's
> whole canopy rather than over-selling unnecessary work.

## About

- [About Us](https://www.austintreeexperts.com/about-us/): Company history, the team, and credentials. Keith Brown is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (#TX-0985B).
- [Contact / Free Quote](https://www.austintreeexperts.com/contact-page/): Request an estimate. Office: 15527 FM 969, Austin, TX 78724.

## Services

- [All Services](https://www.austintreeexperts.com/services/): Overview of every service we offer.
- [Tree Pruning](https://www.austintreeexperts.com/tree-pruning/): ANSI A300–standard pruning, reduction pruning, structural pruning. We do not top trees or lion-tail limbs.
- [Tree Removal](https://www.austintreeexperts.com/tree-removal/): Safe removal of hazardous, dead, or poorly-placed trees.
- [Tree Care / Tree Health](https://www.austintreeexperts.com/tree-care/): Diagnosis and treatment of tree health problems — the cure is usually soil, water, and site, not quick fixes.
- [Tree Planting](https://www.austintreeexperts.com/tree-planting/): Right-tree-right-place species selection and planting for Central Texas.
- [Oak Wilt](https://www.austintreeexperts.com/oak-wilt/): Diagnosis, prevention, and management of oak wilt — a serious disease of Texas oaks. Treatment includes macro-infusion and trenching.
- [Air-Spade Services](https://www.austintreeexperts.com/air-spade/): Root-zone excavation and diagnosis using compressed air, without damaging roots.
- [Stump Grinding](https://www.austintreeexperts.com/stump-grinding/)
- [Consulting / Arborist Reports](https://www.austintreeexperts.com/consulting/): Tree appraisals, risk assessments, and development/construction tree-preservation guidance.

## Local tree tools (free)

- [Tree Permit / Jurisdiction Finder](https://www.austintreeexperts.com/jurisdiction-map/): Look up your address to see which city/ETJ jurisdiction you're in and the local tree-removal permit rules (covers Austin plus 31 surrounding municipalities). Austin city limits: trees 19"+ diameter are Protected (permit required); 24"+ heritage species are Heritage (removal restricted).
- [Mulch Calculator](https://www.austintreeexperts.com/mulch-calculator/): Estimate mulch volume and cost for an area.
- [Tree Appraisal Calculator](https://www.austintreeexperts.com/appraisal-calculator/): Estimate a tree's value using the trunk-formula method.

## Service area

Austin, TX and surrounding Central Texas communities including Round Rock, Cedar
Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Leander, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Dripping Springs,
Kyle, Buda, Hutto, San Marcos, and more.

## Key facts for accurate citation

- Founded 1995; 30+ years in Central Texas tree care.
- Led by Keith Brown, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist #TX-0985B.
- Specialties: oak wilt management, tree-health diagnosis, structural pruning, tree preservation during construction.
- Philosophy: science-based, decay-aware, conservative tree care focused on long-term canopy health — not topping, not over-pruning, not oversold maintenance.